Library Assistant

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must:

• have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard;

• be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard;

• have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

Desirable:

• Two years’ satisfactory work experience in an academic library

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Analytical and numerical ability, with strong attention to detail

• Excellent computer skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (training will be provided in library specific software)

Overview of the Role

To assist in the managing of the day-to-day operation of the library and support students and staff.

Duties

The successful candidate’s duties may include some or all of the following:

• To assist in the managing of the day-to-day operation of the library

• To assist in efficient and effective use of library resources in supporting students and staff

• To assist in all administration procedures of the library

• To assist in the procurement/acquisition of library resources

• To assist in the processing and organising of library resources

• To assist in tasks associated with managing the library’s print collections, including weeding, inventory and other stock management tasks

• To assist with maintaining and developing the Library’s online resources

• To assist in the management of library journal and other subscriptions

• To assist in the organisation, promotion, and delivery of library information literacy programmes

• To assist in the preparation of library printed guides and online information literacy guides and in the maintenance of online reading lists

• To assist in the provision of a library information desk service point and in lending and other services delivered there

• To assist in the delivery of library reference and enquiry services both in the library building and online

• To assist in the provision of an inter library loan/document supply service

• To assist in the delivery of a postal loan service and inter campus library loan service

• To assist in the integration of library services across all campuses of the university, including participation in multi-campus library working groups and committees

• To undertake other duties as defined by the Librarian from time to time

Salary

The Salary Scale attached to this post is €38,599 – €54,911 (10 points).

Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 3rd Point (€42,740) of the Salary Scale in accordance with University Policy.