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Library Policies and Publications

The Library is the Place: Information, Recreation, Inspiration – National Public Library Strategy 2023-2027

The current public library strategy, ‘The Library is the Place: Information, Recreation, Inspiration’, was developed jointly by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the LGMA, the CCMA and local authorities. It was also shaped by extensive engagement with key stakeholders and library staff and by feedback from a public consultation process that received almost 3,000 responses.

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Creating Collaborative Communities Interim Development Plan 2022 – 2023

Offaly Libraries Interim Development Plan: Creating Collaborative Communities was adopted by Offaly County Council in January 2022.

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Child Safeguarding Statement for Offaly Libraries

Code of Conduct for Attending Library Events Online

Collection Development Statement

Customer Code of Conduct

Data Protection Privacy Statement Offaly Libraries

Offaly County Library Wi-Fi Internet Policy

Parent/Guardian Consent Form Online Events and Activities

Terms and Conditions for the Use of Library Spaces