Remote Research Librarian: AI-Powered Knowledge Management

Code4lib; Basel; Híbrido; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

50% working from home

20 days remote from abroad per year

Modern office Basel with subsidised C

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Research services

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Educación

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

Herramientas

Library management systems

Discovery platforms

AI-enabled tools

Descripción del empleo

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.