Librarian at 80%
- 22 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Municipal Library Service (BMU) is attached to the Department of Culture and Digital Transition of the City of Geneva. With its network of libraries in the districts and its outreach offer, the BMU service is an essential support to the proximity policy carried out by the City of Geneva. To complete its teams, the service is looking for a
Librarian at 80%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Manage a collection area ensuring the maintenance of its coherence and the implementation of the documentary policy, notably through the selection and weeding of documents.
- Contribute to the information and reference service, the lending service, as well as to the reception and training of the public.
- Participate in cultural and digital mediation actions.
Your profile
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Science and possess a very good literary culture.
- Demonstrate an excellent ability to work directly with a varied public and know how to organise your work autonomously.
- Master common computer software and be familiar with the digital tools and resources used in libraries.
- Have perfect command of French and ideally knowledge of a foreign language.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 12.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class H of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to be downloaded from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Manage a collection area ensuring the maintenance of its coherence and the implementation of the documentary policy, notably through the selection and weeding of documents.
- Contribute to the information and reference service, the lending service, as well as to the reception and training of the public.
- Participate in cultural and digital mediation actions.
Your profile
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Science and possess a very good literary culture.
- Demonstrate an excellent ability to work directly with a varied public and know how to organise your work autonomously.
- Master common computer software and be familiar with the digital tools and resources used in libraries.
- Have perfect command of French and ideally knowledge of a foreign language.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 12.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class H of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to be downloaded from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
