Leitrim County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of  Part Time Branch Librarian.

The vacancy arising is in Manorhamilton Branch Library (20 hours per week). Any panel formed however may be used to fill  vacancies arising across the Library Network in the County within the lifetime of the panel.

Leitrim County Council Library Service manages and supports a network of 8 branch libraries strategically located across the county together with a local studies library which is based in Mohill Library. The Library Service is constantly innovating and diversifying in a dynamic and changing environment, taking advantage of technological advancement, in particular, to deliver a wide and varied range of front-line services to users. Leitrim Library Service also engages with Roscommon and Sligo Library Services in relation to the joint delivery of agreed services/programmes through formal collaboration and resource sharing.

The post of Branch Librarian is an entry-level, part-time position in Leitrim Library Service. Branch Librarians make a valuable contribution to the provision of library services 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 Branch Librarian will support the Branch Manager in terms of the day to day running of the library and will report to the Executive Librarian.

The Branch Librarian will perform a role in almost all areas of library service, working as part of the wider library team to promote the library as a focal point for cultural activities, community engagement and lifelong learning. He/she will assist in the management and delivery of a range of both national and local library programmes and initiatives, both in house and online, and will be involved in dealing directly with enquiries from the public, supporting and assisting library members in accessing and using the Library Management System, Self Service technology and the wide range of library online services. Branch Librarians, irrespective of assignment, will also be required to provide relief cover across the Library Service as required.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the library service assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards as set out in the Library Development Programme and Team Plans. The successful candidate will be expected to use initiative and work to a high standard. Leitrim County Council is seeking a dynamic, creative, motivated and flexible individual who will contribute positively to fulfilling our Library Service vision of being open, accessible, a focal point for communities and delivering quality customer service.
 

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