Job Title: Library Assistant
Department: Library
Vacancy ID: 045103
Closing Date: 29-Nov-2026
Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which excellence in research and scholarship and outstanding education are mutually reinforcing and equally valued.
We are seeking a committed, proactive and detail-oriented individual to support the work of the Library, within the General Collections & Finance section. The successful candidate will support the acquisition, management and discoverability of library collections and resources across a range of formats. They will contribute to the effective administration of acquisitions and collection management workflows, provide support for financial monitoring and reporting, and assist in the delivery and development of library services. The postholder will work collaboratively with library colleagues, academic departments and suppliers to ensure the efficient operation of the Library's collections and resource management activities.
Library Assistant (2026) Salary Scale: €31,377 – €50,525 p.a. (15 points)
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Closing Date:
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 29th November 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University
