Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Permanent Part time Senior Library Assistant (Grade 4) Branch Library Ballyvourney may be filled.

The library service is delivered through a branch and mobile network, supplemented by a growing suite of digital services. The 25 branch libraries are in the main towns throughout Co. Cork and include the Library Headquarters on Carrigrohane Road, which also serves as the centre for Reference and Local Studies, bibliographic services, and administration. Towns and villages not served by a branch library are served by a fleet of 4 mobile libraries. 

Cork County Library aims to empower communities by providing access to resources that educate, inform, enlighten and enrich the lives of their citizens, by supporting and promoting literacy and a love of reading, and by collecting and preserving resources relating to the cultural heritage of Co. Cork.  Cork County Library Service fulfils its mission through a branch and mobile library network that places libraries at the centre of communities, as well as through a growing online presence that seeks to connect with and serve people in a digital society.

The role of the Senior Library Assistant is to provide support to branch managers or in the case of part-time branches and mobile libraries, oversee the branch/mobile unit. The Senior Library Assistant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the library service, assisting with the delivery of work programmes that will meet the goals, targets and standards set out in national and local development plans.  

Given the nature of the post, the ideal candidate shall be proficient in the Irish Language. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, creative, and flexible,  with drive and commitment to delivering quality customer services to the public. 

Senior Library Assistants are a vital link in the team which promotes the library as a focal point for cultural activities, for community development, for learning and as a digital hub.

 

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

• Operation of the Ballyvourney branch library - general Branch Library work and service development;
• Supporting and delivering national programmes and core services for all members of the community;
• Promotion of the branch library service though local and national initiatives; liaising with community and education groups;
• Liaison with the Divisional Librarian in all matters related to the running of the branch library;
• Completing all necessary reports and statistics related to Ballyvourney library including maintenance of the Library Management System;
• Delivering excellent service to the public;
• Contributing to publicity and promotional activities including online;
• Organising, running, and promoting local library events e.g., class visits, story times, and other events for adults and families;
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety and child protection;
• Management of the building and service in the absence of a more senior officer;
• Stock management;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website