ASAP - Librarian / Research Specialist 80-100% (m/f/d)

Michael Page seeks a Librarian and Research Specialist to manage information resources, conduct literature searches, and optimize knowledge organization systems in Switzerland.

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Responsibilities

• Provide expert research, reference, and literature search assistance to internal teams.
• Design and produce customized information products, reading lists, and research briefings.
• Guide users on utilizing information discovery tools, search strategies, and reference management software.
• Handle document delivery services and manage requests for external resources.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of both digital and physical information collections.
• Assess, acquire, and refine collections to align with changing user needs and organizational goals.
• Manage electronic resource access, including licensing and subscription administration.
• Maintain the accuracy, accessibility, and relevance of all information resources.
• Create and update high-quality metadata and cataloguing records.
• Administer taxonomies, classification structures, and controlled vocabularies.
• Enhance information discoverability and retrieval through effective knowledge organization.
• Participate in data quality improvement initiatives.
• Operate and maintain library and information management platforms.
• Work with technology teams and vendors on system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.
• Monitor system performance and generate operational reports.
• Support the implementation of digital information management solutions.
• Explore emerging technologies, such as AI-based solutions, to improve information services.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance user experience, and increase operational efficiency.
• Lead and support small-scale projects related to systems, metadata, and service improvements.
• Drive innovation within information and knowledge management practices.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, licensing, and data protection regulations.
• Assist with procurement activities, contract administration, and vendor management.
• Monitor service performance and provide insights through KPIs and reporting.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand evolving information needs.
• Develop partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and professional networks.
• Promote information services and raise awareness of available resources across the organization.

Requirements

• Experience in research, reference, and literature search.
• Knowledge of information discovery and search methodologies.
• Proficiency in reference management and document delivery.
• Skills in metadata creation, cataloguing, and knowledge organization.
• Familiarity with taxonomies, classification structures, and controlled vocabularies.
• Experience managing information management platforms.
• Understanding of AI-based solutions in information services.
• Knowledge of copyright, licensing, and data protection regulations.
• Vendor management and KPI reporting experience.

About the company

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