Librarian

Job Description

Swisslinx is supporting an international organisation in the search for an experienced Librarian to join its Information Governance & Management function on a long‑term contract in Basel.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive information professional who is passionate about knowledge management, research services, and emerging technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring information assets are effectively managed, accessible, and preserved while helping to drive innovation through the practical application of AI within library services.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will deliver high‑quality research support, manage digital and physical collections, oversee library platforms and electronic resources, and contribute to projects that enhance information management across the organisation.

• Deliver research, literature search and reference services to internal stakeholders.
• Produce research digests, current awareness bulletins, reading lists and curated information resources.
• Provide training and guidance on discovery tools, advanced search techniques and reference management.
• Manage collection development, including acquisition, evaluation and lifecycle management of print and digital resources.
• Administer electronic resources, licences and access in collaboration with IT teams.
• Negotiate contracts with external content providers and support procurement and budget activities.
• Create and maintain catalogue records, metadata, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies to improve discoverability.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve library services and operational efficiency.
• Administer library platforms, monitor data quality and coordinate with vendors on system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, licensing and information governance requirements.
• Track service KPIs and deliver insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document operational procedures and contribute to policy development.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners including universities and professional organisations.

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a professional library or information management environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science, Information Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Practical experience implementing or using AI-enabled tools within a library or information management setting.
• Experience delivering research and reference services with minimal supervision.
• Hands‑on experience administering library management systems and discovery platforms.
• Experience delivering projects such as system implementations, metadata remediation or platform upgrades.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

• Experience with in a research, academic, financial or international organisation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Library & Information Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of German and/or French.
• Experience working with digital preservation, metadata standards or information governance frameworks.

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long‑term basis.
• 50% working from home.
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year.
• Modern office in central Basel (approximately 50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen.
• Two‑stage interview process (conducted via video call).

Apply today with your latest CV by deadline on Wednesday 22 July: