Universität Basel
Basel
Librarian* Specialist in Nordic Studies (20%)
- 12 October 2026
- 20%
- Permanent position
- Norwegian (Intermediate), Swedish (Intermediate), Icelandic (Intermediate)
- Basel
About the job
The library of the Nordic Studies department is a reference library with over 17,000 volumes. The focus is on - predominantly original language - works on the languages, literatures and cultures of the Nordic countries Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland.
Cataloguing is done in the library management system Alma according to the cataloguing rules of RDA (Resource Description and Access) and the GND (Integrated Authority File).
Cataloguing is done in the library management system Alma according to the cataloguing rules of RDA (Resource Description and Access) and the GND (Integrated Authority File).
Your Tasks
- You carry out acquisition orders, incoming goods inspection and cataloguing of monographs, journals and other media for the library of the Nordic Studies department.
- You are responsible for the maintenance of the department's collection.
- You assign shelf marks for new acquisitions within the classification system.
- You ensure order in the library and in the other rooms belonging to the library, in particular ensuring compliance with the user regulations by users.
- You independently take on further tasks arising in the area of the library.
Your Profile
- Federally recognised diploma "Bachelor of Science FH in Information Science" or equivalent training or specialist I&D with specific knowledge/experience for the area of responsibility
- You have prior knowledge of Nordic studies and possess good oral and written language skills in at least one of the library profile languages (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic) as well as passive knowledge of other Scandinavian languages.
- You have experience in a scientific library, in the various modules of Alma including the cataloguing rules (RDA) and good PC user skills.
- You are service-oriented, enjoy advising the library users and support them in literature provision.
- You are independent, well organised and enjoy working with various contacts from research and the library.
We Offer You
- A varied field of activity with a high degree of independence and freedom to shape your work in a customer-oriented operation in a university environment
- A workplace in the library of the Nordic Studies seminar in the historic centre of Basel, a city with a diverse cultural offering
- Modern employment conditions according to the guidelines of the University of Basel with family-friendly working models, attractive social benefits and numerous discounts in the areas of sport and further education
Application / Contact
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates) by Sunday, 1 November 2026 at the latest. Please note that we only consider applications via our online application portal.
Please address your cover letter to Ms Karin Tonollo, Group Coordinator University Libraries.
For enquiries about the Nordic Studies department, please contact Prof. Dr Lena Rohrbach (Tel. +41 61 207 34 28 or email l.rohrbach@unibas.ch )
www.ub.unibas.ch
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates) by Sunday, 1 November 2026 at the latest. Please note that we only consider applications via our online application portal.
Please address your cover letter to Ms Karin Tonollo, Group Coordinator University Libraries.
For enquiries about the Nordic Studies department, please contact Prof. Dr Lena Rohrbach (Tel. +41 61 207 34 28 or email l.rohrbach@unibas.ch )
www.ub.unibas.ch
University of Basel
4000 Basel
4000 Basel
