County Librarian

Title: County Librarian - Fingal County Council

Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large, protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches.

Fingal County

Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff.

The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal.

An opportunity now exists in Fingal County Council for the position of County Librarian.

Job Summary/Description:

The County Librarian is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and development of the Library Service across the county of Fingal. The role involves setting direction, ensuring high quality service delivery, managing resources, and promoting the library as a central hub for information, learning, culture, and community engagement. The County Librarian leads on policy, strategy, innovation, and service improvement in line with national library standards and local authority goals.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 30th April 2026

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