Tusla Library Partnership

Barnardos' Library and Information Service provides membership of the physical library and access to its print resources to all Tusla staff nationally.

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Tusla staff can register with the service using the link above or by visiting the library, without appointment, anytime from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

We are located in Barnardos' National Office at Christchurch Square, Dublin 8.

Contact Details
Tel: (01) 4549699
Email: resources@barnardos.ie

Tusla staff membership includes

• Full borrowing rights to the library's physical (non-electronic) collection. The collection can be searched via the online catalogue.
  • Borrow up to 4 items at one time for a three-week period.
  • Request an item from the service by logging in and placing it 'on hold' via the online catalogue.
  • Requested items will be posted to members (postage cost included).
  • Returns can be made in person or via the stamped, self-addressed envelope provided.
  • Renew* items up to 5 times.
  • Request the acquisition of an item.

• Monthly Library eUpdate
  • Registered members will recieve a monthly current awareness email from Barnardos Library & Information Service, with details of the latest resources in the library as well as links to other relevant reports relating to children and families.
    
    
• Request articles from the library's journal collection via Inter-Library Loan.
  • Before requesting an article from Barnardos library, please check your access to subscriptions via the Tusla Research Office.
  • To request an article from the library, members must complete the Inter-Library Loan and Copyright Declaration and post, email or fax it to library.
  • Requested articles will be posted to the member within 3 working days.

• Personal Research Assistance
  • Members can request assistance with literature searches and resource lists for both research and direct work.
  • Information will be made available to members in both print and electronic formats of the range of resources available through the library.