Library Assistant, part-time permanent (John Stearne Medical Library) 0.57FTE

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin is seeking a Library Assistant for the John Stearne Medical Library on the St. James’s Hospital site in Dublin. This post is 0.57 FTE and permanent, offering a pro-rata salary under the Library Assistant merged scale.

The role supports the teaching, learning and research activities of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The successful candidate will join a team delivering reading room services and information-related support to staff, students and visitors, with opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide reading room services to staff, students and visitors.

Job description

Job Title : Library Assistant, part-time permanent (John Stearne Medical Library) 0.57FTE Pay Scale : Library Assistant Merged

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75thin the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post ID: 039464

Post Summary

**:-** The person appointed will join the team responsible for the provision of reading room services to staff, students and visitors in the John Stearne Medical Library (JSML), located in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences on the St. James’s Hospital site. While all members of Trinity may use the JSML, the collection specifically supports the teaching, learning and research activities of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role offers great scope for an individual to develop a wide range of library and other information-related skills.

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post: Part-Time (0.57 FTE)

Salary: This appointment will be made on the pro-rata Library Assistant Merged Salary Scale ( €29,690 - €46,272pro-rata, per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

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