Comments on: UCC Boole library is like for Fort knox http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/ The musings of a team of 20 something friends in Cork, Ireland Tue, 22 May 2012 03:32:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: UCC Library http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-13563 UCC Library Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:58:42 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-13563 Yes, UCC library has an access control system, as do all other academic library in Ireland and many others worldwide. It is hardly unique in this regard. In fact it was the students union who insisted that access be controlled to prevent non UCC students taking up valuable study spaces especially during the busy exam period, again not unique. UCC library is statute bound and its obligation is to serve the research needs of the staff and students of UCC and to maintain its collections. The needs of others are secondary to this role. In any given year UCC Library accepts between 700 and 800 external readers and issues 400-500 day passes to visitors. Yes, it is true that you have to be engaged in scholarly research, but not for profit or as part of your work. However writing a book is scholarly research and the profit may or may not come later, local history adds to the overall regional knowledge and is to be encouraged. Those doing Postgraduate degrees in other Universities can get access through various reciprocal schemes. Undergraduates in other colleges can get access during vacation periods. This also applies to our students trying to access other college and university libraries. Yes we do restrict access and we insist that people who apply to join the library must meet our criteria for membership. Also the needs of any external members cannot conflict with the needs of staff and student s of UCC. This is not unreasonable. So while the facts you have put forward are in general true, your assumptions on the application of the library rules are very far from the truth and do not reflect the actuality on the ground. Sincerely UCC Library Yes, UCC library has an access control system, as do all other academic library in Ireland and many others worldwide. It is hardly unique in this regard. In fact it was the students union who insisted that access be controlled to prevent non UCC students taking up valuable study spaces especially during the busy exam period, again not unique.

UCC library is statute bound and its obligation is to serve the research needs of the staff and students of UCC and to maintain its collections. The needs of others are secondary to this role.

In any given year UCC Library accepts between 700 and 800 external readers and issues 400-500 day passes to visitors.

Yes, it is true that you have to be engaged in scholarly research, but not for profit or as part of your work. However writing a book is scholarly research and the profit may or may not come later, local history adds to the overall regional knowledge and is to be encouraged. Those doing Postgraduate degrees in other Universities can get access through various reciprocal schemes. Undergraduates in other colleges can get access during vacation periods. This also applies to our students trying to access other college and university libraries.

Yes we do restrict access and we insist that people who apply to join the library must meet our criteria for membership. Also the needs of any external members cannot conflict with the needs of staff and student s of UCC. This is not unreasonable.

So while the facts you have put forward are in general true, your assumptions on the application of the library rules are very far from the truth and do not reflect the actuality on the ground.

Sincerely
UCC Library

]]> By: admin http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-12843 admin Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:49:35 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-12843 janice, ambrand.com is a just website about things we are interested in We have no interest in genealogy We are not called McCarthy We don't understand why you are so angry with us (talking about "break[ing] the bank" and sending us an email in capital letters demanding something) We don't work for UCC, indeed if you read the article you will see we can't even enter their library. I suggest you contact a Co Cork genealogist, we have heard good things about http://www.duchasresearch.com/about.html although naturally he charges a fee for his services. Good luck in your search janice,

ambrand.com is a just website about things we are interested in

We have no interest in genealogy
We are not called McCarthy
We don’t understand why you are so angry with us (talking about “break[ing] the bank” and sending us an email in capital letters demanding something)

We don’t work for UCC, indeed if you read the article you will see we can’t even enter their library.

I suggest you contact a Co Cork genealogist, we have heard good things about http://www.duchasresearch.com/about.html although naturally he charges a fee for his services.

Good luck in your search

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]]> By: janice mccarthy http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-12835 janice mccarthy Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:45:32 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-12835 I am researching my ancestors the famous or infamous McCarthys of Cork.. I have researched up to Daniel of Novahal , now im stuck. The clan id from Drishane. Because i live in Australia, it is doubly hard getting any info. Fort Knox would be an apt description. The Rev florence McCarthy, titular Bishop of Cork Was the brother of my ancestor. Surely you could supply any info you have., im sure it would not break the bank. I am researching my ancestors the famous or infamous McCarthys of Cork..

I have researched up to Daniel of Novahal , now im stuck. The clan id from Drishane. Because i live in Australia, it is doubly hard getting any info.

Fort Knox would be an apt description.

The Rev florence McCarthy, titular Bishop of Cork Was the brother of my ancestor.

Surely you could supply any info you have., im sure it would not break the bank.

]]> By: serialcomplainer http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-12799 serialcomplainer Sun, 11 May 2008 11:48:47 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2008/04/12/ucc-boole-library-is-like-for-fort-knox/#comment-12799 Is the turnstile designed to accomodate wheelchair users? Is the turnstile designed to accomodate wheelchair users?

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