NATIONAL LIBRARY OF IRELAND
Founded in 1877, the National Library of Ireland was established as an independent
state body on 3 May 2005. The Library is a legal deposit library holding very significant
collections of material relating to Ireland’s documentary heritage, including printed
books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, prints and drawings etc.
Applications are invited for the following Studentship positions:
Studentships in the Department of Manuscripts / Office of the
Chief Herald – 2 positions
The Library’s holdings of manuscripts are extensive and include the papers of former
landed estates, as well as political papers and literary archives. The Office of the Chief
Herald has been a branch of the National Library since 1943 and the collections of the
Office document the work of the heraldic authority in Ireland since 1552. The
Studentships in the Department of Manuscripts / Office of the Chief Herald are open to
graduates with good honours degrees in Irish history, English or Irish who are interested in
gaining experience of working in the National Library of Ireland. The successful
candidates will work directly with experienced Library staff on a variety of tasks related
to collection management, reader and visitor services, and departmental administration.
Learning/Exhibitions Studentship
Based in the Library’s Department of Education, Outreach and External Relations (EOER),
this Studentship will provide the appropriate candidate with the opportunity to work in a
creative and innovative environment, developing new projects, working on collection
interpretation activities, enhancing the learning experience for Library users and
increasing uptake of the Library’s services by physical and virtual visitors.
Marketing Studentship
The Marketing Studentship in the National Library of Ireland is an exciting opportunity for
a marketing graduate interested in the arts and heritage sector to gain direct experience
in marketing a National Cultural Institution. The successful candidate will undertake a
variety of duties in the Department of Education, Outreach and External Relations to
promote the National Library’s collections and services, exhibitions and events.
ICT Studentship – Software Development
The Studentship holder will work in the Department of Information Systems to support
the implementation, development and maintenance of various software packages, and to
assist with the automated manipulation and conversion of library data. The position
offers the holder the opportunity to gain experience with widely used technologies
including Apache HTTP, Apache Solr, Subversion, MySQL, MS SQL Server, PHP, Javascript,
XML, XSLT, JSON, and RESTful web APIs. The Studentship holder will also gain experience
working as part of a team, and working to deadlines in a project environment.
ICT Studentship – Systems Administration
The Studentship holder will work in the Department of Information Systems to support
the implementation, enhancement and maintenance of the National Library’s ICT
infrastructure particularly in the context of working towards a digital library.
The
position offers the holder the opportunity to gain experience with widely used
technologies including Red Hat Linux Operating system, Microsoft Windows Server
Operating systems (Windows server 2003 and 2008), Oracle databases, SAP Crystal
Reports, Ethernet and Wireless LAN’s. The Studentship holder will also gain experience
working as part of a team, and working to deadlines in a project environment.
How to Apply
Applications must be made on the official application form.
For further details about the role and an application form, please refer to the National
Library’s website at http://www.nli.ie/vacancies or contact Human Resources at
01 6030200.
Completed application forms can be emailed to hr@nli.ie or posted to Human
Resources Unit, National Library of Ireland, 4 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5.00pm on
Tuesday 16th November 2010.
The National Library of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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