Overview
Electronic Resources Librarian role at Trinity College Dublin. Post ID: 038620. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract. Hours: Part-Time (0.5 FTE). Salary: Assistant Librarian 2 Salary Scale (€46,242 - €63,550 per annum, pro rata).
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation.
Responsibilities
* Manage the Library's electronic resources, including databases, e-journals, and e-botwooks, for users both on and off campus.
* Work closely with the Acquisitions & Subscriptions Librarian to populate and maintain the Library’s electronic resource management systems, and with the Systems Librarian to maintain authentication and link resolver tools.
* Set up and maintain access for existing, new and trial electronic resources, and liaise with staff in Acquisitions & Metadata to ensure e-resources are discoverable via the Library web pages and resource discovery systems.
* Monitor and analyse the use of e-resources to measure value and impact.
* Resolve access issues and communicate with vendors, publishers and library staff regarding such issues.
* Support Library staff in developing and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues relating to the acquisition, licensing, access, and usage of electronic resources.
How to apply
* To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that addresses the following points:
* Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
* Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
* Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
* Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Details
* Hours of Post: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
* Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Librarian 2 Salary Scale (€46,242 - €63,550 per annum, pro rata) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
How to get more information
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Laura Rooney Ferris, Deputy Head, CMOS, Acquisitions & Metadata, E: rooneyfl@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email Andrea Free at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Equality and inclusion
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
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* Manufacturing
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