University Librarian

Job title:

University Librarian

Company

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK

Job description

University College Cork (UCC), one of Ireland’s leading universities and ranked among the top 2% globally, is renowned for academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and a student-centred approach. Founded in 1845, UCC blends a proud heritage with a forward-looking vision, fostering innovation and collaboration across diverse disciplines. Located in the heart of Cork city, our vibrant campus serves as a hub for intellectual growth, cultural diversity, and industry engagement. UCC is committed to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment where staff and students thrive, contribute to society, and shape the future through education, research, and leadership.At the core of this mission, the UCC Library drives excellence in learning, teaching, and research across the university community. Reporting to the Vice-President for Teaching & Learning, the Library serves as a dynamic hub where staff, students, and researchers collaborate to deliver exceptional information resources, innovative support programs, and state-of-the-art learning spaces. Entering an exciting phase of transformation, the Library is shaping a bold strategic vision aligned with UCC’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028: Securing our Future. This transformative journey underscores our dedication to advancing scholarship, empowering discovery, and enriching the university experience.We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking University Librarian to lead this exciting chapter. This is a unique opportunity to drive the Library’s strategic vision, ensuring it remains central to UCC’s teaching, learning, and research mission. Exceptional leadership and people management skills will be essential to foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and excellence across diverse teams operating in a dynamic environment.Joining UCC means becoming part of a globally connected community driven by ambition, integrity, and impact. As our next University Librarian, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative change, delivering service excellence while navigating the complexities of a knowledge-driven organisation. This is a leadership role for an individual ready to contribute to UCC’s mission of enriching society and stewardship of our planet through transformative research and learning.For more information, please visit .The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 3 February 2025.University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our Strategic Plan. UCC holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our and learn more about our .Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2015 – 2025 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply –
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Location

Cork

Job date

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:35:38 GMT

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