- Poste : Senior Library Assistant, Special Collections & Archives / Assistant*e de bibliothèque Senior, chargé*e des Collections spéciales et des Archives.
- Employeur : University of Limerick/Ollscoil Luimnigh (Ireland/Éire), Library and Information Services Division / Université de Limerick (République d’Irlande/Éire), Département de la Bibliothèque et des Services de l’Information.
- Offre : recrutement contractuel pluriannuel.
- Date limite de candidature : 6 novembre 2020 à 12h00.
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EMPLOYEUR & CONTEXTE :
The University of Limerick (UL) with over 16,300 students and 1,700 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensures that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and employability and conducting leading edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our undergraduate and postgraduate students. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and research environment.
Background :
The expansion of the Glucksman Library in 2018 delivered a new space for Special Collections & Archives. The new space incorporates an expanded reading room, storage facilities, workrooms, exhibition spaces and offices. The reading room meets the needs of different learning styles and approaches to early printed books and archives. The new facilities will expand the development of digital technologies in the delivery and research potential of the unique and distinctive collections held by the Glucksman Library. The Senior Library Assistant (SLA) in Special Collections & Archives is responsible for co-ordinating and managing the day-to-day running of the Department, spaces and reader services. The role involves staff management, supervision, logistics, administration and involvement in all forms of outreach and engagement activities. It is likely that this role will continue to evolve over time. The list of job functions is not exclusive or all-inclusive, other duties may be assigned and reporting structures may change. Lire la suite