Library users around the country are signing up for free online courses in a collaboration between FÁS, public library services and An Chomhairle Leabharlanna. Under the programme, which is being rolled-out in stages across the country, library users are being offered free online courses at participating elearning libraries, with the support of a dedicated facilitator assigned to each library. Currently there are 89 libraries participating.
Aimed at absolute beginners and those who want to improve their skills, the courses on offer include ECDL; Health & Safety; Basic Photography; Finance Fundamentals; Computer SKills; Office Administration/Reception; Child Development Basics; Gardening and Horticulture, and English as a second language.
Library users can sign up for the courses and access them using the Internet PCs in the library, all at no charge.
