County Librarian

Description:

The role of County Librarian is a professional senior management position in Monaghan County Council, reporting to the Director of Service. The County Librarian is responsible for the development of an expanding library service and has responsibility for the development of cultural services, including the Arts Office, County Museum and Creative Ireland. They will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies and to work closely with other staff and teams to deliver high quality library and cultural services to the public. The County Librarian will implement national and local library and cultural services development plans as well as fulfilling objectives around digital technology, STEAM initiatives, and engaging with local community groups and organisations.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a degree (level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies or possess an equivalent qualification

• Have satisfactory experience of library work, including satisfactory experience at a strategic management level, and

• Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation.