Library

- Books

The books in this list are set out in the usual format used in the book trade. The number of each volume is followed by the author; then the title followed by the edition, the date and the number of pages.

There are other abbreviations used: CAB refers to the lectures delivered to the Central Association of Beekeepers. The initials IBRA after an entry indicate those published by the International Bee Research Association. Where possible the country of origin is given. All Irish publications are indicated as are those published in the US. The bulk of the books are English and these are not indicated.

When ordering books please order by number. This makes it easier to send on the right book.

Borrowers are allowed to borrow two books at a time for a period of one month. those who have not borrowed previously from the Library should furnish a letter from their Association secretary confirming their current membership.

Books must be ordered by post not over the telephone.

Available from:

Mr Jim Ryan
"Inisfail"
Kickham Street
Thurles
Co Tipperary
Tel No: 0504-22228
e-mail: jimbee1@eircom.net

- Videos/DVDs

The FIBKA library of Videos/DVD's is maintained by our Video Librarian:

Mr Redmond Williams
Tincurry
Cahir
Co Tipperary
Tel No: 052-42617
e-mail: emwilliams@eircom.net

They are available to both Associations and individuals as follows: -

Affiliated Associations

The Librarian will post DVD's out to Association Secretaries on request and the Association concerned will pay the return postage.

1. Associations can borrow a maximum of two DVD's at any one time.
2. Associations can hold a DVD for a period of two weeks and must return it within this time period.
3. DVD's are the property of FIBKA and must be replaced if lost or damaged.

Individuals

An individual borrow must be a member of an association affiliated to FIBKA.

1. A letter from the Secretary of the borrowers Association confirming their membership must accompany the first application.
2. Individuals are limited to one DVD at any one time.
3. Individuals must undertake to replace any damaged or broken DVD's
4. A borrower must return the DVD within two weeks; failure to do so will disqualify the borrower from obtaining further DVD's.
5. The borrower must pay €3 towards the cost of posting out the DVD and this fee can be enclosed in the return envelope.

Schools etc

Schools or other organisations if interested should contact the Librarian and arrangements can be made to accommodate if at all possible.

- Slides

The following sets of slides on Beekeeping topics are available to Federation Lecturers and Association Secretaries. Each set comes with explanatory notes.

1. Activities of Worker Honeybees:- 8 Slides
2. Composition of the Colony:- 12 Slides
3. Activities within the Colony:- 12 Slides
4. Foraging Bees:- 12 Slides
5. Bumble Bees Life History:- 8 Slides
6. Queen Rearing / Introduction:- 12 Slides
7. Seasonal Management of Honey Bees:- 18 Slides
8. Bumble Bee Life Cycle Colony:- 8 Slides
9. The Honey Bee:- 8 Slides
10. Hive Types and Other Equipment:- 18 Slides

Please contact the Video Librarian to arrange to hire them.