National Library of Ireland

Our Mission

To collect, protect and make available the recorded memory of Ireland, caring for more than ten million items including books, manuscripts, newspapers, photographs, prints, maps, drawings, ephemera, music and digital media.

Our Vision

To share the story of Ireland with the world through our unique collections.

Our Values

• Welcoming and helpful. We are committed to delivering high standards of service to all our users.

• Open, equal and inclusive. The collections belong to everyone and we share the knowledge they hold.

• Supportive and collaborative. We believe in forging strong relationships and working constructively with all partners.

The National Library of Ireland's Strategy 2016-2021 is available here.