Specialist in E-Media 50-60%, limited to 2 years

Specialist in E-Media 50-60%, limited to 2 years
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Vice Presidency for University Development

Diversity at the university - we seek variety

Your tasks:

Together with the dedicated and service-oriented Digital Services team of the FHNW library, you are responsible for the licensing and management of contracts for E-Media and monitor current developments in the publishing sector. You:

• acquire and manage licenses for E-Media through the consortium of Swiss university libraries or negotiate directly with providers and review the contractual terms in collaboration with the FHNW legal department

• ensure smooth access to E-Media, administer the Read&Publish offers, and support the further development of the product portfolio in close collaboration with the six campus libraries

• monitor the information market, network nationally and internationally, and promote alternative publication models at FHNW together with the Open Access office

• are jointly responsible for ensuring efficient licensing processes, access management, and effective E-Media controlling

Your profile:

You have a university degree in library/information sciences or a comparable qualification, as well as the following:

• extensive knowledge of the scientific information market and publishing sector, as well as ideally professional experience in the licensing of E-Media

• very good practical IT skills, especially in Excel (knowledge of the library management system Alma is an advantage)

• analytical and conceptual skills, independent and efficient working style, initiative, service and solution orientation, strong communication skills, and a pronounced team player mentality

• very good German and English, both spoken and written

Your perspectives:

The FHNW library provides services to employees and students at all locations and online. Team members operate in a lively and interconnected work environment. They engage with digital and societal trends and interact with various stakeholders and external partners. With flexible working conditions and a wide range of training opportunities, FHNW supports its employees in their professional development.

The position is limited to a duration of two years, with the option for extension.

Your benefits:

Wide range of university sports

Cultural program with lectures, concerts, theater, and films

Practiced equality of pay between women and men

Annual working hours (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Diverse internal and external training opportunities

Start date: To be agreed upon.

Your workplace:

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Bahnhofstrasse 6
5210 Windisch

Any questions?

Regarding the position:

Monika Puwein, Team Leader E-Media, Contact: +41 56 202 87 06

Regarding the application process:

Andrea Schaefer, HR Responsible, Contact: +41 56 202 80 25

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application.