Deputy Librarian (Permanent)

• Salary: Administrative Officer salary scale €60,611 - €78,796 (Based on rates effective 1 February 2026).

SETU is seeking a Deputy Librarian for the Carlow Campus who will play an important role in the ongoing strategic and operational development of the Library's role within the University. The Deputy Librarian will be required to assist in the pro active, cost effective and efficient library and information service in support of the teaching and research requirements of the University. Management of teams will be a key component of the post. The Deputy Librarian will be responsible for the day to day administration of the Carlow campus library under the guidance of the Librarian.

As a member of the library rostering team the post holder will be required to work evenings and weekends to provide cover during library opening hours. The Deputy Librarian will also be required to deputise for the Librarian from time to time. The range of duties attached to the post may vary from time to time in the context of evolving University objectives and organisational restructuring.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, learner focused, have relevant library experience, and should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, organisational abilities, vision, and leadership. The Library is committed to delivering a high quality, user focused library service informed by the teaching, learning and research objectives of SETU. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and implementing a wide range of strategic and operational library developments in order to meet these objectives. Additionally, the Deputy Librarian may be assigned other duties by the Librarian.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.