Applications are invited for the post of Clerical Officer with An Chomhairle Leabharlanna.

The Role
The successful candidate will form part of the Administration team. The Administration Department supports the human resource, finance and corporate affairs function within the organisation. A high level of computer literacy is required.
• Small friendly office with varied, interesting work
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Contributory Group VHI Scheme
(Salary: €24,408 – €39,556 inclusive of LSI) Increments are granted annually if the appointee’s service is satisfactory.

Requirements
Candidates should have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, or have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard or have had at least two years’ previous service in a permanent and pensionable office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority, or health board in the State.

An Chomhairle Leabharlanna is the statutory body which advises the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and library authorities on the development of public libraries in Ireland and promotes co-operation through the Irish library and information services sector.

Application forms, requirements and information on the post are available from:
Susan O’Toole
Administrative Officer
An Chomhairle Leabharlanna
53 & 54 Upper Mount Street
Dublin 2

Telephone: (01) 676 1167 / 676 1963 Fax: (01) 676 6721
E-mail: sotoole@librarycouncil.ie Web: www.librarycouncil.ie

Completed application form accompanied by copy of Leaving Certificate/equivalent examination results should be returned to An Chomhairle Leabharlanna to be received on or before 4.30 p.m. on Thursday 18th September, 2008. Please note that hard copy must be returned (fax & email applications are not acceptable).
An Chomhairle Leabharlanna reserves the right to shortlist candidates having regard to educational qualifications and experience and to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Canvassing will automatically disqualify.
An Chomhairle Leabharlanna is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Monday September 8 2008, 9am – 4pm.

This year’s seminar seeks to focus on some of the challenges facing libraries and librarians in the coming years and will give an insight into the way library services are perceived by decision makers and library practitioners alike.

Location: Room G04, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, College Road, University College Cork.

Registration Fee: €20.00 LAI members, €25.00 non-members

For further information, please contact: Matthew Farrell, Hon. Secretary.

Tel.: 021 4924933

Dow Jones Taxonomy Services is keen to speak to senior cataloguers who are interested in the possibility of undertaking a 12 month plus project using AACR2, Marc21, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Dewey Decimal Classification to catalogue online a diverse range of library materials.

Minimum requirements are a post graduate qualification in Librarianship/Information Management as well as a minimum of two years experience in online cataloguing of library materials using the above standards and schemes.

This opportunity would be based in Dublin, Ireland.

Emails to ian.davis@dowjones.com
www.dowjones.com/clientsoultions

The sign-up period for this year’s MS READaTHON will start at the beginning of September, with the reading period running from the 17th October until the 17th November.

As ever, this brilliant initiative is supported by lots of famous authors and sports personalities, like Cecelia Ahern, Gordon D’Arcy, Oisín McGann and Laura Woods.

In 2007 31,000 young readers aged 6-16 raised over €1.4 million for those living with MS in Ireland. Cheryl Gunning, MS READaTHON manager, says, “On behalf of the 7,000 people who have MS in Ireland, we would like to say a huge thank you to all the schoolchildren, teachers and parents who helped to make this possible. We hope you enjoyed taking part and we look forward to seeing you back for the 2008 campaign.” Since 1988, when the MS READaTHON was first held in Ireland, over 10 million euro has been raised.

As well as raising money for people with MS, there are also plenty of prizes to be won, including a computer, a trip for two to see Manchester Utd play at Old Trafford, a digital camera, a road & track bicycle and a Roboreptile. Each pupil who gets involved receives a Thank You gift.

Schools can compete for the Winning Schools Trophies and for thousands of euros worth of books with which to update their school libraries. There are prizes for teachers and librarians too. In addition, ten per cent of the money raised in each school can be kept to buy books or reading aids for the school.

HOW TO SIGN UP

The sign up period begins at the start of September. Children can sign up individually to take part, and/or schoolteachers can sign their classes up. Schools can sign up by filling out the entry forms that they will all receive in September. Individuals can pick up entry forms from their local library or bookshop, which will also be available from that time.

For more information visit www.msreadathon.ie or phone 1850 650 950.

An Chomhairle Leabharlanna has a vacancy for a Executive Librarian (Grade VI) in its PLR Department. Reporting to senior management, the Executive Librarian will liaise with the Assistant Director and Director in relation to planning and implementing the work of the Department. The Executive Librarian will manage the work of the staff of the Department on a day-to-day basis and prioritise as required. Salary: €46,512 – €57,251, inclusive of LSI. Increments are granted annually if the appointee’s service is satisfactory.

Post of
Executive Librarian (Grade VI)

Qualifications:
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - (a)Subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) below, each candidate must -
(i) be well educated
(ii) on or before the latest date for the receipt of completed application forms for the office, hold the diploma in Library and Information Studies of the National University of Ireland, or have satisfied the examination and thesis requirements leading to the Fellowship of the Library Association of Ireland, or possess an equivalent qualification;
(iii) have at least two years satisfactory training in or experience of library work;
(iv) possess a sufficient knowledge of Irish and English to enable him/her perform the duties of the post in both languages.
(b) The requirement of (a) (ii) above will not apply in the case of an existing holder of a post of Assistant Librarian in a local authority of the State.

Candidates shall have their knowledge of the language in which the competitive interview is conducted (English) assessed at the interview itself. Knowledge of Irish will be assessed at a separate language test on the same day.

Application forms and further details, information on the post, information on the PLR and requirements for the post can be downloaded. Completed forms must be submitted in hard copy not later than 4.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 2008 to:

Susan O’Toole Administrative Officer An Chomhairle Leabharlanna 53/54 Upper Mount Street Dublin 2

Telephone: (01) 676 1167 / 676 1963 Fax: (01) 676 6721
E-mail: sotoole@librarycouncil.ie Web: www.librarycouncil.ie

AN CHOMHAIRLE LEABHARLANNA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

An Chomhairle Leabharlanna reserves the right to shortlist candidates having regard to educational qualifications and experience and to the likely number of vacancies to be filled.
Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

Winners will be announced in September and will be selected by a judging panel made up of representatives of the Library Council, Penguin Books and PlayStation®. One winner will be chosen from each participating county council. As well as winning a Playstation® 3 console, each of the winners will also receive a once in a lifetime prize of a limited edition copy of an Artemis Fowl book with their own winning image on the cover.

Schedule
Wednesday 6th August
Malahide Fingal 10.00am – 8.30pm
Balbriggan Fingal 10.00am – 5.00pm
Blanchardstown Fingal 10.00am – 5.00pm

Thursday 7th August
Ennis Clare 10.00am-5.30pm Scarriff Clare 10.00am – 5.30pm

Saturday 9th August
Wexford Town Wexford 11.00am – 5.00pm New Ross Wexford 11.00am – 5.00pm

Thursday 14th August
Loughboy Kilkenny 10.30am – 5.00pm
Friday 15th August
Kilrush Clare 10.00am – 5.00pm
Shannon Clare 10.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday 16th August
Enniscorthy Wexford 11.00am – 5.00pm
Bunclody Wexford 11.00am – 5.00pm

Wednesday 20th August
Castlecomer Kilkenny 10.00am – 5.00pm
Graiguenamanagh Kilkenny 10.00am – 5.00pm

Thursday 21st August
Navan Meath 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Friday 22nd August
Ashbourne Meath 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Saturday 23rd August
Trim Meath 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Tuesday 26th August
Bishopstown Cork 10.00am – 5.30pm
Midelton Cork 9.30am – 5.30pm
Mallow Cork 9.30am – 5.30pm

Wednesday 27th August
Tallaght South Dub. 9.45am – 8.00pm
Lucan South Dub. 9.45am – 8.00pm

Yeats: More myths! More magic! 12, 13, 14 August; 10am – 1.30pm Ages 8-11; Limited to 10 places.

Yeats loved a drama. Build a stage and make some of your own in this three-day workshop. Enjoy yourself and make a creative scene!

To book, call (01) 603 0277.

Venue National Library of Ireland Kildare St Dublin 2.

Applications are invited for the position of School Librarian from September 2008. The successful candidate will have a professional qualification in Library and/or Information Management to degree or post graduate level. Experience in organising and managing a library and good written and numeracy skills are essential.
Up to date knowledge of developments relevant to the post and good computer skills in relevant library applications are required. Applicants should submit a letter of application and C.V. before 4pm Friday August 08 2008 to The Principal, Mount Sackville Secondary School, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 or email schoolsecretary@mountsackville.ie.
Mount Sackville is an equal opportunities employer.