Librarian 90%

About the job

Librarian 90%

Do you wish for a varied activity with a broad library spectrum? Do you like to act in a service-oriented manner? Would you like to contribute to and develop yourself in a committed team? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Department: Finance & Services

Start of work: April 1, 2026 or by arrangement

• Shifts at the information and lending desk according to the duty roster
• General communication with users as well as information and advisory activities
• Collaboration in various customer service tasks (e.g. courier and document deliveries, service offers)
• Processing orders for printed and electronic monographs in Alma
• Communication with suppliers and subject specialists
• Incoming inspection including invoice processing
• Cataloging of media in Alma according to RDA
• Support in collection management (e.g. deaccessions, revisions)
• Collaboration in the coordination and maintenance of social media channels, including community management
• Creation, editing and visual preparation of content for communication and social media activities
• Training as an information and documentation specialist EFZ, a corresponding library qualification or many years of professional experience in the mentioned areas of activity
• Professional experience in the scientific library environment
• Proficient with a modern integrated library system (preferably Alma), the RDA rules, and confident handling in the functional areas of acquisition, cataloging, and lending
• Good knowledge of Office applications and openness to other tools and applications
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form and good communication in English
• Distinct, appreciative and solution-oriented communication skills as well as a professional, service-oriented appearance
• Enjoyment of versatile and independent work in various specialist teams

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

Finance & Services (F&S) provides the organizational units of the ZHAW with financial management information and is responsible for personnel and infrastructural resources.

The university library, as part of the scientific infrastructure, ensures the provision of information and the mediation of information literacy for the ZHAW, supports science communication, and participates in the development of learning infrastructures. It is connected to the national library platform swisscovery and works with Alma.

The ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the "Working at ZHAW" website. Here are the main points:

Tanja Bucher

Recruiting Manager