Sankt Gallen
Intern in Information Science (m/f/d)
- 04 September 2026
- 100%
- Sankt Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth largest canton in Switzerland, supporting society's welfare. Contribute to a diverse range of public services and enjoy a collaborative work environment.
Tasks
- Assist in collecting and managing diverse media for education.
- Promote cultural and scientific knowledge within the community.
- Support and connect libraries in the St.Gallen region.
Skills
- Relevant education or experience in library sciences preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work touches all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Vadiana Cantonal Library collects, catalogues, and provides a wide range of printed and electronic media and information for the general, school, professional, cultural, and scientific education of the population. Located centrally in the cantonal capital, it operates the Hauptpost Library together with the St.Gallen City Library, which caters to a broad audience and is planned to be replaced by a new building in a few years. At its main site in the museum quarter are the special departments with St.Gallen publications (Sangallensia), historical holdings, and rarities. Furthermore, the Cantonal Library promotes and supports other libraries in the canton of St.Gallen and manages the St.Gallen library network as well as the St.Gallen-Appenzell library association, comprising around 75 libraries in total.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a
Start date: 1 February 2027 or by arrangement
Workload: 60-100%
Workplace: St.Gallen
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
