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Public Library Web Sites
Library.ie is a website, maintained by An Chomhairle Leabharlanna, that contains information, news and job opportunites from the library world in Ireland.
You can also find contact details for the country's 32 public library services on the Library.ie site.
Public Lending Remuneration Scheme
An Chomhairle manages the Public Lending Remuneration (PLR) Scheme, established in December 2008. The PLR website provides detailed information on the scheme.
Academic Libraries
Contact details for national, academic, and other libraries may also be found on the Library.ie site
Links to Library and Information Organisations
Ireland
Library Association of Ireland
CILIP Ireland (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Ireland)
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
LISC (Library and Information Services Council, Northern Ireland): An umbrella body for library and information providers in Northern Ireland, providing advice and advocacy to government and acting as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation and development in service provision.
ICHAWI: Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works in Ireland
ITMA Irish Traditional Music Archive
International
CYMAL (Museums,Archives and Libraries, Wales)
CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, England)
CILIP Wales (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals,Wales)
CILIP Scotland (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals,Scotland)
SLA (School Library Association)
MLA (Museum Libraries and Archives Council,England)
NAPLE (National Authorities on Public Libraries in Europe)
EBLIDA (European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations)
IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions)
THE EUROPEAN LIBRARY offers free access to the combined resources (both digital and non-digital) of the national libraries of Europe.
Public libraries around the country have taken on a valuable new role - to provide easy, personalised access to EU information to everyone. Visit your nearest public library to browse and take away a wide range of EU publications.
The Writers in Schols Scheme supports visits by writers and storytellers to primary and post-primary schools, and part-funds visits for schoolgoers in libraries.
The website for the Irish writers union contains a sample contract, FAQ, and notes on signing a deal together with a links section to other writing sites.
A news and resource site for writers of all abilities everywhere. It updates on Saturdays. A free weekly alert is emailed Mondays
If you would like us add a link to your website, please e-mail: Alun Bevan at The Library Council