Vacancy: Curator of Western Collections

Chester Beatty Library

Job Title: Curator of Western Collections

Grade: Assistant Keeper Grade I

Starting Salary: €51,781 (incremental salary scale applies)

Reports to: Head of Collections

Location: Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

Job Description:

To lead the Western Collections area of the Library and to implement its strategic priorities; to engage with relevant research communities; to understand user needs and reflect them in content development and interpretation. The CBL is a collegial organisation and the holder of the post will be expected to work in close consultation with his/her professional colleagues.

The full job description is available on the Chester Beatty website.

Application Instructions:

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter expressing interest in the position and outlining relevant experience, together with a complete curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (mail, e-mail and telephone numbers) of three professional references to:

Ms June Lattimore
PA to the Director
Chester Beatty Library
Dublin Castle
Dublin 2
Ireland

Email: personnel@cbl.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm GMT on Friday 6 September 2013.

Referees will not be contacted until the search committee has informed the candidate of doing so.