Librarian documentalist archivist specialist

• 23 octobre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Rue du Général-DUFOUR 24, 1204 Genève
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Join the Université de Genève as a Specialist Librarian.

Tasks ##

• Develop and manage collections, notably digital ones.
• Enhance documentary resources and optimize services.
• Participate in documentary management projects and professional monitoring.

Skills ##

• HES Bachelor's in documentary information or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of digital resources and market practices.
• Mastery of IT tools and analytical capacity.

Organizational entity

Division de l'information scientifique

Function

Librarian documentalist archivist specialist

Function code

507016

Maximum class

15

Body

Administrative and technical staff

Activity rate

80 %

Workplace

Saint Georges

Registration deadline

30-10-2026

Reference

7147

Job description ##

The Division de l'information scientifique (DIS) of the Université de Genève (UNIGE) directs the activities of the Bibliothèque de l-UNIGE. It is also in charge of files related to scientific information.

Structured as a network deploying its activities across four sites (Uni Arve, Uni Bastions, Uni CMU, Uni Mail) and a coordination service, the Bibliothèque de l-UNIGE makes available important collections as well as services intended for the university community and the city in the fields of research and teaching.

The Bibliothèque Coordination Service wishes to recruit a

Specialist Librarian Documentary Management
Documentary Resources Hub

Job description

Within the Documentary Resources Hub of the CODIS, you will contribute to the development and evolution of the documentary offer. You will assume a reference responsibility in the field of digital resources and participate in the evolution of the services associated with them.

In this context, you will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Ensure the development, management, and evaluation of DIS collections, particularly digital resources (periodicals, databases, and ebooks),
• Enhance and promote DIS collections and contribute to the evolution and improvement of work processes,
• Participate in projects and working groups related to documentary management and collaborate with colleagues from the division and partner institutions,
• Ensure professional monitoring in this field, share your expertise, and contribute to the transmission of knowledge within the division.

Conditions offered

• An inspiring mission: You contribute to supporting the university community, notably by ensuring the quality of our online catalogue.
• A stimulating work environment: You work in close collaboration with expert colleagues, participate in internal working groups and within the Bibliothèque de l-UNIGE. You will also be required to develop links with colleagues from other university and scientific libraries.
• Services destined to evolve: In the dynamic context of SLSP, you contribute through your expertise and initiative to the improvement as well as the evolution of practices and services.
• Professional development possibilities: The Bibliothèque de l-UNIGE encourages continuous training throughout the career; you can benefit from measures dedicated to the development of professional skills.

Titre and skills required ##

Training and experience

HES Bachelor as a specialist in documentary information or training deemed equivalent. A master's in documentary information is an asset. Professional experience in the management of digital resources is indispensable.

Skills

You have a marked interest in collection management, particularly digital resources. You know the commercial practices of publishers and distributors and you follow the evolution and trends of the scientific publishing market, notably those related to Open Access.

You have confirmed practice of Alma/Primo. Knowledge of Analytics is a plus. Generally, you are comfortable with IT and master common office tools.

You are rigorous, you know how to prioritize and respect deadlines. You have a good capacity for analysis and synthesis to write reports.

You adopt a proactive and constructive approach to evolve services according to new technologies. As the Bibliothèque de l-UNIGE is organized around 4 sites, an ease of working in a network and in a group is indispensable.

You have very good knowledge of spoken and written English (minimum level B1).

Commencement of duties ##

01.01.2027

Contact ##

Your application file must be submitted exclusively online by clicking on the button below -Postuler/Apply now-.

Any additional information can be obtained from Martine Jacquérioz, head of the Bibliothèque Coordination Service of the Université de Genève, by email: Martine.Jacquerioz@unige.ch

Additional information ##

Public law contract of indefinite duration

Observations ##

THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE FILLED FROM WITHIN THE SERVICE.

The Université de Genève offers motivating engagement conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and contribute actively to the influence of an Institution founded in 1559.

In a perspective of parity, the Université encourages applications from the under-represented sex.