{"id":3387,"date":"2016-11-17T17:23:01","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T17:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-09-29T11:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T10:49:43","slug":"school-library-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/school-library-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Services to Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3387\" class=\"elementor elementor-3387\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5379f16 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-repeater-item-default_padding elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5379f16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;default_padding&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f5f4e elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09f5f4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Library Services to Schools<\/strong><\/h3><p>Monaghan County Libraries is committed to delivering high-quality and inclusive library services to schools across the county. Research highlights the important role of library services in improving reading outcomes for school students. The service aims to:<\/p><ul><li>Promote reading for pleasure and literacy development<\/li><li>Provide access to a wide range of books<\/li><li>Support classroom learning and the school curriculum<\/li><li>Ensure equitable access to library services for all children<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>School Van service to rural primary schools<\/strong><\/h3><p>Monaghan County Libraries provides a mobile library service to rural primary schools in county Monaghan. We aim to visit every primary school in county Monaghan twice a year.<\/p><p>Schools will be notified in advance, and dates for visits will be agreed. Teachers and students may select books during visits, supported by library staff. Each student is permitted to borrow one book. Books must be returned at the next visit. Read the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/09\/20260513-policy-for-Mobile-School-Library-Service.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobile School Library policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Class visits to the library<\/strong><\/h3><p>We welcome classes to visit their local library\u00a0and choose books to borrow. Your local librarian can provide teachers with membership forms in advance and will give a library tour on the first visit. Get in touch with your<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> local library to book a class visit.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Classroom Novels<\/strong><\/h3><p>Monaghan County Libraries provides a collection of classroom novel sets that may be borrowed by primary schools and secondary schools to support literacy and reading. The collection includes titles suitable for pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth Year.<\/p><h4><strong>Selecting Titles<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Teachers choose from the titles listed in the Classroom Novel Catalogue. <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/09\/Monaghan-County-Libraries-Primary-School-Classroom-Novel-Set-List-002.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Primary schools list<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/09\/Monaghan-County-Libraries-Secondary-School-Classroom-Novel-Set-List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secondary schools list.<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Due to demand the title you are looking for may be on loan. When placing requests please state titles in order of preference. Please choose three titles from the list, in order of preference.<\/li><li>Availability of titles is subject to demand and only requests for the current\/upcoming school term will be considered. We will do our best to fulfil all requests.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Requesting Classroom Novel Sets<\/strong><\/h4><p>Requests can be made by email to <a href=\"mailto:schools@monaghancoco.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>schools@monaghancoco.ie<\/strong><\/a>. Please include:<\/p><ul><li>School name<\/li><li>Contact teacher&#8217;s name and email address<\/li><li>Preferred local branch library<\/li><li>Title(s) requested. Please note order of preference.<\/li><li>Number of copies required<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Collection and Delivery<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Classroom Novel sets will be delivered to the school&#8217;s nominated local branch library and schools will be notified when items are available for collection.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Loan Period<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Classroom Novel sets may be borrowed for the duration of a school term.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>To ensure fair access for all schools participating in the scheme and to ensure quality of stock, all Classroom Novel sets <strong>must<\/strong> <strong>be returned at the end of each term<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Returns<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Books may be returned to any branch of Monaghan County Libraries or via the Mobile Library Service (for rural primary schools).<\/li><li>Schools are asked to ensure that all copies are returned together and in good condition.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Schools are responsible for the care and safekeeping of all items borrowed.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>eLibrary for students<\/strong><\/h3><p>All library members have access to a selection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers through our eLibrary. Learn more about Borrowbox, Comics Plus, Lote4Kids and other resources available to all.\u00a0<\/p><p>We also provide access to online resources for schools to support language learning and for homework help.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Learning support and resources for teachers<\/strong><\/h3><p>We hold a range of special materials to assist learning support in primary schools, including a sensory toys and equipment and bookable sensory spaces.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Books for teachers<\/strong><\/h3><p>We hold a range of titles available to support teachers in their day-to-day teaching in topics such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Bullying, Arts &amp; Crafts, Drama, Music, Sports\/Playground activities, Doing Projects.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Request Service<\/strong><\/h3><p>Teachers may request particular titles, authors or subjects through the schools\u2019 library service. It is advised to request titles as early as possible for classroom assignments.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Advisory service<\/strong><\/h3><p>We offer free guidance and advice about children\u2019s literature, reading and literacy support. We provide advice on reading activities and programmes, recommended reading lists and supports.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Support for your school library<\/strong><\/h3><p>We provide advice and expertise on setting up and maintaining a school library.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Events and programmes for schools<\/strong><\/h3><p>From author visits to STEM workshops, we host free events for school classes during the school year as part of the annual Children\u2019s Books Festival and other library programmes.<\/p><p>For more information and enquiries, please contact:<br \/>Services to Schools, Library Headquarters, 98 Avenue, Clones, Co. Monaghan<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Policies<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/08\/Membership-Info-Leaflet-English-April-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Library membership policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/09\/20260513-policy-for-Mobile-School-Library-Service.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobile School Library policy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:schools@monaghancoco.ie\">schools@monaghancoco.ie<\/a><br \/><strong>Telephone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:003534774709\">047-74709<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Library Services to Schools Monaghan County Libraries is committed to delivering high-quality and inclusive library services to schools across the county. 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