Applications are invited for the above fixed-term, whole-time post (3 year contract)

• Responsibilities include the support for the teaching, learning and research activities of the Staff and Students of UCC. This may include:
• The development and delivery of formal Information Literacy programmes in liaison with academic staff and library colleagues
• The provision and development of academic related services to meet the needs of the university's teaching, learning and research community.
• Provision of guidance and advice with navigating and exploiting library and other quality information resources to their full potential
• Collection development and management, including the investigation of potential new resources
• Communication and collaboration with client groups and library staff on the development of new services.
• Liaison at School & College level on teaching, research, student affairs, planning for new developments, accreditation, quality reviews etc
• Managing the staff and operations in a section of the Library as required.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Librarian or his/her nominee and as listed on www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies 

Applicants must be graduates and hold a recognised qualification in Library and Information Studies. Experience of working in an academic Library or equivalent is essential. Demonstrable skills in the use of IT in a Library service context are required. A full list of selection criteria is available from www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies 

Salary: within the ranges €39,853 - €49,345 or €47,212 - €56,562 (new entrants) depending on qualifications and experience. Evening/weekend work will be required.

To Apply: Completed application forms should be returned to:

Department of Human Resources, Block E, Food Science Building, University College Cork.

Tel: 021 4903073 / Fax 021 4276995

Email: recruitment@per.ucc.ie  

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 9th July, 2010.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector