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Title of Post: Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian (Re-advertisement)

JOB SYNOPSIS
The University of Limerick Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian (Assistant Librarian Grade I) to play a key role in developing and delivering the digitisation of digital cultural heritage collections, with a particular initial focus on the Bolton Library. Working within the Digital Scholarship and Systems team, under the guidance of the Digital Services Librarian, and in close partnership with Special Collections and Archives, this role will oversee digitisation and ensure that unique collections are discoverable, usable, and preserved for the long term. The role includes responsibility for supervising and supporting a small digitisation team and the successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development and to develop specialist expertise in digital cultural heritage, digitisation, metadata and digital preservation. The role holder will demonstrate strong professional judgement, effective people and project management skills, and the ability to contribute to service development while operating within an established strategic and reporting framework.

Office of the Provost & Deputy President

Library & Information Services Division

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €47,176 - €72,821 p.a.

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Ms Sinead Keogh
Digital Services Librarian
Library & Information Services Division
University of Limerick
Email: sinead.keogh@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 19th October 2026.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online application form.

Are you currently legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland?

If you are not currently an EEA Citizen and have stated that you are currently legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland, you MUST upload a copy of your current Visa and Work permit in the attachments section application form. Unfortunately, if the attachment, as noted, is required and not provided your application cannot be processed.

Please note your current work authorisation status must allow you to fulfil the terms of the contract on offer.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

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084749

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Close Date :

19-Oct-2026 12:00

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