I’m delighted to introduce Shaping Tomorrow: A Strategy for Ireland’s Research Libraries, CONUL’s Strategic Plan for 2025-2029. This strategy is a shared vision for the future of research libraries across the island of Ireland. It reflects our values, our strengths, and our ambitions.
Shaping Tomorrow provides a roadmap for the next chapter in the evolution of Irish research libraries. It is designed to foster collaboration, strengthen community and drive meaningful transformation across Ireland’s research libraries.
At its core, the strategy focuses on three priorities, with clear deliverables and priorities:
The strategy emerged through a collaborative process in 2024, including workshops, consultations, and strategic discussions. I would like to extend my thanks to all those who participated. Shaping Tomorrow is about where we go from here, together. I’m excited for what lies ahead and proud to be on this journey with the CONUL community.