Deputy Head, CMOS, Digital

Post Summary:

The Deputy Head, CMOS, Digital leads the strategic development of the Library’s IT infrastructure, including core systems, digital repositories, user interfaces, and websites. Liaising with the University’s IT Services department, the post-holder ensures systems are robust, secure and sufficiently supported, and ensures staff across the Library have appropriate equipment and software. The post-holder drives the technical development of the platform for digitised collections and has oversight of the digital content development strategies. Similarly, the post-holder is responsible for procuring, developing, and maintaining systems for born-digital collections of diverse provenance, formats, and access restrictions. In doing so, the post-holder plays a key role in advancing the Library’s infrastructure and services for digital and open scholarship.

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Sub Librarian Salary Scale (€67,760 - €103,502) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.

Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Jessie Kurtz, Deputy Librarian, E: [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email Recruitment at E: [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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