Library Orientation Semester One

Get to know DCU during orientation
Discover DCU Library!
Library orientation runs from September 18th to 28th, and will help familiarize you with the services, spaces, and resources offered through our 3 libraries. We have a huge competition for new students, roving support, free books, events and lots more!
Check out the tiles below for more details on what we have to offer, and check out the DCU Orientation Hub for what’s happening across campus here: DCU Orientation

18th - 28th September
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!
Tours will take place Monday - Thursday
Cregan Library: 12:30pm
O’Reilly Library: 11am and 12:30pm
Woodlock Hall Library: 12:30pm
No booking is required.
Each tour will take 15-20 minutes.
Attendees will also receive a complimentary library tote bag (while stocks last!)

Monday - Thursday, 18th - 28th September, 12pm - 2pm
Meet a Rover!
Our friendly Rovers are library staff, here to support you as you discover DCU Library.
They can show you how to find a book, how to use the self-service machines and they can answer any questions about the library, from how to book a Group Study Room, to where are the toilets.
You will see them in blue t-shirts roving amongst the floors, so say hi and get answers to all your library-related queries!
O' Reilly Library, Glasnevin Campus
Cregan Library, St Patrick's Campus


Win a Dell laptop and airpods!
Monday 18th September - Friday 20th October
Are you a NEW DCU student?
DCU Library wants to give you the chance to start the year in style with our AMAZING Orientation Competition.
Enter to be in with a chance to win a HUGE GRAND PRIZE and be the envy of all your friends!
But wait, there's more! 3 lucky runners-up will win a GOODIE BAG packed with DCU merchandise and vouchers.
Good luck!
Spread the word and tell a fellow student. 😀
WHO CAN ENTER
This competition is open to all NEW registered undergraduate and postgraduate students in DCU.
Returning students and staff are not eligible to enter.
HOW TO ENTER
It’s so easy!
Click on the link below, enter your details, and answer the questions correctly to be in with a chance to win.
DCU Library Orientation Competition
CLOSING DATE
Friday, 20th October 2023
Entries after this date will not be accepted.
PRIZES
One lucky student will win the Grand Prize:
1x DELL Latitude 5340 Laptop
1x Apple AirPods
Runner Up Goodie Bags
Three students will receive a Runner Up Goodie Bag each:

Runner-up Goodie bags
1x Book voucher €50
1x Londis voucher €50
1x DCU hoodie
1x Beanie hat
1x DCU sipper bottle
1x DCU metal thermal cup
1x DCU wristband
1x DCU phone card holder
1x DCU A5 notebook
1x DCU A4 spiral bound refill
1x DCU A4 side bound refill
1x DCU pencil
1x DCU Library pen
1x DCU Library lanyard
1x DCU Library tote bag
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Entrants must be newly registered students to Dublin City University (DCU) for the year 2023-2024; undergraduate or postgraduate.
- Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.
- No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
- Closing date for entry will be 20th October 2023. After this date no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
- To enter the competition, answer the questions specific to DCU Library correctly.
- The prizes are as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Winners will be chosen at random from all entries received and verified by DCU Library.
- The winners will be notified by email within 7 days of the closing date. If a winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
- DCU Library will notify the winners when and where the prize can be collected.
- Winners will be required to show their valid DCU ID student card before receiving their prize and will be asked for their permission to use their name and image in any publicity material.
- DCU Library will use the personal data you provide, by way of the questionnaire, for the purpose of the 2023 orientation competition only. The personal data will be retained until the successful completion of the competition, after which it will be disposed of in a secure manner. DCU Library will not disclose the personal data to any external DCU body.
- Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Thursday 21st September 11am - 2pm
Take some time to sit down and relax in O'Reilly Library with the help of some free books, coffee and tea!
Join us in the lounge on the ground floor of the 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

Wednesday 27th September 12pm - 1pm
Join us in the O'Reilly Library lounge for a discussion between author and Creep Dive podcaster Sophie White and author Dave Rudden about how to survive your first year in University. Learn from them how to find your people, get through academic assignments and make it to 2nd year. Open to all DCU staff and students, we'd love to see you there.
An hour of informative (and hilarious) stories and advice is guaranteed!
The Lounge, Ground floor, O' Reilly Library, Glasnevin Campus

All the goujons have been found!
Back in 2017, the DCU student body was thrown into a culinary crisis when the popular NuBar order of goujon and chips was suddenly missing a fifth goujon, which left students both disappointed and hungry.
The fifth goujon was re-instated following a media outcry and an unstoppable #BringBackOurGoujon campaign but the feelings of hurt and betrayal linger still.
DCU Library is helping to heal any lingering heartache with our 'find the fifth goujon' competition.
How to Enter:
From Monday 18th September, find one of five missing goujon pictures hidden around O'Reilly Library with the help of the clues provided below.
Bring the picture to the library help desk on the ground floor to claim your prize.
Prize:
A €10 Nubar voucher
All the goujons have been found! Thanks everyone for participating and we hope the winners are enjoying their vouchers!
Clues:
1. The first place to go in O'Reilly Library if you need help
2. Use your library card to borrow or return books here yourself
3. Can't connect to Wi-Fi? Not sure how the printers work? All your IT questions will be answered here
4. Use these library computers to search for print books on Library Search
5. The perfect room for group study (if you can make it to the 2nd floor)
If you somehow managed to miss the fifth goujon crisis of 2017 here are some of the headlines that took the internet by storm:
"DCU messed with the iconic Nubar chicken goujons, and the students are raging"
"Dublin college students unite because of a missing chicken goujon"
"After a LOT of heartbreak, DCU students are getting their 5th goujon back"
Terms & Conditions:
1.The competition is open to all students - one voucher can be claimed per student.
2. Winners will be required to show their valid DCU ID student card before receiving their prize and will be asked for their permission to use their name and image on the library's social media platforms.