Louth County Council is the authority responsible for local government in Louth. The county of Louth is divided into the three municipal districts of Drogheda, Ardee and Dundalk. There are five electoral areas in Louth: Ardee, Drogheda Rural, Drogheda Urban, Dundalk-Carlingford and Dundalk South. There are 29 elected county councillors and an annual operating budget of €171.7 million in 2024.
The Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include housing delivery, planning and development, emergency services, infrastructural upgrades and projects (road improvements, public realm), community services and facilities (community/leisure centres, libraries and parks), encouraging economic development through FDI (foreign direct investment), and supporting existing and new business.
An opportunity now exists in Louth County Council for the position of County Librarian.
The Role The role of County Librarian is a professional senior management position in Louth County Council, reporting to the Director of Service. The County Librarian is responsible for the development of an expanding library service and has responsibility for the development of cultural services, including the Arts Office and the Creative Industries. They will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies in Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development and to work closely with other staff and teams to deliver high quality library and arts services to the public. The County Librarian will implement national and local library and arts development plans, as well as fulfilling objectives around digital technology, STEAM initiatives, and engaging with local community groups and organisations.
The successful candidate will also be required to have contact with property owners/organisations, Government Departments, the public, media, state bodies etc. as required, as well as interaction with elected members and liaising with staff/union representatives.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 17th April 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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