Organisation Structure
DCU Library provides information, content, collection and library services and supports on 3 campuses. We are responsible for 3 libraries; Cregan Library on DCU's St. Patrick's Campus; O'Reilly Library on DCU's Glasnevin Campus and Woodlock Hall Library on DCU's All Hallows Campus.
The Library has a staff of nearly seventy people organised into four directorates. Staff details can be found here.
The Leadership team comprises the Librarian and four Associate Directors who work together to look at all the key issues involved with running the organisation. The directors lead their own directorates and teams, in addition to shaping and forming the overall strategic direction of DCU Library.
University Librarian
The University Librarian has responsibility for the strategic direction and operational management of DCU Library and represents DCU Library on a number of internal and external boards and groups.
John McDonough is the DCU University Librarian. He was appointed in August 2019.
Planning & Administration unit
The Planning & Administration unit has responsibility for financial, HR, reporting and governance functions. It is the main link to the University Finance and HR Units. The Unit supports the work of the Library Management Team with regard to annual planning activities and the availability of management information.
The Assistant Librarian is Samantha Groves.
Collections & Digital Services (C&DS)
The Collections & Digital Services Directorate has responsibility for acquiring, processing and maintaining access to print and electronic collections. It has responsibility for the Library digital information systems and for ensuring these are online and available.
The Associate Director is Mary Kiely.
The Assistant Librarians are Ronan Cox, Amanda Halpin and Victoria Smyth.
Public Services & Outreach (PS&O)
The Public Services & Outreach Directorate manages the help desk functions where users can engage directly or online with staff to assist in answering requests and queries. This directorate also manages the outreach and events functions in addition to the website and social media channels.
The Associate Director is Orla Nic Aodha.
The Assistant Librarians are Shauna McDermott and Eilís O'Neill.
Special Collections & Archives (SC&A)
The Special Collections & Archives Directorate manages and develops the Library’s archives strategy and the acquisition of legacy and new special collections and archive collections. The directorate contributes to the Library’s digitisation and digital humanities strategies.
The Associate Director is David Meehan.
The Assistant Librarian is Encarna Moral. The Archivists are Jennifer Brannigan, Killian Downing and Jessica Cunningham.
Research & Teaching (R&T)
The Research & Teaching Directorate supports and partners with Schools and Faculties in delivering value added subject services and supports including digital literacy, citation and referencing and research services. The Directorate also manages DCU Press and the DORAS Open Access Repository.
The Associate Director is Ellen Breen. Liam O'Dwyer is the Open Research Librarian, Gwendolyn O'Connor is the Research Data Librarian and a list of the Subject Librarians can be found here.