Clare Libraries Development Plan 2023 - 2027

Clare Libraries Development Plan 2023 -2027

The Clare Libraries Development Plan 2023 – 2027 will shape the development of Clare Libraries’ services and facilities over the next five years, and we want your input as to what that might include.

Clare County Council is in the process of preparing a Library Development Plan to cover the period 2023 -2027. The previous plan covered the period 2016-2021 and achieved success in a number of areas: a new library building in Ennis, the refurbishment of Kilrush library, the installation of a sensory garden in Shannon and Ennistymon libraries, Age Friendly accreditation, autism friendly services and success in childrens services.

The plan is being prepared within the guidelines outlined in the National Library Strategy 2023 - 2027 and against the backdrop of other policies such as the Clare County Council Development Plan 2023 – 2029 and the Local Economic and Community Plan 2023 -2029.

We are in This Together!

The services of the public library are provided on the basis of equality of access for all. We are now actively seeking consultation with the public on the future development of our libraries. As part of the consultation process, we are inviting you to give us your feedback on your experience of our libraries and services. Whether you are a library user or an observer, your comments can help us gain a better understanding of what has worked well, what we could do differently, any opportunities that we should consider and what we should prioritise in the future.

How to contribute.

There are lots of ways to contribute your comments and ideas.

• Submit your views using the online survey below.
• Complete a survey by phone; book a time using the contact information provided.
• Complete a paper survey, available in all of our libraries.
• Participate in a focus group. To express an interest, include your contact information at the end of the survey, or contact us by phone or email.
• Encourage young people to complete a Library Ideas page, available in our libraries or to download from the documents section of this page.
• Contribute to our large format Community Ideas pages, on display in our libraries.
• Submit your ideas in writing to County Librarian, Clare County Library Headquarters, Mill Road, Ennis, Co. Clare V95 FX32.

Timeline

The survey closes 30th June 2023.

The focus groups will be held online and in-person during the first week in July.

Analysis of the survey and focus groups will happen in July and August 2023.

Drafting and submission of the plan will happen from September to December 2023.

Data and Privacy

It is necessary to collect some personal data for the purposes of this public consultation. Clare County Council is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. The Council has a Privacy Statement which is a general document about how we approach data protection as an organisation and is available on the council’s website. A Privacy Statement for this public consultation is available to view in the documents section of this page.