Dear colleagues,
Please see details at https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jobs/1cbf9989-7b34-49e2-b81f-0cb6d140747b and below
relating to the post of Head of Medical Libraries, University of Bern (80%-100%), which is currently being advertised.
Best wishes -
Betsy
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Betsy Anagnostelis
Team Leader: Curricular and Research Support
University of Bern
University Library
Fachbereichsbibliothek Bühlplatz (FBB)
Baltzerstr. 4
3012 Bern, Switzerland
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Bern University Library, Switzerland serves the faculty, students and staff of Bern University and is also open to
members of the general public. With a staff of 280 and a collection of around 4 million items, it provides a wide range of services in support of research, teaching and learning.
The Bern University Library invites applications for the position of Head of Medical Libraries. The start date is March 1st, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The medical libraries comprise of the Fachbereichsbibliothek Bühlplatz that provides mainly medical resources, and
four departmental libraries, employing a total of twenty staff members in different teams. Over recent years the library has extended substantially its collections and increased its services to teaching and research (lectures, courses and one-on-one support
on systematic searching and academic writing, mediated searches for systematic reviews, clinical guidelines, HTAs, etc.).
As head of the medical library services you will make sure that in your area of responsibility, services are delivered in a professional and efficient manner. You will continue developing
modern and innovative library services, and liaise with the medical faculty and other departments of the University Library. You have responsibility for budget and personnel planning. As a member of the senior management board, you will be actively involved
in the strategic planning of the whole University Library.
We are seeking for a person with initiative, commitment to customer service, excellent communication, presentation and social skills, with a degree, preferably in medicine or science. Ideally,
you would also hold a Master's degree in Library and Information Science. You should have leadership and project management experience, a good overview of teaching and research in the medical field, and a thorough understanding of the concept of evidence-based
medicine. You should also be familiar with the corresponding requirements of library services, the methods of systematic literature research and its teaching methods.
Fluency in English and German or at least basic command of German and the willingness to improve your competence is expected.
The position is subject to the regulations and salary scales of the Canton of Bern, Switzerland.
For a full job description, and with any questions you may have, please contact Dr. Niklaus Landolt, Director of Library Services ([log in to unmask] +41 31 631 92 01).
Please send your application by post or email to: Universitätsbibliothek Bern, Susanna Schori, Personalverantwortliche (Human Resources), Hochschulstrasse 6, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland. E-Mail:
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Closing date: December 20th, 2018.
