Trinity College Dublin is hiring a part-time, permanent Library Assistant (0.57 FTE) for the John Stearne Medical Library, located in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences on the St. James's Hospital site. The post is paid on the pro-rata Library Assistant Merged Salary Scale of โฌ29,690 to โฌ46,272 per annum, and applications close on 11 November 2026 at 12:00. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full job posting and set out every detail below.
Library Assistant Post at a Glance
๐๏ธ Employer: Trinity College Dublin
๐ Job title: Library Assistant, part-time permanent (John Stearne Medical Library) 0.57FTE
๐ Post ID: 039464
๐ Location: John Stearne Medical Library (JSML), Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St. James's Hospital site
๐ Post status: Permanent Contract
๐ Hours of post: Part-Time (0.57 FTE)
๐ถ Pay scale: Library Assistant Merged
โณ Closing date: 11 November 2026, 12:00
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity describes itself as Ireland's leading university, ranked 75th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history and has built a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation that has inspired generations of thinkers for over 400 years. The current direction of the University is set out in Thrive, Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030.
What the Library Assistant Will Do at the JSML
The person appointed will join the team responsible for the provision of reading room services to staff, students and visitors in the John Stearne Medical Library. It is a frontline library role within a specialist health sciences setting, serving everyone who walks through the reading room doors.
A Library Serving the Faculty of Health Sciences
All members of Trinity may use the JSML, but its collection specifically supports the teaching, learning and research activities of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The library sits in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences on the St. James's Hospital site, so the role places you within a hospital-based academic environment.
Room to Grow Your Library and Information Skills
Trinity notes that the role offers great scope for an individual to develop a wide range of library and other information-related skills. For someone building a career in libraries or information services, this makes the post a solid foundation as well as a permanent position.
Contract and Working Hours
๐ The post is offered on a Permanent Contract.
๐ It is a Part-Time post at 0.57 FTE.
๐ The attached job specification document is titled "Job Spec - Library Assistant - JSML (part-time, permanent, mornings)".
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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, which runs from โฌ29,690 to โฌ46,272 pro-rata, per annum. The starting point on the scale will be in line with current Government pay policy. Trinity also publishes monthly and weekly pay scales on its website.
What Your Application Must Include
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit two documents:
๐ A Curriculum Vitae
โ๏ธ A Cover Letter of maximum one A4 page
The Two Points Your Cover Letter Must Address
The cover letter must specifically address the following points:
๐งญ Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to your knowledge.
๐ ๏ธ Demonstrate, through past examples, your ability to work on your own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage, so each point needs its own clear, evidence-based answer within the one-page limit.
How to Apply
๐ฅ๏ธ Apply through Trinity's online recruitment system for Post ID 039464.
๐ Upload your CV and your one-page cover letter addressing the two required points.
โฐ Submit before 12:00 on 11 November 2026: any applications still in progress at the closing time on the closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
๐ Read the Job Description provided with the posting before you apply.
Documents Provided with the Posting
๐ Information for Applicants.pdf
๐ Job Spec - Library Assistant - JSML (part-time, permanent, mornings).pdf
Both documents are attached to the official job page linked at the end of this article.
Who to Contact About This Post
๐ฌ Informal enquiries about the post should be made to Peter Dudley, Sub Librarian.
๐จ Application queries should be sent by email to Andrea in Recruitment, with the Competition ID number included in the subject heading.
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:
๐ค Respecting and caring for one another, so the university can thrive
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 is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. It welcomes applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. Trinity also welcomes international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Gender Equality and a Family-Friendly Workplace
๐ Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion.
๐ฅ It holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising its ongoing work to advance gender equality within Trinity and across the higher education sector.
๐ก Trinity is committed to supporting workโlife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Trinity College Dublin Library Assistant post?
The post is paid on the pro-rata Library Assistant Merged Salary Scale of โฌ29,690 to โฌ46,272 per annum. Because the post is 0.57 FTE, pay is calculated pro-rata, and the point on the scale follows current Government pay policy.
Is the Library Assistant job full-time or part-time?
It is a part-time post at 0.57 FTE. The contract is permanent.
Where is the John Stearne Medical Library located?
The JSML is located in the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences on the St. James's Hospital site. Its collection supports the teaching, learning and research of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Who uses the John Stearne Medical Library?
All members of Trinity may use the JSML, and the reading room team serves staff, students and visitors. The collection is focused on the Faculty of Health Sciences.
What documents do I need to apply?
You need a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter of maximum one A4 page. The cover letter must address the two points set out in the posting.
What must the cover letter cover?
It must clearly outline your relevant experience and how it has contributed to your knowledge, and demonstrate, through past examples, your ability to work on your own initiative and to resolve problems. Applicants who do not address these points will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
What happens if my application is not finished by the deadline?
Applications still in progress at the closing time on the closing date are cancelled automatically by the system. The closing time is 12:00 on 11 November 2026.
Can international applicants apply?
Yes. Trinity states that it welcomes international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Who can I contact with questions about the post?
Informal enquiries go to Peter Dudley, Sub Librarian, and application queries go to Andrea in Recruitment, with the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Both email addresses are listed in the Link section below.
What skills can I develop in this role?
Trinity says the role offers great scope to develop a wide range of library and other information-related skills, working on reading room services in a health sciences library.
Deadline
โณ 11 November 2026
Link
๐ Official job page and application: https://my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=039464
๐ง Informal enquiries (Peter Dudley, Sub Librarian): dudleype@tcd.ie
๐ง Application queries (Andrea, include Competition ID 039464 in the subject): recruit@tcd.ie
