Sub-Librarian (Collections, Content, Heritage and Knowledge) // The Law Library – The Bar of Ireland
| Sub-LibrarianCollections, Content, Heritage and Knowledge | ||
| Role Objective: | A member of the Library Management Team with significant leadership and management responsibilities, contributing to the achievement of the strategic mission, goals and objectives of the Library & Information Service in support of the Strategic Plan of The Bar of Ireland. Supporting one of our three strategic pillars by ensuring our Collections are robust and accessible in a knowledge based, networked environment. | |
| Competence Area: | Skill | Related Tasks Description – List is not exhaustive |
| Technical Competencies | Collections and Content | Manage and develop all library collections, electronic, digital and print. Ensure comprehensive, robust and resilient collections to meet members’ needs. |
| Using the strategy as a framework to inform the Collection Development Policy for the development of the library’s information resources, including selection, acquisition, retention and disposal. To use the plan as a risk management tool for the service. | ||
| Understanding the nature of collections and how this is changing: set out and apply criteria for selection, acquisition, conservation and disposal of resources to organise collections of every kind, to look after them and guarantee accessibility. | ||
| Digitalisation | Contribute to the design and development of a digital repository for The Bar of Ireland. | |
| Knowledge Management | Develop the library as a broker and disseminator of information, as well as a repository, through exhibitions, publications and specialist initiatives. | |
| Library Operations Support | Support the development of a space management programme for library resources. | |
| Benchmark services against established sector best practice. Develop new ideas to ensure the library’s offering is delivered to a high standard, is responsive and reflects changing user needs. Compile and analyse key statistics to allow informed decision making. | ||
| Manage and direct the work, including performance development and evaluation of the staff within position remit. | ||
| Legal Jurisdictions | Has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Irish Legal System, including its legislative process and courts system. Has an excellent knowledge of the jurisdictions of England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Has a very good understanding of other common law jurisdictions. Has an excellent understanding of EU law and its place in Irish law. | |
| Legal Resources (multi-jurisdictional) | Has an excellent knowledge and understanding of all relevant legal resources both electronic and print. | |
| Ability to advise on collection development over a wide range of practice areas through in-depth knowledge of database, textbook and journal sources, including historical sources. | ||
| Financial Management | Maintain up-to-date knowledge of organisation’s financial priorities and strategy. | |
| Responsible for drawing up department’s budget, forward planning for future budget years and liaising with organisation’s management as required. | ||
| Responsible for drawing up business cases for new services and staff | ||
| Responsible for contract negotiations with suppliers and vendors within own remit | ||
| Ability to demonstrate value of products and services. | ||
| Organisational Competencies | Customer Focus | Dedicated to our “Member first” ethos, proactively seek feedback from members, as appropriate and take positive steps to enable our organization to serve our members more effectively. |
| Communication | Show open and engaged communications with the ability to listen and respond with respect and clarity. Skilled at conveying information to members and colleagues. | |
| Collaboration | Demonstrate a cooperative spirit and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals and objectives. Develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams; encouraging and offering cooperation. | |
| Leadership Competencies | Strategic Focus | Advocate and support the delivery of the strategic plan, ensuring team members understand their role therein. |
| Continuous Improvement Champion | Staying informed of industry trends and changing technology. Making suggestions on ways to solve problems, improve workflow without being asked. | |
| People Development | Set and maintain high performance standards for self and team members, ensuring to give positive and constructive feedback regularly. | |
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
- A postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science, recognised by the Library Association of Ireland
- At least three years’ experience at leadership and management-level in a Library & Information Services setting, preferably in a legal, special or equivalent environment
Competencies
- Professional knowledge and expertise in library operations and management, including digital developments and how they may support and contribute to The Bar of Ireland’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Understanding of the role the library plays in preserving the culture and heritage of the profession and the ability to develop initiatives to support this.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a significant library budget.
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and managing teams, preferably in a legal library setting.
- Experience using a variety of platforms and applications for the development and delivery of a 21st century library and information service.
- Engages well with stakeholders, both internal and external, and responds to their needs while managing expectations.
- Knowledge or understanding of the publication process is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to proactively manage relationships.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to handle a busy, varied workload.
- Team player, who can self-start and work independently.
Application Process:
- Candidates should submit a cover letter and full CV by e-mail to jobs@lawlibrary.ie by 4pm on 11th August 2022.
