Information Specialist: University Library Wädenswil 80%

About the job

Information Specialist: University Library Wädenswil 80%

Department:

Finance & Services

Start Date:

1 December 2026 or by arrangement

Responsibilities

• You coordinate the user services of the University Library Wädenswil and assist at the information desk.
• You develop offers and formats within the "Third Place" team that strengthen the library as a lively place for learning, encounters, and staying.
• As part of the training team, you impart information literacy in curricular training sessions and courses and advise students as well as staff of the Department of Life Sciences & Facility Management on research queries.
• You lead or support projects aimed at further developing the services and offerings of the University Library.

Profile

• You hold a completed university degree (Bachelor/Master or equivalent) in the field of information and documentation.
• You have experience in designing and conducting events to impart information literacy as well as pronounced didactic skills.
• You enjoy developing and implementing offers and event formats for different target groups.
• You are proficient with library management systems and ideally have experience with Alma.
• You are fluent in German and English, both spoken and written, and are able to advise and teach in both languages.
• You enjoy working in a team, take responsibility, and advance topics with a solution-oriented and networked approach.

What we stand for

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and more than 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.

The University Library, as part of the scientific infrastructure, ensures the provision of information and the imparting 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.

At the Wädenswil campus library, a small, dedicated on-site team works closely with the specialist units of the University Library. With its services and offerings in the areas of information provision, information literacy, and the design of a needs-oriented place for learning, working, and encounters, the campus library contributes to the study, teaching, and research daily life of the Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management.

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

What we offer

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

Contact

Simon Nüssli
Location Manager University Libraries Wädenswil and Zurich

+41 58 934 84 11

Xenia Binner
Recruiting Manager