Library Orientation

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Discover DCU Library!

Join us for Library Orientation from September 8th to 18th!

Come explore our three libraries and find out what services, spaces, and resources we have to offer. We've got guided tours, onsite support, free book events, a scavenger hunt, human fruit machines and plenty of freebies! Don't miss out!

Take a look at the tiles below for more details on what we have in store, and be sure to visit the DCU Orientation Hub to see what’s happening across campus.

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Library Tours

Monday - Thursday, 8th - 17th September, various times

Our library tours will help you find your way around, introducing you to the services and facilities at DCU Library. This will give you a better idea of the support and resources that are available, which can benefit you in your studies and research. A fantastic way to know your Library from day one!

Each tour will take 15-20 minutes.

Everyone gets a free scratch card with a guaranteed prize, don’t miss your chance to win while exploring the library (while stocks last)!

Book your library tour on the DCU student Orientation page. Remaining spaces will be available to walk-ins.

8th - 11th September
Cregan Library: 1pm
O’Reilly Library: 11am and 1pm
Woodlock Hall Library: 2pm

15th - 17th September
Cregan Library: 12pm
O’Reilly Library: 12pm
Woodlock Hall Library: 2pm

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Welcome Desk

Monday - Thursday, 8th - 18th September, 12pm - 2pm

Visit the Orientation Welcome Desk, where our friendly library staff in blue t-shirts are here to answer your questions as you get to know the library.

Whether you need help finding a book, using our self-service machines, or booking a Group Study Room, we're here to answer all your questions. We can even point you to the best study spots in the building, or give you a hint for the library scavenger hunt!

Don't forget to pick up a library information guide, along with free bookmarks, pens, and other goodies.

O’Reilly Library and Cregan Library 1st floors

Human Fruit Machine

Tuesday 16th September O'Reilly Library; Thursday 18th September Cregan Library , from 1pm

Roll up, roll up for the Human Fruit Machine!
Test your luck, learn something new about your library, and have some fun along the way.
Simply answer a quick question about library services to earn your chance to spin the reels.

Match 2 symbols for a free spin
Match 3 symbols to win a fun prize!

O' Reilly Library, Glasnevin Campus

Cregan Library, St. Patrick's Campus

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Free Books and Beverages

Wednesday 10th September, 12pm - 2pm

Take some time to sit down and relax in O'Reilly Library or Cregan Library with the help of some free books, coffee and tea!

Join us in the lounge on the ground floor of the O'Reilly Library, or the foyer of Cregan Library, and choose from a great selection of fiction and non-fiction books.

Browse through the titles on offer over coffee and tea and chat to other book-lovers.

The Lounge, Ground floor, O'Reilly Library, Glasnevin campus

Foyer, Ground floor, Cregan Library, St. Patrick's campus

A blue topped tent with a sign above saying DCU Library. In the tent are 2 friendly library staff behind a desk, with a trolley of books and a sign listing library orientation activities

Library Tent

Monday 8th September - Thursday 11th September 10am - 2pm

Curious about the library and want to find out more before you visit?

Stop by our Library Tent on the mall outside the Henry Grattan building! Our friendly library staff are here to answer your questions, introduce you to library services, and tell you all about the exciting tours and events happening during orientation.

Plus you can pick up some free fiction books, library swag, sweet treats, and a copy of the essential library information guide!

Outside Henry Grattan, The Mall, Glasnevin campus

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Library Scavenger Hunt

From Monday, 8th September

Find the icons and win Londis vouchers!

We have hidden 10 library icons at key services points in both O'Reilly and Cregan libraries. Use the clues, find the pictures, bring them to the help desk and claim your €10 Londis Voucher!

Full details, including clues, available on from Monday, 8th September

O' Reilly Library, Glasnevin Campus

Cregan Library, St. Patrick's Campus