Branching Out:Future Directions highlights the role of the public library service in improving quality of access to the rich diversity of information now available on the Internet.
In support of the public sector information role of public libraries, An Chomhairle was delighted to work with the Financial Regulator on a campaign to promote the www.itsyourmoney.ie website.
Itsyourmoney helps consumers shop around for financial products and make informed personal finance decisions.
The site features the Financial Regulator’s cost comparisons, which show the cost and benefits of a range of insurance and banking products.
These comparisons are published online and updated regularly.
The campaign to promote the free availability of the site on public library Internet PCs was launched at Pearse Street Library, Dublin, in January.
Deidre Ellis-King (Dublin City Librarian), Norma McDermott, and Mary O'Dea (Financial Regulator), at the itsyourmoney launch.
Itsyourmoney was also launched in three libraries later in the year: Cork City’s Bishopstown Library; Sligo Library, and Bunclody Library, Wexford,
Librarian David O'Brien and sports journalist and commentator John Allen at the launch of itsyourmoney in Bishopstown library
Councillor Seamus Kilgannon, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council is shown the itsyourmoney website by Fran Hegarty, Sligo County Library.
Colm Kehoe (1996 Wexford All-Ireland hurling champion), Eileen Morrissey (Wexford Public Library Service), and Cllr. Barbara Anne Murphy (Wexford County Council) at the itsyourmoney launch in Bunclody library.