Library Assistant (Teaching and Research Support)

at  Trinity College Dublin

ABOUT TRINITY:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.

POST SUMMARY

The post holder will join the team responsible for the provision of services to staff and students in the Library complex on the Trinity College Dublin city-centre campus. They will support the delivery of teaching and research support services and reading room services to students and staff of the university, along with visiting researchers and the general public. This position offers great scope for developing a wide range of library and other information-related skills.
Post status: Permanent
Hours of Post: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Library Assistant (50%) salary scale (€14,313 to €21,468 per annum) in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

• Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

PLEASE SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR THIS POSITION.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Siobhán Dunne, Deputy Head, Readers’ Services (Teaching, Research Support & User Experience) at E: dunnes22@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email Olivia McTernan, Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment

Please refer the Job description for details