Library Assistant

The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking a committed, proactive candidate to work within our Teaching & Research Development (TRD) team. The post-holder will report to the Senior Library Assistant, Teaching & Research Development.

This is a key role within our very busy Teaching & Research Development team, which supports the teaching and research agenda of our student, academic and research community. The successful candidate will, after a period of initial training, have a varied role in the daily running of the TRD service. This will include: providing support to our classes, workshops and events; carrying out a wide range of administrative tasks to ensure excellent output from the TRD team and liaising with other library teams and university units to progress priority tasks.

Principal Duties Administrative and other duties: This will include: • Working closely with the Senior Library Assistant, TRD, to ensure an efficient, high-quality and responsive administrative service for the Teaching & Research Development team; • Managing user queries directed to TRD, via our enquiry management platform, LibAnswers, and assigning queries within the team as required; • Updating and co-ordinating all TRD documentation, including workflow and orderdocumentation; • Providing support to our classes and workshops, including room booking, staff communication and advertisement; • Delivering tours, talks and workshops, as required, as part of our engagement programme; Co-ordinating the production of our print Welcome and LIST booklets, including liaison with our suppliers, to a strict deadline; • Supporting the collection and management of TRD statistics, including class, workshop and engagement statistics; • Creating online resources for the Library’s YouTube channel and social media platforms; • Assisting in the development, updating and promotion of our online guides; • Back-up cover for EIS desk services as required and when available; • Participation in TRD and wider library projects, to enhance our service and outputs; • Other duties associated with the above; • Any other duties assigned by the Librarian or their nominee.

The ideal candidate will have: Essential • Ability to work as part of a team in a flexible and responsive way; • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines; • Excellent IT skills, including demonstrable skills in using Office 365, web-based resources and database; • Familiarity with social media and its role in user engagement; • Previous experience of working in a library or customer facing environment.

Desirable • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • Accuracy and attention to detail; • Ability to focus on a number of tasks concurrently; • Excellent time keeping, reliability and a high level of motivation; • Proactive, energetic, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to a variety of tasks and projects; • Previous experience presenting / delivering content to users.

The Library There are two main buildings – the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library, both of which hold significant book, archive and manuscript collections. The John Paul II Library holds over 400,000 print items. Access is also provided to over 500,000 electronic books and 70,000 electronic journals. Further information about the Library can be found on the Library’s website and social media platforms.

The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 15,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, in the 25 years since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional, and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University is now acknowledged to be one of the leading young universities in the world, and in 2022 ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With over 15,000 students Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its worldclass academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Research at Maynooth also is very much central to its teaching and the University prides itself on placing equal value on its research and teaching missions.

Principles and Values Maynooth University is committed to the following values: • Scholarly rigour; • Academic freedom; • Integrity and ethical behaviour; • Collegiality, transparency and trust; • Equality, inclusiveness and social justice; • Operational excellence, organisational flexibility and responsiveness; • Dignity, respect and care for the individual.

Strategy 2018 - 2022 The University’s Strategic Plan 2018-22 builds from a position of confidence. Maynooth University is a University with ambition, vision and values, a clear identity and sense of purpose, a history of achievement, and a future of considerable promise. The Strategy builds on the University’s accomplishments and concentrates institutional energy and resources on further development of research and postgraduate education. For more information please visit http//www.maynoothuniversity.ie/about-us/universitystrategic-plan Selection and Appointment • Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview; • Appointments will be approved by the President based on the report of the selection board; • It is anticipated that interviews will be held during the month of December/January 2023. • The appointment is expected to be effective from as soon as possible thereafter.

Equality and Diversity Maynooth University values the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seeks to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual. To learn more about Salary Library Assistant (2023): €27,353 – €45,939 p.a. (16 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions