A section of the Library Association of IrelandA section of the Library Association of IrelandRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland Clinical Informationist Ref HR8028
Applications are invited from experienced professional librarians with a background in healthcare for a contract post of Clinical Informationist (Clinical Librarian) in the Department of Medicine at Beaumont Hospital. This is a one year Project - a Pilot study (with a possible extension to two years) to introduce the concept of a Clinical Informationist service to Ireland and to evaluate the contribution of this service to clinical decision making and healthcare outcomes in an Irish teaching hospital. The Clinical Informationist (Clinical Librarian) will search, filter and provide the best available evidence from the medical and scientific research literature to the Medical Team at the point of care. Funding for the project has been provided by the Charitable Infirmary Charitable Trust and Beaumont Hospital. The successful candidate will be a university graduate with a postgraduate qualification in Library and Information studies. A background in healthcare is desirable and experience of medical and scientific research literature would be an advantage. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in a clinical setting and post qualification informatics training. Further details and a copy of the Job Description are available at www.rcsi.ie/careers
Application Procedure
Please forward a letter of application quoting reference HR8028, together with your curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to:
Mrs. Liz O'Hara, HR Executive, RCSI Human Resources
Department, 121 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.
Tel: 01 4022442 Fax: 01 4022456
e-mail: recruit@rcsi.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8th February 2008
Applications are invited for the post of Liaison Librarian, UCD Library. Applicants must hold a primary degree and postgraduate qualification in librarianship; previous experience of working in an academic library would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic, will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a busy and demanding environment.
Salary scales: ;€35,288- €51,137 p.a.
Appointment on scale will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Further information (including Application Procedures for Library Positions should be obtained from the UCD website www.ucd.ie/vacancies.
Closing date for receipt of applications is no later than noon, 9th November 2007.
Please note that applications received after this time will not be considered.
Job Description Reports to: Sub Librarian (Academic Services) or nominee Grade: Assistant Librarian Grade II Purpose The role of the Liaison Librarian, Resources and Information is to provide and promote high quality library and information services to support the teaching, learning and research needs of the students and staff in the schools for which they have responsibility. read more
Library Assistant, Fixed Term Half-time (National Blood Centre) (Deadline August 31st 2007)
Library Assistant, Fixed Term Half-time (National Blood Centre) Posted 26th July 2007
Please see details below of a temporary Library Assistant position to cover a maternity leave for 10 months in the Library of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. The position may be of interest to someone who is looking for experience before doing the Library course or it may suit someone looking for experience in a specialist medical library.
Please feel free to forward onto anyone you know who may be interested as previous library experience is not essential but the candidate would need excellent IT skills.
Applications can be forwarded onto Niamh Verschoyle, IBTS Human Resources Deptartment: niamh.verschoyle@ibts.ie
For an application form and further information about the position please see the Recruitment Section of the IBTS website at www.ibts.ie or at www.ibts.ie/recruitment.cfm?mID=6&sID=98
The application form will be available from July 26th
Closing date for applications is Friday 31st August 2007.
Further details:
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is currently recruiting a Temporary Half-time Library Assistant (Grade III) based in the Library of the National Blood Centre in James's Hospital Campus in Dublin 8.
The position is on a fixed term, temporary basis for 10 months from Oct 2007 to August 2008.
The position is also half-time on a week on - week off basis from Wednesday to Tuesday with the start date of Wednesday 24th October.
Essential Criteria:
* Computer literacy and a proven training record of PC Skills
* Highly developed organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
* Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
* Enthusiasm and an interest in their work and a willingness to learn.
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience of searching medical databases such as PubMed
* Experience in a Library or similar environment.
* Familiarity with electronic sources of information, online journals, web documents etc.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities :
* Assist in the effective and efficient operation and administration of the IBTS Library.
* Circulate material to staff daily as part of the Library's Current Awareness Service
* Processing of journals, books and other library materials.
* Organise and manage the Library's interlibrary loan service.
* Assist on research projects, medical search queries, sourcing articles.
* General library duties such as photocopying, filing, ordering materials.
* Answer varied queries from IBTS staff, from other organisations and from the public.
Dublin Dental School & Hospital (Deadline: Aptil 27 2007)
The Dublin Dental School & Hospital is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant. Working as part of the library team, the successful candidate will provide effective and efficient library services to the staff and students of the Dublin Dental School & Hospital.
This position is a temporary contract until June 2007. The hours for this post are 5pm - 10pm, Tuesday and Thursday during term time (Total of 10 hours per week). There is potential for the contract to be renewed after the summer break (i.e. commencement of Michaelmas Term, 27th August 2007).
The key duties for this post are:
(This list is not exhaustive, a full job description is available from the HR Department, Telephone: 01-6127336 or email:
Previous experience of working in a health science library and a working knowledge of library management systems would be an advantage for this post.
The Clerical Officer Salary Scale (€22,112 - €35,838 as at 01/12/2006) applies to this post and the salary will be pro rated to reflect part-time hours.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 27th April 2007
To apply please send your CV and a brief cover letter to the:
HR Department
Dublin Dental School & Hospital
Lincoln Place, Dublin 2
or email recruit@dental.tcd.ie
GRADUATE LIBRARY TRAINEE
This position would be suitable for applicants for the Masters or Diploma in Information and Library Studies courses, wishing to gain quality work experience.
The person would gain experience of a wide range of library duties using the library’s computerised systems, CD-ROM databases and the internet. Information about the Library is available on the OPW web site www.opw.ie.
The successful candidate must have a degree, and an interest in pursuing a career in librarianship and/or information management. Good IT skills are desirable.
The post will be for a maximum of six months. The salary will be €414.43 per week.
Annual leave - 10 working days in six months.
Hours of attendance will be 34 hours 45 minutes net per week, Monday to Friday.
Selection will be on the basis of a competitive interview. If a large number of applications is received, candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied in their CV's.
Completed applications with CV's must reach Valerie Ingram, Librarian, by lunch time on Friday 26th January, at the Office of Public Works Library, 51 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01 6476023. Email: valerie.ingram@opw.ie
Posted 22 Jan 2007
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