Location: Clonmel Campus
This post will be primarily be based at the location specified above, but from time to time and at the discretion of the Institute, hours of work may be allocated at any of the LIT campuses.
Contract Type: Permanent Whole-Time
Reporting to Institute Librarian or other such person as they may nominate
Competition Type: Open Competition
A panel may be formed from this competition
Minimum Qualifications/Experience
Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role.
Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard;
Have obtained at least Grade 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
2 Years satisfactory work experience in an academic library
Competencies Required
Excellent IT skills
Excellent communication, inter-personal and team working skills
Good presentation skills
Flexible, collaborative and co-operative attitude
Duties
The successful candidate’s duties will include the following:
To assist in the managing of the day-to-day operation of the library
To assist in efficient use of library resources, for students and staff.
To assist in the supervision of junior staff
To assist in all administration procedures of the libraries.
To assist with maintain and develop the Library’s online resource, library collections
and other resources.
To assist in organise /promote and participate in both internal and external user
education programmes.
To assist in prepare library guides and online information literacy tutorials as
appropriate.
To assist in organising library material, cataloguing, acquisitions of library
resources.
To assist in/participate in the delivery of an information enquiry service to the
Institute community and regional interests.
To assist in developing and monitor special services for students with special needs
To assist in carry out user surveys
To assist in handling special cases at the circulation desk
To undertake other duties as defined by the Institute Librarian or his nominee from
time to time
Closing date – 12 noon Friday 26 March 2021
