New initiative makes Drogheda Library available 14 hours a day, 365 days a year
Louth County Council Library Service opened its “My Open Library” and Digital Learning Spaces scheme in Drogheda Library which will make the service available to members 14 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The new service will provide members with access to the library outside of staffed hours for browsing, borrowing, studying, using IT equipment or having a meeting, thereby making facilities more accessible for members, especially for those who cannot attend their library during regular opening hours.
The initiative, which is proving very popular in Ardee Library, was launched in Drogheda Library by An Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr. Conor Keelan yesterday, 18th October 2022, will make the library will available to members from 8am to 10pm, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Staffed hours combined with the My Open Library service, which offers automated self-serve facilities, will ensure optimum delivery of Library services, support for customers, community engagement and the development of programming activities.
To further improve the offering, Louth Library Service has had significant investment in its I.T. infrastructure enabling the launch of a suite of digital hardware and software across all branches, ensuring a quality, digital customer experience.
Library users can now avail of iMacs, tablets, iPads, hublets, virtual reality software, podcasting, interactive whiteboards, CAD software and 3D printers. The opportunities are endless for programming and learning opportunities for all ages.
Cllr Conor Keelan, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, said: “Serving the needs of a diverse, growing population presents unlimited opportunities for the library service to respond with a range of cultural and educational services, fit-for-purpose spaces and relevant print and digital collection”.
Amanda Branigan, Acting County Librarian, Louth Library Service, said: “We are delighted to introduce the My Open Library service, a follow up to the My Open Library Service already operational in Ardee Library. Members will have access to the all services, including our new range of digital equipment at all times, not just during regular working hours.”
My Open Library and Louth Library Service Digital Learning Spaces are funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Louth County Council.
For more information on how to register for the My Open Library service please contact Drogheda Library on 041 9876162.
