Laois Local Studies is a reference library and research centre dedicated to the collection of material on all aspects of life in Laois. This rich collection, much of it unique, consists of books, journals, newspapers, maps, photographs, audio-visual recordings and archives. The collection is strictly reference. For more information visit the Laois Local Studies website
Where is it located?
Local Studies, located on the first floor of Portlaoise Library, has dedicated staff offering friendly assistance, support and advice to visiting researchers and remote users. The service and research room are open to all, from students and historians to enthusiastic and curious members of the public. Remote users can access the service via email or telephone.
Do I need an appointment?
Appointments are not essential, but are advisable, as places are limited in the reading room.
Laois Local Studies Phone: 057 8664179 |
Opening Hours
- Monday: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm, 2pm-7:30pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
- Friday: Appointment Only
- Saturday: 10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm
- Sunday: Closed
- Closed on bank holidays and Saturdays of bank holiday weekends
JStor
What is JStor?
With more than a thousand academic journals and over one million images, letters, and other primary sources, JSTOR is one of the world's most trusted sources for academic content.
The Ireland Collection
Developed in cooperation with Queen's University Belfast, the Ireland Collection is an interdisciplinary collection of journals and other materials. When complete, it will contain a minimum of 75 journals, including journals with moving walls between 1 and 5 years and ceased journals from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Over 200 monographs and 2,500 manuscript pages will also be included.
The collection includes titles and resources across the arts, humanities, and sciences in disciplines such as music, art, history, literature, archaeology, mathematics, and biology. The content is international in scope, while also providing a rich focus on Ireland.
Please Note: Access to the jStor archive is available only in library branches on public PCs.
Further information
For further information, email localstudies@laoiscoco.ie or phone 057 866 4179.