Trinity College Dublin is recruiting a Library Assistant for its Santry Book Repository team in Dublin, Ireland. The post is a permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) contract paid on the pro-rata Library Assistant Merged Salary Scale (โฌ29,690 - โฌ46,272 per annum), and applications close on 11 November 2026 at 12:00. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full job specification and set out every detail below.
Post 039501 in Brief
๐ Post ID: 039501
๐ผ Job Title: Library Assistant - Santry Book Repository 0.5 FTE
๐ซ Employer: Trinity College Dublin
๐ฆ Team: Santry Book Repository
๐ Post Status: Permanent Contract
โฑ๏ธ Hours of Post: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
๐งพ Pay Scale: Library Assistant Merged
Trinity College Dublin: Ireland's Leading University
Trinity is described as Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history, with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation that has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. The job specification also refers to Thrive, Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030.
What the Santry Book Repository Library Assistant Does
The post holder joins the Santry Book Repository team and plays a central role in the circulation of materials from the Santry Repository to the Library's reading rooms.
Collection Management and Stock Relocation
Beyond circulation, the role also brings opportunities to take part in:
๐๏ธ Collection management activities
๐ Stock relocation projects
Skills You Can Build in This Post
The job specification says the position offers great scope for an individual to:
๐ Develop a wide range of library skills
๐พ Develop other information-related skills
๐ ๏ธ Support the development of new services in response to the teaching, learning and research needs of the Trinity community
Contract Type and Working Hours
This is a Permanent Contract on a Part-Time (0.5 FTE) basis, which means the post covers half of a full-time working week.
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Salary on the Library Assistant Merged Scale
The appointment will be made on the pro-rata Library Assistant Merged Salary Scale:
๐ถ Full scale: โฌ29,690 - โฌ46,272 per annum
โ๏ธ Pro-rata: the salary is paid in proportion to the 0.5 FTE hours
๐ Starting point: set at a point in line with current Government pay policy
Monthly and weekly pay scales are published by Trinity on tcd.ie.
How to Apply
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit:
๐ A Curriculum Vitae
โ๏ธ A Cover Letter of a maximum of one A4 page
The cover letter must specifically address the following points:
๐ง Relevant experience: clearly outline your relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to your knowledge
๐งฉ Initiative and problem solving: demonstrate, through past examples, your ability to work on your own initiative and to resolve problems
Shortlisting Rules You Should Not Miss
โ ๏ธ Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
โ Any applications that are still in progress at the closing time on the closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system, so submit well before 12:00 on 11 November 2026.
Documents to Read Before Applying
The job page lists two further information documents:
๐ Library Assistant - Santry Book Repository (part-time, permanent).pdf (the Job Description for this position)
๐ Information for Applicants.pdf
Questions About the Post
๐ Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Peter Dudley, Sub Librarian.
๐จ Application queries go to Andrea in recruitment; include the Competition ID number in the subject heading of your email.
Both contact emails are listed in the Links section below.
Trinity's Values: Putting Words into Action
Trinity says values are key to the success of its Strategic Plan, and it centres its behavioural values around the importance of belonging:
๐ Respecting and caring for one another
๐ฅ Working together to achieve much more
โ๏ธ Taking responsibility for actions and being accountable
๐ก Never stopping imagining
๐ฑ Being nature positive, connecting with the environment and with ambitions for a sustainable future
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Trinity
Trinity states that it is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all individuals, including:
โฟ Those with disabilities
๐ค๏ธ Those who have followed non-traditional career paths
๐ช Those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities
โ๏ธ International applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war
Gender Equality and a Family-Friendly Workplace
Trinity College Dublin describes itself as Ireland's premier university. It is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising its ongoing work to advance gender equality within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is also committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Library Assistant at the Santry Book Repository do?
The post holder plays a central role in circulating materials from the Santry Repository to the Library's reading rooms at Trinity College Dublin. There are also opportunities to take part in collection management activities and stock relocation projects.
Is the Trinity College Dublin Library Assistant post full-time or part-time?
It is part-time at 0.5 FTE. The post is offered on a Permanent Contract.
What is the salary for the Santry Book Repository Library Assistant?
The appointment is made on the pro-rata Library Assistant Merged Salary Scale of โฌ29,690 - โฌ46,272 per annum. Because the post is 0.5 FTE, pay is pro-rata, and the starting point is set in line with current Government pay policy.
What do I need to submit to apply?
You need a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter of a maximum of one A4 page. The cover letter must outline your relevant experience and how it contributed to your knowledge, and show through past examples that you can work on your own initiative and resolve problems.
What happens if my cover letter does not address the required points?
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Make sure both points are covered clearly.
When does the application close?
The closing date is 11 November 2026 at 12:00. Applications still in progress at the closing time are cancelled automatically by the system.
Who can I contact with questions about this post?
Informal enquiries go to Peter Dudley, Sub Librarian. Application queries go to Andrea in recruitment, with the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Does Trinity welcome international applicants?
Yes. Trinity states that it welcomes international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war, as well as applicants with disabilities and those with non-traditional career paths or career breaks.
What skills can I develop in this role?
The position offers scope to develop a wide range of library and other information-related skills. It also involves supporting the development of new services for the teaching, learning and research needs of the Trinity community.
Deadline
โณ 11 November 2026
Links
๐ Job specification and application: https://my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=039501
๐ง Application queries (Andrea, recruitment): recruit@tcd.ie
๐ง Informal enquiries (Peter Dudley, Sub Librarian): dudleype@tcd.ie
