Public Library Strategy 2018-2022
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
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The public library is a free service for everyone, available in libraries across the country. It's a local service with a nationwide reach – meaning members can use all services, including borrowing and returning, anywhere in the country.
Public libraries across the country:
The online public library provides users with access to a large collection of free online resources:
There are two strategies for the development of public libraries in the coming years:
The new public library strategy Our Public Libraries 2022: Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities covers a five-year period from 2018 to 2022.
It is underpinned by four strategic objectives:
Launched in 2016 and running until 2022, the Department’s Libraries Capital Programme is bringing investment of €29 million to 19 capital projects, including My Open Library.
Libraries will work with local partners to reach disadvantaged, marginalised and new communities, increasing these communities’ awareness of services available and firmly establishing the library as a resource that is accessible for all.
The strategy will be delivered by providing: