Work Matters at Your Local Library
Through the Work Matters national library initiative, Dublin City Libraries provides business and employment support
Do you have a business idea but don’t know where to start? Do you have a business you want to grow?
Are you looking for a job or itching to change career but lack direction? If this is you, your local library can help.
The Work Matters service at your library is a perfect place to explore, research and learn new skills.
There is free access to WiFi, and all library branches have public PCs that can be booked. Several branches have laptops and tablets that can be borrowed to use in the library. All branches have printing, scanning and copying facilities.
Library membership is free and gives you access to books, magazines, ebooks/magazines, and hundreds of online learning courses. See a full list of eResources.
Library staff have compiled lists of useful employment and business related resources as well as recommended reading lists to get you started. You'll find these on our Library blog.
As part of Work Matters at the library, we regularly host business and employment events.
Watch these videos recorded by guest speakers who have participated in the Work Matters events programme.
CVs and Application Forms with Orla Donagher
Interview preparation and online interviews with Ilaria Dondero
LinkedIn and your career with Susan Keating
In several libraries you can book in to use a quiet hub space: Cabra Library, Ballymun Library, Ballyfermot Library and the Central Library.
The Business Information Centre at the Central Library is a dedicated reference space. Entrepreneurs, job seekers, and researchers can access a wide range of material including subscriptions to many important business databases.
The Work Matters at Your Library initiative is a partnership between Dublin City Libraries, Dublin City Council’s Local Enterprise Office, Intreo, Citizens Information Centres and City of Dublin Education & Training Board.
Other Useful Resources
- Libraries Ireland Work Matters
- Library eResources
- Ballyfermot Training Centre have a useful set of videos on how to prepare a CV and cover letter and prepare for interview.
New Business books on BorrowBox (Nov 2021)
We have a whole new range of business and careers books available to download from our Borrowbox Work Matters bookshelf.
Resources for entrepreneurs
We recently teamed up with LEO Dublin City and some local entrepreneurs to highlight the fantastic services you can access through Work Matters. Check out these videos, featuring Jessica Nolan of The Disruptors Agency, Noele McEvoy, founder of Supernature; and Anne Abberton of FiXX Coffee, and watch out for more in the coming weeks.
Read more about the featured businesses: disruptyourmarket.com| supernature.com | fixxcoffee.com
Work Matters at the Library: Jessica Nolan, The Disruptors Agency
Work Matters at the Library: Nicola Kearns, Nik's Tea
Work Matters at the Library: Anne Abberton, FiXX Coffee