Local research in Rathfriland

Went to Drumballyroney Graveyard this morning and found the Magill family burial plot. Then visited Rathfriland Local Library and got lots of great resources. Think I now have enough material to begin to write the essay. The more I dig into this the more interesting it becomes.

SOURCES EVALUATION CHECKLIST

Venue/Location/Person ;  Rathfriland Local Library

Staff ·         Number: 2 ·         Attitude: Pleasant and helpful ·         Location: In office behind reception desk ·         Informative: Yes, I explained my topic and the staff member immediately started to look through the non borrowable resources.	Accesssibility ·         Opening hours: Closed Mon & Wed. Late night opening Tuesday. ·         Parking: Very limited, had to park on steep street. ·         Disabled Access: Yes, good disabled access. ·         Well signposted: Clearly signed from the street.
Resources ·         Books: Wide and varied range. Good local selection which I was looking for. ·         Journals ·         Newspapers ·         Internet access: Yes ·         Pre-order: Yes ·         Photocopying: 15p per sheet ·         Electronic materials	Ambience ·         Policies to support study (state) Silent atmosphere, quiet morning, only 3 adults in library. ·         Social aspects for elderly ·         Social aspects for young: Low tables and chairs. Designated childrens corner. Lots of information posters up. ·         Reference Section: Well signposted & informative.
Building ·         Windows: Well lit with internet and photocopying services in a separate corner. ·         Design: Building is dated. Well laid out interior.	Other comments: Staff were friendly and very helpful. One staff member searched for resources which were very useful to me.

Date: 11.03.11                                                  Signed: Pamela Frazer