Work Matters at the Library

Are you looking for a job or a career change?

Thinking of starting your own business?

With access to a wide range of services and professional staff, the library is a great place to explore, learn and connect. Work Matters at the Library is a Libraries Ireland initiative supporting business start-ups, job seeking and career changes through the library service.

​What we offer: 

Events: 

Looking for a new job? Interested in changing careers? Máiréad O'Carroll of Manage My Career (Professional, independent career advice and coaching services based in Tralee and Listowel) will give a series of talks during October as part of the Work Matters programme in Kerry Library.

​First Things First with Máiréad O'Carroll (Work Matters Career Workshop 1)

Join Máiréad on Wednesday 6th October at 7.30pm for First Things First - with advice for anyone looking for and applying for jobs.
Máiréad will cover:
  • Job Hunting - Why do you want this job?
  • Analysing you skills and identifying the skills you need for the job you want
  • Creating a plan and putting it into action
  • Applying for the job and what you need to know to maximise your chances of success.
This session will be held on Zoom. Register for the workshop here and a link will be sent you before the event.

Marketing Yourself with Máiréad O'Carroll
​(Work Matters Career Workshop 2)

Join Máiréad on Wednesday 13th October at 7.30pm for Marketing Yourself - with advice for anyone looking for and applying for jobs.
Máiréad will cover:
  • Creating an effective CV
  • What employer's look for and why they need to know it
  • The power of a cover letter
  • LinkedIn and the value of networking
This session will be held on Zoom. Register for the workshop here and a link will be sent you before the event.

Getting the Job with Máiréad O'Carroll (Work Matters Career Workshop 3)

Join Máiréad on Wednesday 20th October at 7.30pm for Getting The Job - with advice on interviews and what happens afterwards.
Máiréad will cover:
  • Managing applications and preparing for psychometric/aptitude tests
  • The interview process from start to finish
  • Referees and references
  • Negotiating and accepting an offer
This session will be held on Zoom. Register for the workshop here and a link will be sent you before the event.

Social Media for your Business with Rebecca Kemp 

Interested in learning more about using social media to promote your small business? As part of the Work Matters at Your Library programme, we're delighted to welcome Rebecca Kemp from Rebecca Kemp Digital Media for an online workshop on Social Media for your Business, at 11.30am on Thursday 21st of September.
Rebecca will cover:
  • How to use social media to grow your business
  • How to create effective marketing posts
  • Tagging and hashtags
  • Advertising and selling on social media
  • Creating your own video content
  • What social media platforms are best for business
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
This session will be held on Zoom. Register for the workshop here and a link will be sent you before the event.
Services: 
  • Free Membership: Join online here.
  • Free Internet and Wifi Access.
  • Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities.
  • Study desks.
  • Programme of free events, workshops and presentations.

Please note: due to current government restrictions some of these services are currently unavailable. 
Information for Business & Employment
  • A wide range of books covering topics from business start up to career development.
  • eBooks and eAudiobooks.
  • Access to online business magazines and international newspapers.
  • Free Online Courses. 
  • Language Learning Online. 

Free Online Resources you can access from home: 

Useful Links: 

Business: 

Local Development Companies:

  • IRD Duhallow Ltd. (Rathmore & Gneevguilla)   https://www.irdduhallow.com/
  • South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd. (Mid Kerry, South Kerry, Killarney)                              https://www.southkerry.ie/
  • North East West Kerry Development Ltd. (North Kerry including Tralee, Castleisland, Listowel and Dingle)           http://nekd.net/

Employment, Education & Information: