Librarian in charge of periodicals at 80%
- 06 August 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Library of Geneva (BGE) is a service of the Department of Culture and Digital Transition. Founded in the 16th century, responsible for the cantonal Legal Deposit, it holds the oldest and most important heritage collection in French-speaking Switzerland, comprising notably manuscripts, books, maps, posters, scores, photographs, and archives – important for the academic community and the general public of the region. The collections of the Library of Geneva are distributed across four sites located at Bastions, the Iconography Centre, La Musicale, and Les Délices. To ensure continuity of services and strengthen its organisation within the Swiss network of scientific and heritage libraries (SLSP), the service is seeking a
Librarian in charge of periodicals at 80%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Manage the "press and journals" collection (paper and electronic), notably the heritage periodicals collection.
- Welcome and train the public, initiate and contribute to cultural mediation activities within your area of expertise.
- Participate in the operation of the Local Coordination of Scientific Libraries of the City of Geneva as a subject matter expert.
- Perform all activities necessary for the preservation of heritage and the management of an information service of the City of Geneva.
Your profile
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Information or an equivalent qualification.
- Have at least 4 years of professional experience in a similar position; professional experience in a heritage library is an advantage.
- Master the Alma Integrated Library System and the cataloguing rules in force within the SLSP network and be comfortable with common IT tools.
- Show interest in technological developments related to information professions.
- Possess excellent writing skills, with the ability to simplify technical or scientific content clearly and accessibly.
- Demonstrate autonomy, a good team spirit, and the ability to work in transversal and collaborative environments.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 27.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class I 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 (downloadable from our website);
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates.
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
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Manage the "press and journals" collection (paper and electronic), notably the heritage periodicals collection.
- Welcome and train the public, initiate and contribute to cultural mediation activities within your area of expertise.
- Participate in the operation of the Local Coordination of Scientific Libraries of the City of Geneva as a subject matter expert.
- Perform all activities necessary for the preservation of heritage and the management of an information service of the City of Geneva.
Your profile
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Information or an equivalent qualification.
- Have at least 4 years of professional experience in a similar position; professional experience in a heritage library is an advantage.
- Master the Alma Integrated Library System and the cataloguing rules in force within the SLSP network and be comfortable with common IT tools.
- Show interest in technological developments related to information professions.
- Possess excellent writing skills, with the ability to simplify technical or scientific content clearly and accessibly.
- Demonstrate autonomy, a good team spirit, and the ability to work in transversal and collaborative environments.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 27.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class I 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 (downloadable from our website);
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates.
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
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
