Librarian / Information Manager (AI & Knowledge Services)

Code4lib; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% working from home

20 days remote per year

Modern office in Basel

Job summary

Swisslinx is supporting an international organisation based in Basel seeking an experienced Librarian / Information Manager to transform its library into a modern, AI-enabled knowledge centre. You will deliver literature searching, research support and curate information resources while developing metadata and library systems.

The role combines traditional library services with digital innovation, knowledge management and AI-enabled service development, with 50% home-working and 20 days remote

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years’ experience in a professional library, research library or information management environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or related discipline.
• Experience delivering literature searching, research support or reference services.
• Practical experience administering library systems and digital information platforms.
• Experience with metadata standards, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies.
• Exposure to digital transformation, AI implementation, metadata remediation or library systems projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• Ideally experience in an economic research institute or central bank context.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced literature searching, reference and research support to internal stakeholders.
• Produce research briefings, current awareness bulletins and curated information resources.
• Manage the development and maintenance of print and digital collections.
• Administer library platforms, discovery tools and metadata.
• Create and maintain high-quality catalogue records, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies.
• Manage electronic resources, subscriptions, licensing and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to improve information access and user experience.
• Identify, pilot and implement AI-enabled solutions to improve library services and knowledge management.
• Contribute to digital transformation, metadata improvement and library systems projects.
• Develop curated information resources and datasets to support AI-assisted research.
• Monitor service performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Literature searching

Research support

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science, Information Management or related discipline

Tools

Library systems

Discovery tools

Metadata management

Job description

Description

Swisslinx is supporting an international organisation based in Basel who are seeking an experienced Librarian / Information Manager to support the transformation of its library into a modern, AI-enabled knowledge centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of research, libraries, knowledge management and emerging technologies.

Working within a small Information Governance & Management team, you'll play a key role in enabling researchers and subject matter experts to discover, access and make effective use of high-quality information resources. This role combines traditional library services with digital innovation, information management and AI-enabled service development.

• Deliver advanced literature searching, reference and research support to internal stakeholders.


• Produce research briefings, current awareness bulletins and curated information resources.


• Manage the development and maintenance of print and digital collections.


• Administer library platforms, discovery tools and metadata.


• Create and maintain high-quality catalogue records, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies.


• Manage electronic resources, subscriptions, licensing and supplier relationships.


• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to improve information access and user experience.


• Identify, pilot and implement AI-enabled solutions to improve library services and knowledge management.


• Contribute to digital transformation, metadata improvement and library systems projects.


• Develop curated information resources and datasets to support AI-assisted research.


• Monitor service performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll be an experienced library or information professional who enjoys combining excellent customer service with technology and innovation.

The following skills are mandatory:

• Approximately 3–5 years’ experience working independently in a professional library, research library or information management environment.


• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Library & Information Science, Information Management or a related discipline.


• Experience delivering literature searching, research support or reference services.


• Practical experience administering library systems and digital information platforms.


• Experience with metadata standards, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies.


• Exposure to digital transformation, AI implementation, metadata remediation or library systems projects.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• The ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.


• Ideally experience in a central bank or economic research institute, or a strong interest in economics.

Our client offers:

• 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 (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen.


• 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. Please note Swisslinx can only accept applications from candidates with permission to work in Switzerland or an EU passport. Sponsorship is not possible. The deadline is Tuesday 11 August.