The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) wishes to recruit a graduate librarian/archivist for a one-year fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to gain experience in, and contribute to, the work of a busy multimedia cultural organisation.

Contract duration:
Full-time, fixed-term contract, August 2018–July 2019. The post will include scheduled evening and weekend work.

Job description:
The post holder will support the work of ITMA Content Managers in collecting, preserving, organising and making accessible a variety of physical and digital Irish traditional music materials.

Principle tasks of the post will include some or all of the following:

• Cataloguing of existing and newly acquired multimedia materials to international standards;
• Physical care of multimedia materials and digital file management;
• Multimedia digitisation;
• Research and reference support to colleagues and Archive users;
• Preparation of digital media for ITMA website and digital projects;
• Participation in outreach and events;
• Such other related tasks and special projects as may from time to time be required to fulfill the objectives of ITMA.

Additional information:
While based primarily in Dublin, candidates should note that occasional off site work may be required.

Personal requirements
Essential criteria:

• A postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies or Archives and Records Management;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Enthusiasm and commitment to the library/archive profession

Desirable criteria: 

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or industry related professional qualification;
• Broad knowledge of Irish traditional song, instrumental music and dance;
• Competence in Irish;
• Competence in music literacy;
• Excellent IT skills and experience in using databases or working in a digital environment;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues;
• Ability to work to deadlines

Salary:
€ 28,741

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter by post or email to:
Róisín Ní Bhriain,
Irish Traditional Music Archive
73 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
roisin.nibhriain [at] itma.ie

Deadline for applications: 5 pm Tuesday 17 July 2018
Shortlisting of candidates will apply.

The Irish Traditional Music Archive is an equal opportunities employer.