Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to beconsidered for inclusion on panels from which vacancies for Executive Librarian (Grade 6)may be filled.
The Executive Librarian post is a professional management level roleresponsible for the delivery and development of library services. It involves managingstaff, resources, programmes and service areas.
The Library Service in County Cork is delivered through a network of 25 branch libraries, a fleet of mobile libraries, and an expanding range of online services. Branch libraries are located in the county’s main towns, with the Library Headquarters on Carrigrohane Road serving as the central hub for Reference and Local Studies, bibliographic services, and administration. The core mission of the Library Service is to provide inclusive access toreading, information, knowledge, culture, and lifelong learning for the people of CountyCork and beyond.
Cork County Library works to fulfil this mission through a branch and mobile librarynetwork that places libraries at the centre of their communities, as well as through a growing online presence that seeks to connect with and serve people in a digital society. As the Library Service is a county-wide service, staff may be required to provide cover at, and may be reassigned to, any service point within County Cork, as required by the County Librarian.
DUTIES
Oversee the effective management and continuous development of a library branchor service area, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Lead, motivate, and manage staff to achieve service objectives, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Facilitate access to information resources, manage circulation services, support collection development, and deliver user education initiatives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of library policies, programmes, and strategic plans.
Manage and support library information systems and digital services to ensure efficiency, accessibility, and innovation.
Oversee the effective use of resources, including buildings, facilities and budgets.
Plan, organise, and promote library events and outreach activities, including the use of social media and digital platforms.
Prepare and manage budgets including cash management.
Main a good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.
Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Further Information and Role Specification are available on Cork County Council's Website
Recruitment Section, Human Resource Management DirectorateCounty Library BuildingCarrigrohane RoadCo. CorkT12 K335
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