University Library Assistant (m/f/d) - Reference: 69-2024-HSB -

The job holder has the following tasks in particular:

• Working in the circulation and user service including processing reservations and renewals, collecting fees and providing information on the catalog, research, databases, etc,
• Research in the catalog and/or union system on request,
• Support of the electronic library system including the creation of user accounts and processing of electronic orders,
• placing media and ensuring the shelving system is in order,
• Collaboration in the course of business
  • Inventory and sorting of journals and DINs at the Görlitz site,
  • Processing loose-leaf collections,
  • sorting in the library and network system,
• Instruction and supervision of student assistants,
• Magazine support/maintenance of the book stock,
• Support, updating and maintenance of the presentation screens as well as maintenance and updating of the physical advertising media and
• Participation in digitization projects and change processes of the university library.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Professional qualification as a media and information services specialist or equivalent qualification and/or many years of experience in librarianship,
• knowledge of and confidence in using databases and the library software LIBERO,
• proficiency in English,
• technical understanding.

The following are also desirable

• further language skills (e.g. Polish, Czech),
• Experience in the areas of university administration and structures,
• Interest in new trends and technologies in the field of application in the university library.

We expect from you

• a structured, solution- and service-oriented way of working,
• willingness and interest in further professional and personal development,
• Commitment and reliability,
• Willingness to work at both locations and flexibility in terms of time depending on the requirements during the academic year,
• Strong communication and teamwork skills,
• a friendly and engaging manner.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
• personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
• the opportunity to use a job ticket.