Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure


Museums, Libraries and Archives

Museums

We are committed to ensuring the highest standards for our museums and that they continue to develop as attractions both for the local population and our ever increasing visitors.

Libraries

DCAL’s vision for the public library service is: ‘A flexible and responsive library service which provides a dynamic focal point in the community and assists people to fulfil their potential’.

Archives

The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official archive for Northern Ireland. It aims to identify and preserve records of historical, social and cultural importance and make them available for the information, education and enjoyment of the public.

PRONI is the official place of deposit for public records in Northern Ireland. In addition, it collects a wide range of archives from private sources. PRONI also advises on and promotes best practice in archive and records management to ensure that today’s records will be available for future generations.

Further information can be found at www.proni.gov.uk

Related Links

Information

Delivering Tomorrow's Libraries

Museums Policy Consultation.Document

museums_policy_-_consultation_document

Access to the Northern Ireland Digital Register

Click here for the Northern Ireland Digital Register