Assistant Librarian-Documentalist at Gymnasium Sites

By the size of its collections, the Cantonal and University Library - Lausanne (BCUL) is one of the largest libraries in Switzerland. A public institution with a heritage, cultural and academic vocation, the Cantonal and University Library - Lausanne (BCUL) depends on the Directorate General of Culture (DGC).

Its objective is to provide users with broad access to documents, as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Its action takes place in a rapidly changing educational and informational environment.

As an assistant librarian-documentalist at the gymnasium sites and under the supervision of the responsible librarians, you participate in the daily smooth running of user services as well as in the document processing and management chain.

• Take part in the development of the documentary collection at the gymnasium sites (cataloguing in Alma).

• Provide public services (loan, information, user guidance) at the gymnasium sites.

• Label books and shelve documents.

• Contribute to projects at the gymnasium sites.

For more information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact Ms Claudine Follonier, assistant - Coordination of school libraries, by phone at 079 721 20 12.

Complete applications should be sent as a single PDF file (CV, cover letter, copies of work certificates, copies of diplomas). Following the selection of applications, the first interviews will take place on 20 August 2026.

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as an information documentation agent or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a library.

• Proficiency in Alma operational modules applicable to document management and equipment tasks.

• Very good knowledge of office software tools.

• Spirit of mutual aid and collaboration.

• Customer orientation.

• Conciliatory spirit and negotiation skills.

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