Vacancy: Library Assistant - National College of Ireland

Permanent position, closing date for applications 21st February

Salary - €23,490 (Library Assistant 1 Scale, Point 1)
Hours - 35 per week, including Saturday and evening work
Closing date for applications - 3pm, Thursday 21st February 2013

Key Responsibilities

Attending to issue/reader services desk for designated periods.

Dealing with serials module of library catalogue (Horizon).

Ordering and receiving new library stock.

Shelving and tidying of library stock.

Generating and sending of library notices.

Assisting with reader enquiries.

Assisting with the use of electronic resources.

Booking of rooms for public and student use.

Photocopying of material, when necessary.

Assisting with the servicing of the off-campus programmes.

Any other tasks as assigned by the Librarian.

Key Attributes

Recent graduate with a Library qualification.

Previous experience within a library environment would be desirable.

Good customer service experience and skills.

Good keyboard skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work as part of a small team.

Working knowledge of windows environment.

An interest in electronic media is essential.

Working knowledge of the internet and online databases would be advantageous.

Positive approach to continued training.


To apply for this position, please e-mail your Cover Letter and CV quoting reference number NCI0530 to: recruitment@ncirl.ie by 3pm, Thursday 21st February 2013.