Director of the Cantonal Library, part-time (50% job sharing) or full-time (100%), at the Cantonal Libraries, Lugano

11 November 2026
50 – 100%
Permanent position
Lugano

Job summary

Join the Biblioteche Cantonali in Lugano as a Director, guiding library services. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and competitive salary.

Tasks

Oversee the operation of four cantonal libraries and SBT.
Ensure the preservation and enhancement of library collections.
Develop innovative strategies in response to social and technological changes.

Skills

Bachelor's and Master's degree in a humanities discipline preferred.
Strong leadership and management experience in libraries or cultural institutions.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

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152/26 | Director of the Cantonal Library, part-time (50% job sharing) or full-time (100%), at the Cantonal Libraries, Lugano Grade and annual salary (including 13th month): 13 103'632.-- / 167'309.-- Duties: ensure the overall management of the four Cantonal Libraries and the Ticino Library System (SBT) from a library science, financial and administrative perspective oversee the preservation, enhancement and growth of the book and documentary heritage develop, promote and support development, innovation and reorganisation processes in response to social, cultural and technological evolution ensure the management and professional development of human resources maintain and strengthen the network of relationships with partners and counterparts at cantonal and national level Requirements: complete academic degree (bachelor and master or licence), preferably in a humanities discipline librarian diploma or specialist diploma in information and documentation or equivalent training, considered a preferential qualification proven professional experience in managerial roles (management and coordination) at a library or other cultural institution and good knowledge of the Ticino and Swiss library sector good knowledge of public administration and the territory excellent knowledge (speaking and writing) of Italian, good knowledge of German and/or French (speaking and writing) initiative and excellent teamwork skills strong interpersonal, communication and mediation skills Special notes: start date: 1 May 2027 or date to be agreed willingness to work outside mandatory presence hours for representation duties and on cultural event occasions the 50% employment rate is only possible in the form of job sharing with two part-time positions. In this case, candidates must submit an individual application and indicate in the cover letter the intention to take on the role in job sharing together with the personal details of the candidate with whom they intend to share the role main place of work: Lugano secondary locations: Bellinzona, Locarno and Mendrisio Application conditions: applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of the online application (cover and motivation letter, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work attestations), further documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and self-certification of health status) Employment conditions: appointment or assignment: those provided for by the Law on the Organisation of State Employees and Teachers of 15 March 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organisation are explicitly reserved working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment rate), flexible or according to service needs Deadline: 24 November 2026 Further information can be obtained from Mr Massimo Zenari, Director of the Division of Culture and University Studies, tel. 091 814 13 00, massimo.zenari@ti.ch. |

Director of the Cantonal Library, part-time (50% job sharing) or full-time (100%), at the Cantonal Libraries, Lugano

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