The Holland Library, NMCI is a focal point for students outside the classroom environment. Here students can use the open access computers, read at individual study spaces and browse in the library.
Currently the library has a book stock of approximately 4,000 volumes and this collection will be developed on an ongoing basis with support from Cork Institute of Technology and the Irish Naval Service as well as donations of funds and materials from external organisations. The library has a maritime focus and subjects covered range from law, meteorology and marine engineering to seamanship and navigation.
As a constituent college of Cork Institute of Technology, NMCI students can request materials from other CIT Libraries and can access online databases subscribed to by CIT Library.
All materials held in the Holland Library, NMCI are recorded on the CIT Library catalogue. To search the catalogue, click here
- All students attending courses at NMCI have access to the The Holland Library, NMCI
- All staff of NMCI have access to the The Holland Library, NMCI
- External and graduate members of CIT Library have access to the The Holland Library, NMCI
Patron Type | Number of items | Loan Period |
Years 1 – 3 Short term courses |
3 | 2 weeks |
Year 4 | 5 | 2 weeks |
Postgraduate courses | 5 | 4 weeks |
Staff Permanent / Full-Time | 10 | 3 months |
Staff Part-Time | 5 | 3 months |
External & Graduate Members | 2 | 2 weeks |
Photocopying is charged for through the purchase of photocopying cards from the library desk or reception. Cards cost €3 for 32 copies.
The course that you are taking will determine your entitlement to IT Access.
All computers in the Holland Library are networked to the printer. Printing should be used for bona fide academic purposes only.
Videos can be viewed using the television / VCR combo unit. Ask at the library desk for a remote control and earphones.
CD-ROMs and DVDs can be played on the open access computers.
NMCI does not take responsibility for any personal items lost or misplaced. If you have lost something, please check with library or reception staff.
Use the library catalogue to search for NMCI related books and other material
Monday to Friday 8.00a.m. - 9.30p.m.
Bookstore Hours are as follows: Monday to Thursday - 9.00am to 2.00pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Fridays - 9.00am to 2.30pm
*Closed Saturday & Sunday and public holidays
N.B. Books required for use after hours in the The Holland Library, NMCI must be checked out 15 minutes before closing