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Librarian

Inseriert am: 22.10.2020





















































Librarian
Office location: Basel
Department: General Secretariat
Unit: Information Technology and Services
Service:
Employment - Duration: 3 years
Contract type: Fixed-term
FTE%: 100%
Application Deadline: 15/11/2020

Description
The Bank for International Settlements is an international organisation promoting global monetary and financial stability, and a bank for central banks. At the BIS, colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds bring different knowledge and expertise to the team. This creates a stimulating working environment with opportunities for collaborating and developing innovative solutions to business challenges. Joining us is not just about launching your international career – it is also about doing meaningful work for the public good and serving the global community. The BIS has its own research library, with a unique collection in economics, finance and central banking of over 70,000 physical items. Today, the BIS Library provides integrated, digital library and discovery services to an international organisation of 600+ staff members over three different locations.  We are recruiting a Librarian to work in a small, dedicated team serving a varied international user community based in Basel, Hong Kong SAR and Mexico. You will drive innovation in discovery services and digital information delivery through developing and implementing innovative digital library and information management and shared research resources .You will manage the library budget in a cost-effective manner and will maintain the library collections (both electronic and physical).  Your key responsibilities: 
 

  • Provide efficient library/research services in response to user requests/needs

  • Lead implementation of cloud-based library catalogue solution and mobile discovery services and information delivery

  • Perform Library awareness and outreach activities (including user training)

  • Perform administrative and budget functions supporting the Library

  • Perform information cataloguing and collection management (digital and physical)

 Your qualifications, skills and experience:
 

  • University degree in library and/or information management sciences

  • At least five years’ job experience in a leading library function, with a strong digital service delivery focus

  • Proven experience working with and implementing web- and cloud-based library applications, including integrated library catalogue systems and discovery services, as well as information delivery and collaboration tools

  • Good understanding of, and keen interest in, economics, banking and international finance

  • Proficiency in English;  Knowledge of German, French and/or Spanish is an advantage

 Why join us? We offer a unique, highly rewarding, international work environment, giving you exposure to a range of state-of-the-art technologies and business areas. You’ll receive a competitive compensation package, including full relocation and health insurance. And because of our status as an international organisation, we are able to hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities.   The BIS is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for diversity among its staff

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