County Librarian

Description:

Reporting to a Director of Service, the County Librarian is responsible for the planning and management of the Library services for the Local Authority. The Library Service meets the wide ranging information, education, research and cultural needs of the citizens of Westmeath. The County Librarian is also charged with formulating the overall objectives, policies and plans for the development and operation of the service. This is a senior management role within the Local Authority which includes determining the organisational framework of the library in what is a very challenging environment. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing smooth operation of the service and the co-ordination of both staff and activities in the Library service.