Local Government Jobs Ireland Hiring for Senior Library Assistant Grade 4 Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

Administrative

Grade 4

€30,932-€49,358

Annual Salary

Dublin

Permanent/Temporary

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Job Summary

Working with the Libraries Development team, the Senior Library Assistant will liaise with the line manager in relation to planning and implementing the work programme on a day to day basis.

The Senior Library Assistant will support the work of Libraries Development and be responsible for a range of work areas including:

• Assisting in the implementation of national public library strategy
• Assisting in delivering the workload for the Libraries Development team
• Liaising with local authorities, the Department of Rural and Community Development, other government departments and relevant national bodies and project partners
• Researching new public library trends and services in Ireland and internationally
• Assisting in the development and rollout of national initiatives
• Supporting the preparation and implementation of national procurement tendering
• Supporting the development and delivery of national training programmes
• Providing assistance, information, advice and training to support team members and local authority library staff
• Providing secretariat for national committees and working groups
• Managing relevant digital platforms including websites and social media
• Assisting in communication and awareness campaigns
• Working on the design, editing and proofreading of materials, as required
• Event management including organising conferences, launches, photocalls, briefings, etc
• Supervising the work of Library Assistants who may form part of the team from time to time
• Ensuring that deadlines are met
• Ensuring high levels of customer service, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional, courteous and timely manner.
• To carry out additional duties, including attendance at national and regional events as required.