The P.J. Brophy Memorial Library

Library Mission Statement

Since 1793 St. Patrick's, Carlow College has been a centre of excellence in the field of Catholic education. Carlow College, and its library, embraces the scholarship of the past, meets the intellectual challenges of the present, and anticipates the academic demands of the future. The library aims to provide resources in the support of teaching, scholarship and learning. In order to support the teaching and learning objectives of the college community, library staff collaborate with the college student and teaching bodies.

The library is an adult learning environment, which aims to foster scholarship by being a pleasant and comfortable working space. It is an environment where the silent ambience facilitates the hard work of concentrated study. The library's range of facilities and services assists users in their manifold learning. In this pursuit staff and students are cherished, challenged and fairly treated.

The library staff will assist students in accessing information whether from hard copy or from on-line sources.

Library opening hours are as follows:

9.00a.m - 9.00p.m Monday to Thursday

9.00a.m - 5.00p.m Friday

Introductory tours of the library are given at the start of the year and workshops in basic computer skills are organised for those who need them.

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