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Functions of Board of Library.
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12.—(1) The principal functions of the Board of the Library shall be to conserve, restore, maintain and enlarge the library material in the collection of the Library for the benefit of the public and to establish and maintain a record of library material (including material relating to the Irish language) in relation to Ireland and to contribute to the provision of access by members of the public to material relating to other countries.
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(2) The Board shall have all such powers as it considers necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions under this Act including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the following powers:
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(a) to facilitate, encourage, assist and promote the carrying out of research in the Library,
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(b) to facilitate, encourage, assist and promote the carrying out of genealogical research,
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(c) to facilitate, encourage, assist and promote the granting and confirming of coats of arms,
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(d) to lend, subject to the provisions of this Act, library material,
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(e) to arrange for the provision of a library and information service for members of the public,
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(f) to foster and promote the Library as a national centre for reference, research, bibliographic and other information services,
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(g) to foster and promote the Library as an integral part of the national culture,
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(h) to foster and promote the Irish language in the course of the performance of its functions,
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(i) to disseminate and promote the dissemination of literature and information relating to the collection,
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(j) to foster and promote contacts with other libraries and educational establishments,
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(k) to participate and promote participation in international collaborative library projects and, where appropriate, to enter into agreements, subject to the consent of the Minister, with comparable bodies outside the State,
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(l) to engage in international activities concerning librarianship and other related matters including, where appropriate, representation of the State at conferences, meetings and seminars,
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(m) to enter into agreements with other libraries, cultural bodies and educational establishments in the State (including inter-library loan agreements with other libraries in the State and outside the State),
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(n) to acquire, borrow or accept a donation or bequest of library material,
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(o) to catalogue the material in the collection of the Library,
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(p) to compile, publish and distribute (with or without charge) books, magazines, journals, reports or other printed matter, including aural and visual material as may be appropriate in relation to any matter connected with the functions or activities of the Board,
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(q) to acquire and make use of copyright, patents, licences, privileges and concessions as may be appropriate in relation to any matter connected with the functions or activities of the Board,
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(r) to produce or arrange for the production of reproductions of library material in the collection of the Library or of souvenirs,
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(s) to arrange for the sale of material relating to the collection of the Library, of reproductions of library material or of souvenirs or other goods,
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(t) to engage in such activities for the purpose of raising funds for the Library as it thinks appropriate.
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