Employee University Library (m/f/d) - Keyword: 52-2025 HSB -

The position holder will be responsible, in particular, for the following tasks:

• Working in the circulation and user services department, including processing holds and renewals, collecting fees, and providing information on the catalog, searches, databases, etc.,
• Conducting searches in the catalog and/or networked system upon request,
• Managing the electronic library system, including setting up user accounts and processing electronic orders,
• Shelf stocking and ensuring that books are shelved in the correct order,
• Assisting with general office duties,
  • Inventory and weeding of journals and DIN standards at the Görlitz location,
  • Processing loose-leaf collections,
  • Weeding in the library and network system,
• Training and supervising student assistants,
• Stacks management/maintenance of the book collection,
• Management, updating, and maintenance of display screens, as well as maintenance and updating of physical promotional materials, and
• Assistance with digitization tasks.

The following knowledge and skills are required:

• A vocational degree as a Media and Information Services Specialist, equivalence in terms of qualification, or extensive experience in library science,
• Practical knowledge of and proficiency with databases as well as the LIBERO library software,
• practical English skills,
• technical aptitude.

In addition, the following are desirable:

• additional language skills (e.g., Polish, Czech),
• experience in the areas of University Administration and structures,
• an interest in new trends and technologies relevant to your role in the University Library.

We expect you to have

• a structured, solution- and service-oriented approach to work,
• a willingness and interest in continuing professional and personal development,
• commitment, reliability, and flexibility—including regarding working hours,
• strong communication and teamwork skills,
• a friendly and courteous demeanor.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of work,
• flexible and family-friendly work schedules in accordance with the applicable employment agreement,
• opportunities for personal and professional development through targeted continuing education and training,
• attractive benefits (company pension plan, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
• a workplace Health Management program with initiatives to promote employee health, as well as
• the option to use a job ticket.