Assistant Librarian

Maynooth University; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Maynooth seeks a Teaching & Learning Librarian to enhance the library's teaching and learning strategy. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to design impactful learning support initiatives. The role offers a salary scale of €45,792–€64,302. Applications must be submitted by 30-Nov-2025.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to supporting teaching and learning strategy.
• Ability to design and deliver learning support and information literacy initiatives.
• Capacity to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the library's teaching and learning strategy.
• Contribute to the library's mission of enhancing the learning experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proactive problem-solving

Adaptability

Student-focused attitude

Job description

Department: Library

Vacancy ID: 038503

Closing Date: 30-Nov-2025

We are seeking a Teaching & Learning Librarian (Assistant Librarian II) to work as part of our Teaching & Learning team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the library’s teaching and learning strategy, as an active member of the T&L team, and as part of the wider Library team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the library’s teaching and learning strategy, with proven ability to design and deliver high-quality learning support and information literacy initiatives. They will possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, student‑focused, and dedicated to contributing to the wider Library’s mission of enhancing the learning experience.

Salary Scale

Assistant Librarian – Grade II (2025): €45,792– €64,302 p.a. (9 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 30th of November 2025.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer.

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University.