Friday, 25 March 2011

An Evaluation of the Irish & Local Studies Library

Irish & Local Studies Library.
39 c Abbey Street
Armagh
Tel : 02837527851



Accessibility



Opening Hours


Monday           09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday           09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday     14:00 - 17:00
Thursday          09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:00
 Friday               09:30 -14:00
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday           09:30 -13:00
14:00 - 17:00



Parking


Situated close to library, with no parking fees.

Disabled Access

Yes
Sign-posting
Yes




Staff


Number
Three
Attitude
Professional , qualified and helpful
Informative
Extremely
Location
Very easily accessed

Resources


Books
Yes
Electronic
Yes
Materials
Yes
Photocopying
Yes
Internet
Yes
Pre-ordering
Book lending limited
Inter-library resources
Yes if required pre ordered


Ambience


Support policies
No
Study rooms
Four study carrels
No cell phones enforced
Yes
Elderly/young
N/A


Building


Design Layout
Book shelves situated around outside walls, with specific research subjects located to specific book shelves
Windows
Windows within the building date to the buildings antique construction, but are fully functional and provide a good source of natural light upon the numerous study tables.
Lighting
Neon strip lighting used to boost natural light source, but not to a point where the ambience becomes strained.
State of repair
Extremely well restored heritage building, with a very complimentary pale green paint interior decor.













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