Writers in Libraries Scheme 2012 – call for applications

January 17, 2012

Applications are invited from library authorities for funding under the Writers in Libraries Scheme,  for projects to run during 2012. The general theme for this year’s funding is ‘Reaching the Hard-to-Reach’, people and communities who are less likely to use public libraries and/or who face particular barriers to accessing public library, cultural, and education services. ...

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Public Consultation – Fire Safety Review

January 17, 2012

Public Consultation – Review of Part B (Fire Safety)  – Building Regulations 1997 – 2006 The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan,T.D., announces the commencement of a comprehensive review of Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations and the 2006 edition of the related Technical Guidance Document B. As ...

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December issue of Irish Library News out now…

December 23, 2011

In this issue: Minister announces additional €2.5 million in grant aid for libraries; Science Week 2011; Children’s Book Festival 2011; Girls’ Night Out at De Valera Public Library to celebrate Ennis Fashion Week; 2012 Book Club of the Year Award Launched in Ennis; Launch of Online Poetry Journal; “Your Good Self “, the North Cork ...

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2010 Public Library Actuals published.

December 16, 2011

An Chomhairle has just published a report on the statistics of public library annual actual expenditure for 2010.  A PDF of the report can be downloaded here.

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Minister announces additional €2.5 million in grant aid for libraries

December 16, 2011

In addition to the €5.8 million funding for the new Library Capital Programme announced in July earlier this year, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr Phil Hogan T.D, has recently announced further funding for 6 library projects in 6 library authorities. €6.8 million will be spent by the six Local Authorities ...

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Report published on Frontline online training programme

December 8, 2011

An Chomhairle has published a report on the Frontline online reader development programme which has been offered to all public library staff since 2008. Frontline, developed by Opening the Book and tailored for the Irish context, has been a great success with 591 public library staff taking part in the three years up to June ...

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An Chomhairle’s submission to the Department of Children

November 21, 2011

Recently uploaded to our publications section is An Chomhairle Leabharlanna’s Submission to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs Statement of Strategy 2011 -2014. You can read it here.

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November issue of Irish Library News out now…

November 9, 2011

In this issue read about…  The Future of An Chomhairle Leabharlanna FÁS eLearning at the Library gains FETAC Certificate Frontline: 3 years on Say it Write guidelines launched Drama in the Library! News from Clare Libraries Sky rabbit and other paintings in Cork Culture Night 2011 New state of the art library for Gaoth Dobhair! ...

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Say it Write guidelines launched

October 20, 2011

An Chomhairle Leabharlanna has announced the launch of www.library.ie/sayitwrite, guidelines for public library staff in communicating effectively with the public. The need for guidance in communications was identified by public library staff during the reasonable accommodation and Mind Your Customer training courses provided to library services from 2005 to 2010. Accordingly, An Chomhairle commissioned the ...

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October issue of Irish Library News out now…

October 6, 2011

This month brings an extra-special edition of Irish Library News as we say goodbye to Alun Bevan, the longtime editor. Also included in this issue… The Search is on for Ireland’s Bookshop of the Year; Clare County Library gets back to nature during National Heritage Week; Bulgarian Ambassador to Ireland visits Clare County Library; A ...

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