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A presentation from the annual conference of the Western Regional Section of the Library Association of Ireland. The recently opened Cappamore Library and Art Studios in Limerick was presented by librarian Brenda Frawley.TRANSCRIPT
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Cappamore Library and Arts Studios
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A 384 square metre development
€1m cost including fit out
Architect : Michael Healy & Partners
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The original boys school was built in 1935
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The original school house
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The refurbished building with new extension to front
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A modern, state of the art public library
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Fitted out to the highest standard of design and comfort
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Bright and spacious children’s area
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Book Tree
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Two seater sofa for parent and child reading time
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Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly:
The design of the building placed sustainability and environmentally friendly installations at its core.
Heated by a biomass boiler burner unit, incorporating recycled wood shavings as a fuel source.
Where possible as many existing materials were reused including the original pitch pine school floor.
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The original school floor was restored by a local craftsman
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New Initiatives.
This is the first library in Limerick to be 100% self service.
All transactions can be performed on-line by the public.
3m SelfCheck Kiosk using RFID.
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3m SelfCheck Kiosk
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State of the art scanners
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Self-Registration & On-line Catalogue
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Touchscreen Tablet PCs in the children’s library
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Solus Source Table
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Thinking Outside the Book: Solus Source Table
The “Solus System” is the first such system in Ireland.
An interactive touchscreen PC based on a Windows 8 platform
Allows users to research local history, browse the Images Archive and even play Games.
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Demonstrating the 3D Google Maps app
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Making frontline services more accessible
A front-end facility to access a range of Council Services in the building.
Cutting edge touch screen technology will interface with the Council’s new Customer Relationship Management System.
Information and forms will be available to download and print.
Customers will be able to interact directly with Council through e-mail, text and tweet.
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Information is just a touch away…
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4 specially designed Arts Studios form part of the new Library complex
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Each Unit comprises a studio workspace and toilet. The studio units have the benefit of a security alarm system, an electric
storage heating system and a Belfast sink.
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The aim is to provide an affordable space for artists to create while supporting artistic vibrancy in the rural community.
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Community Library:
Active engagement with the local community on all aspects of this project.
A bespoke local history section.
Age Friendly Library Charter.
Weekly visits from schools and play groups, the day care centre and local residential home.
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Story time puppets
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A Successful Beginning…
Cappamore Library was officially opened by Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, on Monday April the 14th, 2014.
To date, Cappamore Library has registered over 800 new members.
7,000 items have been issued.
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Cutting the ribbon at the official opening on April 14th, 2014
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