The Dublin Dental University Hospital is seeking to recruit a Grade III Library Assistant to join our Library team. Research is carried out throughout the hospital and DDUH Library provides services to support all DDUH activities. The overall purpose of the Library Assistant role is to assist the Librarian in the provision of excellent services to DDUH students and staff.

The position reports to and is accountable to the Librarian or any other authorised designated officer that the responsibility is delegated to by the Librarian.

This post is aligned with the Grade III Clerical Officer Grade which starts at €25, 352 (Pro Rata)

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

The role of Library Assistant as part of the Library Team is to support DDUH users. Key attributes of a successful Library Assistant are:

• Initiative and enthusiasm, including a willingness to contribute ideas and energy to all aspects of library work
• An interest in DDUH library users, their needs and the ability to work with users at all levels

Key tasks

• The role of the Library Assistant includes but is not limited to:
• Answer queries from students and staff in an approachable, friendly and timely manner, in person and via e-mail
• Operate the library IT system (Liberty) including loans, returns and renewals
• Assist library users in finding resources in all formats Help students and staff with computer-related issues
• Sending of journal alert e-mails Shelving, repairing and sorting of library material
• Assist with collection maintenance
• Assist in document delivery services
• Supervise user activities in the library
• Communicate with the library team about all issues arising
• Ensure all Dublin Dental University Hospital policies are adhered to
• Assist with the development of the library’s services
• Perform ad hoc office tasks and assist with projects as required
• Attend all staff training as required
• Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to him/her by the Librarian The post holder will attend all meetings as required

Qualifications, Experience & Person Specification

• In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have:
• Achieved a good standard of education, and possess at a minimum a third level degree qualification Excellent IT skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint), online databases and the internet
• Experience of working in a front-line customer service role and demonstrable excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail in their work
• An ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and communication skills both written and oral
• High levels of motivation, proactivity, adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work well in a team

It is desirable that candidates will also have:

• Relevant experience of working in a health sciences or academic library or information environment within the last 5 years
• A working knowledge of library services and resources
• A demonstrable interest in a career in Library and Information Services

Closing Date for Applications is 5pm on Friday, 30th September, 2022

Interested candidates should apply via the following link: https://dublin-dental-university-hospital.hirehive.com/job/106163/library-assistant-grade-iii-12-month-fixed-term-part-time

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Please note: all job offers are subject to references, Garda Vetting and pre-employment medical. Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.