Work Matters at the Library is an initiative supporting business start-ups, job seeking or career changes.

If you need support in any of these areas, then Waterford Libraries are the ideal starting point. We will support you in finding the information you need, whatever that is.

We have a varied collection of books and eBooks on business start-ups, job seeking and employment, as well as daily newspapers, free PC access and WiFi.

Through our online resources you can get access to free courses in CV writing, interview skills, business plan and grant proposal writing along with 100s of other free courses. We also have access to free eMagazines covering business and computing and free online language learning courses. Self service printing, photocopying and scanning facilities are also available.

Access to these resources is free through library membership. Becoming a library member is easy just click here and fill out the online membership form. Once your membership is processed you can start using the library resources to kick-start that job search, career change or research that idea you’ve always had for a new business.

For further information about Work Matters visit: www.librariesireland.ie/services/work-matters

What We Offer

• Free Membership
• Support with Research
• PCs and Internet Access
• Spaces for Meetings, Study and Research
• Online Learning with access to over 500 e-learning courses
• Business and Employment Books, Journals, Newspapers, Reports
• eBooks &  eAudiobooks
• eMagazines
• Printing, Scanning and Photocopying Facilities
• Workshops, Presentations and Networking Opportunities
• Language Learning

What You Can Do

• Explore career information
• Learn about support available for jobseekers
• Develop new skills to boost your CV and Job Application
• Search and apply for Jobs
• Research companies and potential suppliers
• Develop new skills to plan, start and grow your own business
• Research funding sources for small businesses
• Explore the market and identify potential customers
• Research your competitors
• Connect with like-minded people and share experiences