Search Results for 'Library science'

35 results found.

Galway Public Libraries Schools Library Service gets a new look with the help of budding artists

image preview

Galway Schools Library Service has been given a vibrant and cheerful look by illustrator, artist and children’s book author Chris Judge. The project has given the once simple, grey exterior of the mobile library an updated look to inspire wonder and a love of reading, and to reflect the inner world of Galway County’s children.

New online library on the way

image preview

Regular library users will have noticed many changes in their Mayo library branches over the past few years – from the scrapping of membership charges and fines to the addition of 3D printers and musical instruments – and the staff at Mayo County Library would like to let everyone know of another upcoming improvement to its service offering.

Budget 2022 must provide additional funding for libraries, says Crowe

image preview

In Ballybane and Westside, and other communities across Galway, it is “clear how important a resource our local libraries are”, and they deserve greater levels of funding in the upcoming Budget.

Gardenwise | And the Award goes to……….

image preview

When browsing in a garden centre or on a nursery website, have you ever seen a little cup or trophy symbol attached to a plant and wondered what it meant? It’s the AGM or Award of Garden Merit, given by the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s leading authority on all things horticultural, to plants that provide outstanding performance.

Westmeath libraries introduce new call and collect service

Both Athlone and Moate libraries have introduced a new ‘Call and Collect’ service in line with the Government’s roadmap to reopen the country. Library buildings will remain closed to public access during this initial phase.

Upsurge in e-use of libraries says Canney

The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks, that is according to Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney.

Sensory funding of local libraries welcomed by Naughton

Government funding of almost €30,000 has been approved for facilities in local public libraries for the benefit of individuals with sensory impairments, special educational needs, other learning differences, and those on the autism spectrum.

Summer Stars reading programme returns to local library setting

image preview

With the summer holidays now upon us, it means the return of the Summer Stars Programme to both Athlone and Moate libraries.

NISO presentation of certificates to successful Athlone based graduates

A number of Athlone based people successfully completed the NISO Health and Safety Certificate Course in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) and were awarded certification at a presentation held in the Prince of Wales Hotel.

Fines removed from all Mayo Libraries

image preview

With fines abolished in all libraries since January 1, Mayo residents are being encouraged to make a New Year’s Resolution to reconnect with their local library.

 

Page generated in 0.0507 seconds.