Deputy University Librarian, Library, Assistant Secretary, Full-Time, Permanent
Applications are invited for the permanent, full-time post of Deputy University Librarian at the University of Galway Library.
The Deputy University Librarian has particular responsibility for Health and Safety, Library Spaces, Staffing and Library IT. The post holder ensures a safe, secure, comfortable environment that enables and inspires staff and students to carry out their study and work to the best of their ability. The postholder ensures that library staff are appropriately deployed to meet strategic goals and that they have the skills, competencies and development opportunities required to do their job and to develop their careers. The post holder ensures that Library IT infrastructure is developed and exploited for maximum efficiency and effectiveness of services. A specific focus for the next few years will be managing the new Library and Learning Commons project, leading Heads of Department in the development of new service models in preparation for the new building and overseeing planning for the move to the new Library and Learning Commons.
For informal enquiries, please contact Monica Crump, University Librarian, Email: [email protected].
Additional information on the Unit is available at: https: // library.universityofgalway.ie
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/strategy2025/
Salary: Assistant Secretary €107,173.00 to €122,637.00 p.a (This appointment will be made on the Assistant Secretary scale in line with current Government pay policy). Applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011 and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/media/financialaccounting/financialaccountingoffice/QA321-Updated- PP-Remuneration.pdf
The closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 30th May 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Interviews are expected to take place on campus in the University of Galway on 24th June 2024.
For more information and Application Form please see https:// www. universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/. Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www. dbei.ie
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.