We Are Hiring!

Job Description:

Successful applicants will be expected to work a minimum of 4 hours up to 16 hours per week for the months outlined above, and will carry out a range of duties in relation to the Library. Applicants will be expected to work late shifts, including up until midnight to support late opening hours during the academic year. Additionally, they will be expected to take on additional day shifts leading up to, and during, exam periods.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Managing gate access during non serviced hours - 8pm-midnight (Monday to Thursday), 5pm-midnight (Friday) 5pm - 9pm, (Woodlock Hall Library)
• Patrolling the library to ensure that noise is kept to a minimum
• Patrolling the library and implementing seat management policies
• Assisting users with directional questions
• Assisting with seasonal exam campaigns
• Day-to day management of library spaces e.g. furniture and equipment
• Variation of these duties and any other relevant duties as assigned by the line manager

Experience and Qualifications:  

No formal qualifications are required for the post but applicants should have excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of academic libraries is desirable.

Salary scale:  

€16.21 per hour

Closing date for applications: 22nd August 2025 at 5pm
 

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to: 

Shauna McDermott, Public Services Manager, DCU Library. Email: shauna.mcdermott@dcu.ie

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

Application Procedure

CVs should be emailed to: libraryapplications@dcu.ie

Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in your application and email subject line: #Job Ref Library Monitor 2025/26