Founded in 1877 the National Library of Ireland was established as an independent state body on 3 May 2005. The Library is a legal deposit library for Ireland and holds very significant collections of material relating to Ireland’s documentary heritage, including printed books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, prints, and drawings. The Library employs some 89 staff and occupies premises in Dublin City Centre.
Applications are invited for the following positions:
Archival Studentship
In association with the UCD School of History and Archives, the Library invites applications for a one-year Archival Studentship, for the period 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013. The Studentship will be awarded to a graduate who wishes to gain experience of archival work preparatory to applying for the MA (Archives and Records Management). Candidates should have a good honours degree.
Library Studentship
In association with the Department of Library and Information Studies, University College Dublin, the Library invites applications for a one-year Library Studentship, for the period 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013. The Studentship will be awarded to a graduate who wishes to gain experience of working in a library in advance of undertaking a postgraduate course in librarianship. Candidates should have a good honours degree.
Research Studentship in Irish History
In association with the Royal Irish Academy Committee for Historical Sciences, the Library invites applications for a one-year Research Studentship in the Library’s Department of Manuscripts for the period 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013. Candidates for the Research Studentship should be advanced post-graduate students (at least second year), or post-doctoral students, of Irish history.
Learning & Outreach Administration Studentship
The Library invites applications for a 4 month-studentship (1 September – 31 December) in the Department of Learning & Outreach, to assist with the administration of two projects: the Poetry Aloud competition for schools, and a community collecting project focusing on World War I. Candidates must have a relevant primary degree, administration experience and excellent data-entry skills (which will be tested at interview.)
How to Apply
Applications must be made on the official application form.
Completed application forms can be emailed to hr@nli.ie or posted to Bernie Mc Cann, Human Resources Unit, National Library of Ireland, 4 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. For further details about the roles please contact Bernie Mc Cann at 01 603 0276.
Applications will be acknowledged within 2 days of receipt
It is the responsibility of applicants to contact the HR Unit if an acknowledgement has not been received within 2 days.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 25 May 2012.
The National Library of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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