Librarian

Swisslinx is supporting an international organisation in the search for an experienced Librarian to join its Information Governance & Management function on a long-term contract in Basel.
Librarian
Job description:

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Deliver research, literature search and reference services to internal stakeholders.

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Produce research digests, current awareness bulletins, reading lists and curated information resources.

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Provide training and guidance on discovery tools, advanced search techniques and reference management.

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Manage collection development, including acquisition, evaluation and lifecycle management of print and digital resources.

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Administer electronic resources, licences and access in collaboration with IT teams.

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Negotiate contracts with external content providers and support procurement and budget activities.

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Create and maintain catalogue records, metadata, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies to improve discoverability.

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Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve library services and operational efficiency.

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Administer library platforms, monitor data quality and coordinate with vendors on system enhancements.

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Ensure compliance with copyright, licensing and information governance requirements.

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Track service KPIs and deliver insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.

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Document operational procedures and contribute to policy development.

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Build and maintain relationships with external partners including universities and professional organisations.
About the customer:
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive information professional who is passionate about knowledge management, research services, and emerging technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring information assets are effectively managed, accessible, and preserved while helping to drive innovation through the practical application of AI within library services.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will deliver high-quality research support, manage digital and physical collections, oversee library platforms and electronic resources, and contribute to projects that enhance information management across the organisation.
Requirements:

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Minimum 3 years' experience working in a professional library or information management environment.

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Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science, Information Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

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Practical experience implementing or using AI-enabled tools within a library or information management setting.

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Experience delivering research and reference services with minimal supervision.

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Hands-on experience administering library management systems and discovery platforms.

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Experience delivering projects such as system implementations, metadata remediation or platform upgrades.

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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Fluent English.
Nice to have:

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Experience within a research, academic, financial or international organisation.

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Postgraduate qualification in Library & Information Science or a related field.

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Knowledge of German and/or French.

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Experience working with digital preservation, metadata standards or information governance frameworks.
Compensation benefits:

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The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis

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50% working from home

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20 days working remotely from abroad per year

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Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

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Two stage interview process (conducted via video call)
If you're an experienced Librarian with a passion for information management, digital innovation and delivering exceptional research services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV by deadline on Wednesday 22 July.