About CONUL

Introduction

CONUL was established in 1971 by the seven university libraries and the National Library of Ireland. Later members to join the consortium were RCSI, DIT and RIA.

The aims of the consortiums are:

  • To foster discussion on matters of concern
  • To promote the libraries to relevant bodies
  • To establish agreed positions
  • To develop excellence in services
  • To challenge accepted orthodoxy
  • To foster new developments.