Overview
Department: Library
Vacancy ID: 037503
Closing Date: 25-Sep-2025
The Library is a key part of both Maynooth University and St Patrick’s College Maynooth. The Library was founded in 1795 and is now housed in the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library. We have over 450,000 books/eBooks and more than 42,000 electronic journals and provide a range of information skills and training courses.
We are seeking a part-time (22 hours and 45 minutes per week, worked over 5 days) term-time Library Assistant. This post is based in the Engagement and Information Services (EIS) section. The successful candidate will be part of a team covering the Information and Admission Desks in the Library. These desks are staffed during Library service hours and a rota system is in operation. The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts including evening and weekend duties.
Position details
Salary Scale
Library Assistant (2025): €30,566 – €49,525 p.a. (16 points)
Salary scale based on full-time position, pro-rated for part-time positions.
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Closing date and how to apply
Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) Thursday 25th of September 2025
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Qualifications and requirements
• The position is part-time and involves working a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
• The successful candidate will work as part of the Information and Admission Desks team within the Library and contribute to Library service hours.
Equal opportunities and status
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer.
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University.
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