National Links

Library Association of Ireland The LAI is the professional body representing libraries and librarianship in Ireland. The objectives of the Association are to promote and develop high standards of librarianship and of library and information services in Ireland, and to secure greater co-operation between libraries.
Library Ireland Week celebrates and highlights the role of libraries, librarians and information professionals.
CILIP Ireland (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Ireland) is a Branch of the UK Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.
CONUL (Consortium of Ireland’s main research libraries) is a consortium of Ireland’s main research libraries.
SLARI(School Library Association in the Republic of Ireland) is a branch of the School Library Association. SLARI offers support and information to all those involved in primary and post-primary school libraries.