Librarian

Code4lib; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% working from home

20 days remote from abroad per year

Modern office Basel with subsidised C

Job summary

Swisslinx is seeking an experienced Librarian to join its Information Governance & Management function in Basel on a long‑term contract. The role focuses on knowledge management, research services and the practical application of AI within library services.

You will deliver high‑quality research support, manage digital and physical collections, oversee library platforms and electronic resources, and contribute to projects across information management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a professional library or information management environment.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools within a library or information management setting.
• Experience delivering research and reference services with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience administering library management systems and discovery platforms.
• Experience delivering projects such as system implementations, metadata remediation or platform upgrades.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research, literature search and reference services to internal stakeholders.
• Produce research digests, current awareness bulletins, reading lists and curated information resources.
• Provide training and guidance on discovery tools, advanced search techniques and reference management.
• Manage collection development, including acquisition, evaluation and lifecycle management of print and digital resources.
• Administer electronic resources, licences and access in collaboration with IT teams.
• Negotiate contracts with external content providers and support procurement and budget activities.
• Create and maintain catalogue records, metadata, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies to improve discoverability.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve library services and operational efficiency.
• Administer library platforms, monitor data quality and coordinate with vendors on system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, licensing and information governance requirements.
• Track service KPIs and deliver insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document operational procedures and contribute to policy development.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners including universities and professional organisations.

Skills

Research services

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science or related field

Tools

Library management systems

Discovery platforms

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research, literature search and reference services to internal stakeholders.
• Produce research digests, current awareness bulletins, reading lists and curated information resources.
• Provide training and guidance on discovery tools, advanced search techniques and reference management.
• Manage collection development, including acquisition, evaluation and lifecycle management of print and digital resources.
• Administer electronic resources, licences and access in collaboration with IT teams.
• Negotiate contracts with external content providers and support procurement and budget activities.
• Create and maintain catalogue records, metadata, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies to improve discoverability.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve library services and operational efficiency.
• Administer library platforms, monitor data quality and coordinate with vendors on system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, licensing and information governance requirements.
• Track service KPIs and deliver insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document operational procedures and contribute to policy development.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners including universities and professional organisations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a professional library or information management environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science, Information Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Practical experience implementing or using AI-enabled tools within a library or information management setting.
• Experience delivering research and reference services with minimal supervision.
• Hands‑on experience administering library management systems and discovery platforms.
• Experience delivering projects such as system implementations, metadata remediation or platform upgrades.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• Experience within a research, academic, financial or international organisation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Library & Information Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of German and/or French.
• Experience working with digital preservation, metadata standards or information governance frameworks.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long‑term basis.
• 50% working from home.
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year.
• Modern office in central Basel (approximately 50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen.
• Two‑stage interview process (conducted via video call).

Apply today with your latest CV by deadline on Wednesday 22 July: https://www.swisslinx.com/vacancy/SL-001435