Digital Archivist, Specific Purpose Contract, 1FTE, Assistant Librarian Grade

University of Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Galway invites applications for a Digital Archivist (Assistant Librarian Grade) in the Library. This specific purpose contract is anticipated to last about 6 months and follows the University's remuneration policy. Garda vetting may apply and on-campus interviews are expected.

Closing date is 8 October 2026 at 17:00 Irish time. Applications from suitably qualified candidates are welcome. Salary for the Assistant Librarian scale ranges from €52,328 to €73,329 for new entrants.

Qualifications

• Accredited qualification required for shortlist.

Education

Accredited qualification

Job description

Applications are invited for an appointment as Digital Archivist (Assistant Librarian Grade) at University of Galway Library.

This post is being offered as a specific purpose contract and will terminate by reason of the expiry of its specific purpose. It is anticipated that the duration of this assignment will be circa 6 months. Please note that only those candidates with an accredited qualification are eligible to be shortlisted for interview.

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/strategy2030/

For informal enquiries, please contact Katherine McSharry, Deputy University Librarian, email: [e-mail].¿¿

Salary: Assistant Librarian €52,328 - €73,329 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University's Remuneration & Payroll Policy.

This appointment will be made on the Assistant Librarian payscale in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 8th October 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Interviews are expected to take place on campus in the University of Galway.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.