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09/05/2019
'State-Of-The-Art' ICT Upgrades For Public Libraries
An €8 million scheme upgrading public libraries across Ireland has been launched by Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development.
The investment package for digital services includes new Digital Learning Centres which have been funded by the Department and local authorities. It seeks to establish the library as not only a community hub but also an important enabler of digital services and facilitator of digital skills development. This significant investment is the first step towards realising this aim.
The funding includes the provision of:
• iPads/tablets/smart devices/Bouncepad for users and for staff to assist users
• Computers and workstations including image deployment technology
• Software to support design, gaming and coding
• Meeting space technology
• Podcasting equipment and workstations
• Mobile LCD screens with audio
• Interactive whiteboards
• Digital Learning Suites
• Magic Tables (Tovertafel)
• Hublets.
Minister Ring said: "I am delighted to officially launch this Digital Learning Centre, one of many funded by my Department across the country. The new technology and facilities will enhance public libraries and the new innovative services they provide.
"I can see first-hand today the real difference the €8m digital services and facilities investment package I announced last year has made- it has transformed our libraries."
He continued: "I am delighted to see innovative technology such as Magic Tables and Hublets being used by local groups including the Meath branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. St Michaels Autism Unit and Meath ARCH Club.
"The transformation of the digital services in libraries is another step towards realising the aims of the public library strategy Our Public Libraries 2022– Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities which seeks to establish the library as not only a community hub but also an important enabler of digital services and facilitator of digital skills development."
The Minister also thanked the local authorities and the library staff for their ongoing commitment, passion and enthusiasm and support to the public library service.
(JG/CM)
The investment package for digital services includes new Digital Learning Centres which have been funded by the Department and local authorities. It seeks to establish the library as not only a community hub but also an important enabler of digital services and facilitator of digital skills development. This significant investment is the first step towards realising this aim.
The funding includes the provision of:
• iPads/tablets/smart devices/Bouncepad for users and for staff to assist users
• Computers and workstations including image deployment technology
• Software to support design, gaming and coding
• Meeting space technology
• Podcasting equipment and workstations
• Mobile LCD screens with audio
• Interactive whiteboards
• Digital Learning Suites
• Magic Tables (Tovertafel)
• Hublets.
Minister Ring said: "I am delighted to officially launch this Digital Learning Centre, one of many funded by my Department across the country. The new technology and facilities will enhance public libraries and the new innovative services they provide.
"I can see first-hand today the real difference the €8m digital services and facilities investment package I announced last year has made- it has transformed our libraries."
He continued: "I am delighted to see innovative technology such as Magic Tables and Hublets being used by local groups including the Meath branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. St Michaels Autism Unit and Meath ARCH Club.
"The transformation of the digital services in libraries is another step towards realising the aims of the public library strategy Our Public Libraries 2022– Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities which seeks to establish the library as not only a community hub but also an important enabler of digital services and facilitator of digital skills development."
The Minister also thanked the local authorities and the library staff for their ongoing commitment, passion and enthusiasm and support to the public library service.
(JG/CM)
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