https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn Changes from 1707 to 2017 en-us 2017-03-17 10:53:37 UTC 2024-04-29 18:16:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160752014 Efforts were made to extend public access by longer opening and a wider scope of acquisitions. It was also one of the first libraries to implement the Dewey Classification system, an aid to librarians and public users searching for Non-Fiction.]]> 2017-03-17 11:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160752014 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160752968 This 18th Century library beside St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin is still in use. It was incorporated in 1707 by "An Act for Settling and Preserving a Public Library for Ever"]]> 2017-03-17 11:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160752968 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160762848 This controversial idea came into force in Dublin, whereby borrowers were allowed to peruse through the collections without the assistance of a librarian.]]> 2017-03-17 12:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160762848 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160924453 2017-03-18 11:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160924453 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160925172 The first computers were for library staff only. This photo of Rathmines library shows how old and new resources complement each other.]]> 2017-03-18 11:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160925172 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927111 Extending the range.]]> 2017-03-18 12:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927111 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927148 The oldest public library.]]> 2017-03-18 12:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927148 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927261 Freedom and Technology]]> 2017-03-18 12:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927261 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927293 Library as Community Hub]]> 2017-03-18 12:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927293 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927499 Our public libraries are truly open to everyone. People speak in normal voices, disability access is provided, Children have storytelling sessions, digital training is facilitated, public events are hosted, literary and otherwise. Reading circles mix traditional with ebooks, and seasonal celebrations are held.]]> 2017-03-18 12:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927499 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927730 There are pilot projects taking place on "Staffless Libraries" happening in 2017 to extend opening hours to the community. Will the freedom to visit your library before and after its normal hours compensate for the absence of library staff? ]]> 2017-03-18 12:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160927730 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160928199 Digital technology has well and truly arrived in our libraries. We can check out our books and return them without speaking to a Librarian, even pay our fines. We can use library computers or bring our own devices and use their wifi. We can do our own photocopying and printing.
We dont have to visit the library to reserve books from other libraries, and we can borrow books digitally through the Borrowbox app.  ]]> 2017-03-18 12:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160928199 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160928484 Technology Advances]]> 2017-03-18 12:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/160928484 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/161309740 wish i'd thought of this sooner. To be continued..]]> 2017-03-20 19:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/161309740 vivblackmore https://padlet.com/vivblackmore/library_futurelearn/wish/198607833 http://council.ie/shhh-we-need-to-talk-about-libraries/

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Download eBooks and eAudio from BorrowBox Online or App

Search/Research International Newspapers Newsfeeds, Papers, Scholarly Journals with ProQuest (has great Cite feature that puts it into correct format for reference purposes). You can save under 'My Research'

eMagazines from RBdigital for Fashion, photography, science, travel, 30 womens, Health, Food, Cars

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