Cathal was appointed University Librarian at NUI Maynooth in September 2008. Between 2002 and 2008 he fulfilled a number of roles in University College Dublin (UCD) Library including Head of Reader Services. Prior to joining UCD Cathal worked for the accountants and management consultants FGS (Farrell Grant Sparks) where he held a variety of posts including Director of Consulting. Cathal’s research interests include library design, strategic collection development, and the harnessing of new technologies and new service models to enhance the library experience for staff and readers.
Cathal oversaw the design and delivery of NUI Maynooth’s €20 million library extension which was officially opened in June 2013. He is a regular speaker and guest lecturer on issues facing libraries including library design, innovation and change management. He is a member and Council member of the Library Association of Ireland (LAI). He is a member, and former Chair, of the Irish Universities Association Librarians’ Group (IUALG). He is currently Secretary and Treasurer of the Consortium of National and University Libraries in Ireland (CONUL).
Phone : (1)-1234-4444
Email : cathal@libraryassociation.ie