Library Help
Did you know that you can contact us to arrange a library resources information session? We can help you with:
- How to use the library
- Locating source material for your assignments
- Finding information using the library resources
- Searching online library resources
Call to the library desk or email librarycc@carlowcollege.ie to arrange an individual or group session.
Disability Support
Help with retrieving books or other resources
If you need assistance locating or reaching items on library shelves, we are happy to help—just ask at the library desk or approach any member of the team.
Shelf Retrieval Service (Disability Support)
If you are registered with the Academic Resource Office – Disability Service, we can check availability and retrieve books or other materials from the shelves for you or your support worker to collect later. Please give 24 hours’ notice so we can have your items ready for collection.
Help Using the Library Catalogue
If you need assistance searching the library catalogue, we are happy to help—just visit the Library Desk or email librarycc@carlowcollege.ie.
Alternative Formats
If the library’s print resources are not accessible, we may be able to acquire alternative formats on your behalf.
- Access is available via the Vision Ireland (formerly NCBI) Library to over 600,000 digital titles from national and international publishers.
- Through the free, accessible Dolphin EasyReader app, you can browse and download books from NCBI Overdrive, Bookshare Irelandand Project Gutenberg.
- Vision Ireland Libraryalso has a large collection of Braille and Large Print books.
NOTE: Requests should be made through the Academic Resource Office – Disability Service.Â
Lift
There is a lift located to the rear of the library. This gives access to the upper floor.
Height Adjustable Table
There is a height adjustable table available on the upper floor of the library.
Emergency Evacuation Support
If you are a student with a disability and have concerns about what to do in an emergency, please contact the Academic Resource Office – Disability Service – academicresource@carlowcollege.ie – to discuss a referral to the Fire Marshall in Building Services for a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).