Library Research Skills

The Public Library Service

Public Libraries in Ireland are open to everyone. You do not have to be a member of the library if you just want to read something in the library, ask a question or consult a reference work (e.g. a telephone directory or a dictionary or an encyclopaedia).

You will however, need to join the library if you want to borrow books or other items or, in most cases, if you want to use the Internet.

There are differences in the services particular libraries provide, depending on the size and location of the branch and on the policies of the library service.

• Lending Services
• Children's Lending Service
• Reserves and Requests
• Other materials
• Magazines and newspapers
• Reference and General Information Services
• Local Studies
• Internet services
• Self-directed Learning

Rules, Rates and How to apply

Next Page - Services available

Adapted from the Irish eGovernment information web site www.citizensinformation .ie

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