Applications are invited for the post of Director of Library Services at University College Cork. The Director of Library Services holds responsibility for leadership and management of UCC’s Library services provided to a community of approximately 25,000 users across a highly developed Library infrastructure. Operating within the wider Information Services unit, and reporting to the Director of Information Services, the Director of Library Services is part of a senior leadership team that guides the strategies, resource allocation, decisions, and direction of Information Services as a whole. 

As the functional Head of the Library, the Director will take strategic responsibility for the department and will work closely with the Deputy Librarian on a range of strategic and developmental areas, and with the Sub-Librarians to ensure effective operations, good management, and excellent service to the community.  The Director will also be responsible for ensuring that the strategic direction of the department supports the overall strategic direction for Information Services as a division.  UCC Library manages rich digital and documentary collections, including important special collections, centred in award-winning facilities.  For further information see: http://booleweb.ucc.ie

This is a challenging position in a highly demanding and developing environment and the successful candidate must be able to display evidence of significant achievement and a high level of competence in similar roles and contexts.

For further information see the document below.

Salary within the scale: Senior Admin II Salary Scale (B) €113,649 - €145,953

For informal discussion, contact: John FitzGerald, Director of Information Services, +353 21 4902281 j.fitzgerald@ucc.ie