Library Guard

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin is seeking Library Guards to join a busy team responsible for the Book of Kells Experience, the Old Library and the new digital exhibition. The postholder will work on a Specific Purpose Contract linked to the Old Library Redevelopment Project, with 39 hours per week and supervision from the Visitor Services Manager and two Library Guard Supervisors.

The role involves patrolling, ensuring safety and facilitating smooth visitor experience across spaces, including the gift

Responsibilities

• Patrol the Book of Kells Experience, the Old Library and the digital exhibition space.
• Assist in evacuations and other health and safety matters as required.
• Provide security for the gift shop and the library’s collections.

Job description

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 Summary-

The Book of Kells and Old Library receive approximately one million visitors per year. The new Book of Kells Experience opened in January 2024 and includes both the Old Library and a new digital exhibition.

The person(s) appointed will be part of a team of Library Guards. They will work in a very busy environment, capable of the physical demands of patrolling the Book of Kells Experience which includes the Old Library building, the digital exhibition space and the providing security for the gift shop and the library’s collections. They also assist in building evacuations and other health and safety matters, when necessary.

The person(s) appointed will be part of a team of Library Guards and will work alongside a team of Visitor Experience Officers and student ambassadors. The postholder will report to the Visitor Services Manager and two Library Guard Supervisors.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The purpose of this employment is to support the Old Library Redevelopment Project. As the role is directly linked to the duration of this project, the contract is not of indefinite duration and will conclude upon the project’s completion.

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Library Guard Merged Salary Scale (€1,368.75 - € 1,540.57 per fortnight) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.