Scientific Services Library Staff Member (80%)

About the job

Scientific Services Library Staff Member (80%)

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Campus Muttenz Services

Flexibility, creative freedom, creativity, interdisciplinarity - this is how we work

Your tasks:

You can expect a varied role in a dedicated library team. You will actively shape the further development of our services and support researchers, students and staff of the FHNW in the areas of information literacy, artificial intelligence and user services. Your tasks include in particular:

• Coordination of information literacy (IL) for the FHNW library across all locations as well as collaboration with the information literacy working group
• Support for IL offerings at Campus Muttenz and conducting library introductions and teaching units
• Evaluation of trends and development of (new) scientific library services
• Provision of services in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), e.g. workshops and consultations
• Planning and conducting internal AI training for library staff
• Participation in specialist groups and maintenance of internal and external networks
• Consultation on complex research enquiries
• Participation in user services at the information desk

Your profile:

You are a committed, service-oriented and innovative individual with a passion for imparting knowledge. You enjoy working in a team, keep an overview even in a dynamic environment and are interested in new developments in the library and higher education sector. You bring:

• a completed university degree (Master) as well as a qualification in information science or a comparable field
• several years of professional experience in a scientific library
• experience in imparting information literacy and conducting teaching formats
• interest in current developments in scientific work and artificial intelligence
• very good German and English skills
• independent, structured working style as well as strong communication skills and service orientation

Your prospects:

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland offers state-of-the-art technical, laboratory and office infrastructure. Collaboration with a large number of companies and institutions at home and abroad, a diverse programme of scientific events, as well as daily interaction with young students in research and teaching contribute to a highly motivating working environment. The FHNW is also committed to equal opportunities and the compatibility of work and family.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised pay equality between women and men

Annual working hours (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Diverse internal and external training opportunities

Start date: Position start from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz Any questions? About the position:

Nicole Zimmermann, Head of CMU Library, Contact: +41 61 228 52 81

About the application process:

Cristina Kabas, HR Manager, Contact: +41 61 228 54 02

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application.

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