Employee University Library (m/f/d) - Reference: 69-2024-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 network system upon request,
• Managing the electronic library system, including creating user accounts and processing electronic orders,
• Shelf arrangement of media and ensuring proper shelving order,
• Assisting with day-to-day operations
  • 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,
• Managing, updating, and maintaining the display screens, as well as maintaining and updating physical promotional materials, and
• Participation in digitization projects and change processes at the University Library.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• A vocational degree as a media and information services specialist or equivalence in terms of qualification and/or many years of experience in librarianship,
• Practical knowledge of and proficiency in using databases as well as the LIBERO library software,
• proficiency in English,
• technical understanding.

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 the field of work in the University Library.

We expect you to have

• a structured, solution- and service-oriented approach to work,
• a willingness and interest in professional and personal development,
• commitment and reliability,
• willingness to work at both locations and flexibility regarding your schedule depending on the needs throughout the academic year,
• strong communication and teamwork skills,
• A friendly and approachable demeanor.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging scope of work,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable employment agreement,
• opportunities for personal and professional development through targeted training and continuing education,
• attractive employee 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.