Documentary Information Officer at 70%
- 22 October 2026
- 70%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Municipal Libraries 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
Documentary Information Officer at 70%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Inform the public and assist them in their research.
- Collaborate in the lending service.
- Train users in the common use of the library.
- Contribute to the updating of the collection.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the collection and the preparation of cultural and digital mediation activities.
- Welcome groups.
Your profile
- Hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a documentary information officer.
- Have a good general and literary culture.
- Demonstrate skills in information research.
- Show a sense of organisation and autonomy.
- Have ease in relating to a varied public.
- Demonstrate skills and a strong interest in cultural mediation.
- Master the French language.
- Experience in public reading and knowledge of a foreign language are assets.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 12.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class F 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 download from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
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 zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Inform the public and assist them in their research.
- Collaborate in the lending service.
- Train users in the common use of the library.
- Contribute to the updating of the collection.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the collection and the preparation of cultural and digital mediation activities.
- Welcome groups.
Your profile
- Hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a documentary information officer.
- Have a good general and literary culture.
- Demonstrate skills in information research.
- Show a sense of organisation and autonomy.
- Have ease in relating to a varied public.
- Demonstrate skills and a strong interest in cultural mediation.
- Master the French language.
- Experience in public reading and knowledge of a foreign language are assets.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 12.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class F 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 download from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
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 zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
