Archivist Assistant: Cataloging, Digitization & Exhibitions

The Representative Church Body; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Representative Church Body Library in Dublin manages archives and manuscripts for the Church of Ireland. The role involves processing and cataloguing incoming collections, updating finding aids, and supporting digitisation and outreach activities.

Key tasks include assisting visitors, contributing to exhibitions, and collaborating with the Library team on ongoing digitisation projects. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Primary degree in history or relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in archive or library studies.
• Desirable: Professional member of the Archives and Records Management Association (ARA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and cataloguing incoming collections.
• Update and upload finding aids to the Library’s web pages.
• Contribute to digitisation projects including book scanner and digital slide scanner.
• Assist visitors and answer public enquiries.
• Initiate and manage exhibition projects and raise the Library’s profile.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Librarian and Archivist.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Display curation

Website management

Social media management

Organisational skills

Deadline prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in history

Postgraduate qualification in archive or library studies

Tools

Book2Net Lizard

Tocosa

Silverfast9

Job description

The Representative Church Body Library in Dublin manages archives and manuscripts for the Church of Ireland. The role involves processing and cataloguing incoming collections, updating finding aids, and supporting digitisation and outreach activities.

Key tasks include assisting visitors, contributing to exhibitions, and collaborating with the Library team on ongoing digitisation projects. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.