Librarian
St. Francis Hospice Dublin provides a comprehensive range of palliative care services for patients and their families living in North Dublin City and County.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative organisation that is committed to the delivery of first-class services to patients with life-limiting conditions and their families.
The duties and responsibilities of the Librarian will be multiple and varied in keeping with the broad remit of the Library. The librarian acts as both solo librarian and as an active member of the Education Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and promoting the full range of library services and resources, while managing the day-to-day operations of the library.
The person must…
- Hold a Quality and Qualifications Ireland Level 8 (or higher) major academic award in Library and Information Studies, as recognised by the Library Association of Ireland or equivalent.
- At least 2 years’ experience of Library Management Systems or similar. Excellent IT skills with good working knowledge of MS Office Suite and other digital resources (e.g. Canva, Mailchimp etc.).
- Understanding of copyright, licensing agreements and data protection (GDPR).
- Experience of managing e-resources, acquisitions, and Library Management Systems.
- Experience in searching health sciences or similar bibliographic databases.
- Experience managing electronic resources and authentication management
- Ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines
- Strong planning and organisation skills.
- Evidence of commitment to relevant professional development.
Informal enquiries to: bsweeney@sfh.ie
Application Process: Job description and application form can be accessed on our website:
Careers – St. Francis Hospice,
Candidates should complete the Application form on our website online and submit it along with a Cover Letter and a copy of their Curriculum Vitae.
Closing date for all applications is noon 7th May
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 14th May 2026
Should you require accommodations or assistance with your application and/or in our interview process, please contact recruitment@sfh.ie for support. We respect your privacy and we will endeavour to support you during the recruitment and selection process
