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Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian
JOB SYNOPSIS
The University of Limerick Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian (Assistant Librarian Grade I) to play a key role in developing and delivering digital cultural heritage services, with a particular initial focus on the Bolton Library. The post holder will combine strong technical and project management skills with a commitment to widening access to rare and distinctive collections in ways that support learning, teaching, research and public engagement. Working within the Digital Scholarship and Systems team, under the guidance of the Digital Services Librarian, and in close partnership with Special Collections and Archives, this role will lead on the day-to-day planning and delivery of digitisation workflows and the operational management of digital cultural heritage assets, ensuring that unique collections are discoverable, usable, and preserved for the long term. The Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian is a supervisory role and will work collaboratively with colleagues across the library and wider University to deliver an excellent, user-centred service. This is a professional role that requires specialist knowledge of digital cultural heritage, digitisation, digital asset management and preservation. The role holder will demonstrate strong professional judgement, effective people and project management skills, and the ability to contribute expert input to service development while operating within an established strategic and reporting framework.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Scale: €47,176 – €72,821 p.a.
University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.
Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Mr Caleb Derven, Head, Digital Scholarship & Systems, Library & Information Services Division, University of Limerick, Email: caleb.derven@ul.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 4th August 2026. Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies
We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)
