The funding is specifically to help develop collections in each primary school library. The Schools' Library Service is staffed by one Librarian and one Senior Library Assistant. The Librarian is responsible for the selection of stock and the management and allocation of the budget. Each school is then invited to send teachers to choose material from this stock to the value of their allocation. At present, teachers visit the Schools' premises in D n Laoghaire at least twice a year.
Visits are by appointment only.
In this way, each school can be given individual attention and can be advised on the best way to manage their school library.