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 to recruit a full-time Library Assistant on a specified purpose contract basis. This post is based in the General Collections & Finance (GC&F) section. The successful candidate will undertake a variety of duties in support of the section, including managing book and journal acquisitions, and will assist in the day-to-day services of the section and a variety of projects in the Library.

Administrative and other duties: This will include:

• To process orders for print and eBooks through to making them available for use in a timely manner.

• To manage the day-to-day processing of all functions related to print journals and government publications.

• To contribute to the effective use of the Library Management System and other systems and applications.

• To monitor departmental book budgets and provide information on same.

• To coordinate and promote new publications by Maynooth University and St Patrick’s Pontifical University staff, and new acquisitions.

• To respond to queries from academic staff, students and library colleagues (phone, email, face-to-face, etc.) in a timely manner.

• To maintain and monitor statistics using LibInsights, the Library Management System’s analytics functionality, and other relevant systems.

• To participate in a variety of library activities and internal committees.

• To undertake project work when required.

• Any other duties assigned by the Librarian or his nominee.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well both as part of a team and on own initiative. (Communication, working as part of a team/own initiative)

• Demonstrable organisational and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities/deadlines. (Organisation and time management skills)

• Strong commitment to customer service, responsiveness, and flexibility. (Customer service and flexibility)

• Attention to detail, with an emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness, and a problem-solving approach to work. (Attention to detail and problem-solving)

• Excellent IT skills including MS Office suite and Library Services Platforms or similar. (ICT experience)

• Previous experience in a library.

• Experience using Alma.

Tenure This is a full-time, temporary post for a specified purpose, anticipated to be 13 months duration.

Salary Library Assistant (2025): €30,263 – €49,035 p.a. (16 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Hours of Work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements.

Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.