Open Access Monitor Officer

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. The University is host to the the shared national service, the Irish Research e-Library (IReL). IReL provides member institutions access to a wide range of research information resources, open access publishing services and open research infrastructure. IReL is seeking to appoint an Officer to oversee the further development and operation of the National Open Access Monitor and to provide coordination support to Open Repositories Ireland (ORI), an organisation dedicated to supporting the development of repositories and repository staff. A robust network of repositories is key to developing a trustworthy national monitor for open access.

Principal Duties Lead the operation and development of the National Open Access Monitor: • Liase with OpenAire on the the day to day running of the monitor and development requirements and run the local helpdesk • Report to the Monitor Advisory Group on progress of the Monitor and gather feedback on potential developments • Engage with stakeholders to encourage uptake and integration of the Monitor into local workflow • Stay up to date with national and international developments in Open Science Monitoring and promote the Irish OA Monitor as an international exemplar • Draft and manage Monitor documentation on Zenodo Provide coordination support for Open Repositories Ireland: • Act as the primary coordination point for ORI, supporting community conveners, working groups, and project partners • Organise ORI community meetings, training sessions, and collaborative activities in alignment with national repository priorities • Facilitate communication across the ORI network via mailing lists, team sites, and shared resources • Maintain and update ORI documentation, including guidance materials, repository implementation updates, and event records • Support alignment between ORI and related national initiatives such as the Open Access Monitor, SCOIR, and other NORF-funded projects • Assist with the preparation of summary reports and outputs from ORI-led initiatives

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential • A Masters in Library and Information studies or equivalent professional qualification • Demonstrable knowledge of policies and practices related to open research and research infrastructure • Experience in coordination or support roles involving stakeholder engagement and collaborative networks • Proven ability to work on own initiative, to manage several issues simultaneously, to meet strict deadlines • Project management skills and experience • Excellent IT skills • The ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail • Well-developed interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

Desirable • A project management qualification • Experience working in research libraries or within scholarly communications • Familiarity with repository platforms (e.g. DSpace, EPrints) and metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core, OpenAIRE)

IReL IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries. Established in 2004, it provides participating member institutions with access to a wide range of licensed e-resources, open access publishing agreements with over twenty publishers, and open science infrastructure. Funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science and the Higher Education Authority, IReL is hosted by Maynooth University and its activities are overseen by a governance committee with representation from a range of stakeholders.

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 in 2024 ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings, placing 86th in the world. 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 anddoctoral 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.

Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition

Maynooth University Strategic Plan 2023 – 2028 The University’s Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028 builds on our rich academic history and strong foundations to set out an ambitious and forward-looking path for the future of our University. This roadmap underscores our commitment to adapt to a changing world while staying true to our values. Our vision is to be a university of excellence, opportunity and impact, having a significant stake in all three. Tenure

This a full-time, temporary post, of 12 months duration. Salary Assitant Librarian Grade II (2025) : €45,339– €63,665 p.a. (9 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 (prorated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements.