Armagh Historical Studies Library

Visited the library today and spent some time gathering information about Rathfriland Markethouse. Got lots of information on the genealogy of Theodosia Hawkins-Magill. Extremely interesting and the staff were most helpful.

SOURCES EVALUATION CHECKLIST

Venue/Location/Person:  Armagh Historical Studies Library

Staff ·         Number  3 ·         Attitude- Pleasant, welcoming & helpful ·         Location – Reception just inside the door. ·         Informative - Extremely	Accesssibility ·         Opening hours- Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat 9.30am-1 & 2-5pm Thurs 9.30am-1pm & 2-8pm ·         Parking – Large free car park ·         Disabled Access – Lift ·         Well signposted - Yes
Resources ·         Books – excellent variety ·         Journals ·         Newspapers – I used the Rathfriland Outlook ·         Internet access – 4 computers ·         Pre-order – Yes, I phoned ahead and 2 books had been left out for me by another staff member but could not be found. ·         Photocopying – 10p per sheet ·         Electronic materials	Ambience ·         Policies to support study (state) Silent atmosphere Mobiles on silent Good study environment ·         Social aspects for elderly – Yes, I heard on elderly gentleman being called by his name and booking a slot again for next week. ·         Social aspects for young - None ·         Reference Section - Excellent
Building ·         Windows – Well lit building ·         Design – Old building	Other comments: When I arrived and asked for my pre-order, staff could not find them and searched everywhere to no avail. They provided me with lots of other relevant sources and were most apologetic. Took my phone number for when they turn up.

Date: 10.03.11                                                   Signed: Pamela Frazer