Web Development Intern – UCC Library Website Project

Job
Description                                                       

 

Role Overview  

The UCC Library
internship programme has been created to ensure the active engagement of
students in the further development of library services. The programme offers
UCC students an exciting opportunity to gain paid work experience in an
academic library environment. 

Under the general
direction of an experienced professional supervisor, the Intern will acquire
hands-on experience in a particular discipline within the library
environment.  They will work with staff from across the Library team,
engage with library clients and work collaboratively on an assigned
project.   

Project
details 

UCC Library is seeking a motivated,
detail-oriented intern to support the final implementation and launch of its
new library website. The intern will collaborate with the project team on
front-end implementation using HTML and CSS, applying approved designs
accurately across the site. Key tasks include assisting with URL migration,
checking redirects, mapping content, and supporting user testing after launch.
The role focuses on usability, accessibility, and structured content
management, offering hands-on experience on a high-profile digital project that
supports students, researchers, and staff at University College Cork.

This
role is ideal for someone who understands the value of good design,
consistency, and usability, rather than building systems through programming.
This internship is ideal for a student who wants to apply their design and
analytical skills in a real world environment while contributing to a
meaningful project that enhances access to information and learning across the
UCC community.

Role Responsibilities
and Activities 

Expected Behaviours 

The role is expected
to display personal qualities and behaviours consistent with values of the
University as outlined in the University’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028. 

Essential Criteria 

Current enrolled
student at UCC 

Demonstrable skills
in front-end design implementation, with a strong working knowledge of CSS and
HTML for layout, styling, and responsive presentation. (This is not a software
development or coding-from-scratch role.)

Excellent written and
verbal communication skills, with the ability to document work clearly and
communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong attention to
detail, particularly in implementing approved designs accurately, checking
content, links, and layouts, and reviewing changes during testing phases.

Professional approach
and commitment, including reliability, organisation, and the ability to manage
tasks independently while meeting agreed deadlines.

Analytical mindset,
with the ability to work methodically on activities such as URL migration
checking, redirect validation, and post–go-live review of issues and feedback.

A strong interest in
design and user experience, with an appreciation for the impact of a clear,
accessible, and visually engaging website.