Branch Librarian

Administrative, Culture and Recreation, General Services

Branch Librarian

€17.04 - €26.51 per hour (August 2025)

Advertised Date: 04 Sep 2025

Hourly Rate

Clare

Panel Formation

Closing Date: 26 Sep 2025, 12:00 PM

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Job Summary

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

Each candidate must have a good general level of education

Clare County Library service operates through 15 branch libraries (9 full-time, 6 part-time) and a Local Studies Centre. Full-time branches are located in Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilkee, Killaloe, Kilrush, Milltown Malbay, Scariff, Shannon and Sixmilebridge. Part time branches are located in Corofin, Kildysart, Kilmihil, Lisdoonvarna, Newmarket-on-Fergus and Tulla. The Library service is an integral component in the provision of cultural services by Clare County Council within the county which also includes provision for the Arts Service, County Museum and County Archives. Clare County Library service delivers its service to the public through day, evenings, and Saturday opening hours. Branch Librarians work part-time hours, which can vary depending on the library post.

The Branch Librarian is an entry-level post within the Library Service. Branch Librarians make a valuable contribution to the provision of the library service centrally and at local branch level by delivering frontline services and by providing support to library management. The duties of the Branch Librarian shall be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The ideal candidate for this post will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services. The role involves a level of responsibility with employees in some postings working mostly on their own and requires a good deal of flexibility and excellent communication skills.

Applicants will be invited to apply for the following panel(s):

Ennis Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Ennis area (libraries include Ennis, Corofin,
- - Tulla)
Shannon Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Shannon area (libraries include
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Shannon, Sixmilebridge)
West Clare Municipal District (North) - if you would like to work in the North Clare area (libraries include
Ennistymon, Milltown Malbay, Lisdoonvarna)
West Clare Municipal District (West) - if you would like to work in the West Clare area (libraries include
Kilkee, Kilrush, Kildysart, Kilmihil)
Killaloe Municipal District - if you would like to work in the Killaloe area (libraries include Killaloe and
Scariff)

Please only choose an area you would be willing to work in. The Council will form five separate panels of suitably qualified candidates. The order of candidates placed on each of the five panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall Order of Merit List formed by the selection board on the day of interview. Job offers will be offered as they arise in the areas identified above. Candidates will only be offered jobs in the geographical areas they have indicated they would like to work in.

Please include supporting documents / certificates with application

Contact Details

HR Department Clare County Council
Áras Contae an Chláir
New Road
Ennis, Co. Clare
V95 DXP2

065 6821616 recruitment@clarecoco.ie

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