Policies
A number of bye-laws, policies, and guidelines help to govern procedures for the overall benefit of members of and visitors to Cork City Libraries. Some policies are for the protection and safety of library visitors and library staff.
My Open Library
Cork_City_Libraries_My_Open_Library_Policy.pdf (size 135.7 KB)
Data Privacy policies
Data provided by you when you register for the library:
Libraries Ireland Privacy Statement
Cork City Council Privacy Statement
Internet and computer facilities
Policy_on_Use_of_PCs_Internet_and_WiFi_v2.pdf (size 313.4 KB)
Use of 3D Printers
Cork City Libraries 3D Printing Policy v3.pdf (size 77 KB)
Room Bookings, Exhibition Bookings, Noticeboards
Use of Library Spaces Policy and Guidelines.pdf (size 411.9 KB)
Using mobile phones
- Please respect other library users;
- Please set your phone to silent, or to a quiet ring-tone;
- If you receive a call please reply quietly and discreetly, and use hallways to receive and make calls.
Kids and Teens
Please find our Child Safeguarding Statement here.
In addition, please be advised that
- Parents are responsible for their children's safety and behaviour at all times in our libraries
- Children aged 7 or under may not be unaccompanied in our libraries
- Children need written parental permission to use the internet in our libraries
A Digital Strategy for Cork City Libraries
Digital_Strategy_Cork_City_Libraries.pdf (size 3.3 MB)
A City Reading - A Collections Development Policy
A City Reading A Collections Development Policy for Cork City Libraries.pdf (size 6.3 MB)
CCTV policies
City_Library_CCTV_policy.pdf (size 52.3 KB)
Local Libraries: Please ask the Executive Librarian at your local library
Literacy Friendly Statement and Policy
Raiteas_agus_Polasai_a_Thacaionn_le_Litearthacht.pdf (size 193.3 KB)
Literacy_Friendly_Statement_and_Policy.pdf (size 154.1 KB)
Social Media Commenting Policy
Social_Media_Commenting_Policy.pdf (size 145.5 KB)
