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Become a Member

Barnardos’ Training and Resource Service is a unique resource, which provides information, training and publications on anything to do with children and families. A membership scheme is available for those who wish to borrow library resources and avail of the other benefits of membership.

These include:

• Borrowing rights - members can borrow up to four items for three weeks with the option to renew
• Journals - access to a wide range of child-related journals (link to journals listing) and the facility to request journal articles from other libraries.
• Database and Internet Searches –subject specific literature searches by information professionals.
  Members have remote access to the following databases:
  • Child Data - an online resource of the National Children’s Bureau UK providing information on the care, education, health and welfare of children and young people.
  • IDOX – UK database containing resources relating to local government, families and community issues.
• Personalised service - research assistance is provided. Free mailing facilities for members.
• Childcare eNews - a regular update emailed to you about recent developments within the area of childcare and child related issues
• Daily Digest - an emailed compilation of relevant on-line newspaper articles on child and family issues.
• Discounts - 10% discount on all public training events and on all Barnardos publications.

Membership fees

For one year, the fees are as follows:

Please contact us for further information on group rates.

Where do I sign up?

To become a member simply follow the link and complete the online application form:
Barnardos' Training and Resource Service Application Form

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about membership, please contact us at:

T: 01 454 9699
F: 01 454 0300
E: resources@barnardos.ie