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Who are we?

At a time when access to reliable and quality information is crucial, the BCU Fribourg offers a space for learning, discovery and memory in the heart of the city and canton.

Online and in its new building, it offers significant documentary resources and ensures access to scientific information. It also preserves the cantonal cultural heritage and organises a rich cultural programme.

Why join us?

We offer a dynamic environment, in the context of creating a new library in the city centre planning the development of modern services. The BCU is a founding member of SLSP (national network) and participates in the development of Swisscovery network services.

The employer state encourages work-life balance and offers an attractive environment and working conditions to its employees. To learn more, follow this  link .

Your missions

• With a team of eight people, you manage the different stages of the acquisition process for printed and electronic documents and provide support for the BCU-Central and the documentary centres at the University
• In collaboration with other sectors, you participate notably in the development of the digital offer, management of open access and storage collections, management of financial resources and invoice entry, coordination of the Fribourg institutional zone (IZ 8) and the library management system
• You define the acquisition policy for general collections and select documents to acquire by purchase, subscription or donation for the BCU-Central
• You participate in the strategic management of the institution, notably in your area of expertise

Desired profile

• You hold a complete university education, as well as additional training in documentary information or a Master’s degree in information sciences
• You have professional experience in the field of documentary information; experience in team management is an asset
• You are comfortable with organisational and financial matters
• You have a broad general knowledge
• You master French or German with good knowledge of the other language and English

Skills

Contact details

Olivier Simioni, Head of Acquisitions Department olivier.simioni@fr.ch T +41 26 305 13 11