Librarian Specialist

The **University of Luxembourg** is an **international research university** with a distinctly **multilingual** and **interdisciplinary** character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place

**Your Role...**:
The Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) of the University of Luxembourg is recruiting **Librarian Specialist User Services.**

**Missions**

Within the _User Services_ team, you will actively contribute to the reception and information of the LLC's users and play an active role in the improvement of services by being project manager for the development of the services and tools in close collaboration with the Head of the _User Services_ team.

User Services (50%)
- Participate in the opening of the Luxembourg Learning Centre to the public, during the week and 5 Saturdays per year, by taking part in the public services.
- Provide reception, registration, advice and information to the public.
- Actively take part in user information activities in person and remotely via the Ask a Librarian.
- Provide expert assistance and training in finding and evaluating information.
- Provide consultations for several specialized areas of expertise (answer reference questions and conduct reference interviews as necessary).
- Design and update guides (online/electronic and print) to improve access and use of information including, but not limited to, the navigation of databases, style and format guides, thematic and course-specific guides, copyright, and plagiarism.

Project management (25%)
- Supporting the _User Services_ team in the implementation of digital services and tools: gathering requirements, analysing usage, helping to choose solutions, implementing and configuring.

Communication (25%)
- Implement the communication actions of the _User and Outreach Services_ division and proactively identify communication opportunities.
- Ensure the overall monitoring of the design, production, editing and distribution of physical and digital media.
- Ensure the update of all information related to the activities in the building (posters, events, information on opening hours, management of communication screens, etc.).
- Updating the contents of the library's website.
- Contribute to the organization of event activities (Open Day, Welcome Day, guided tours...).

**What we expect from you**:

- Master degree in Librarianship / Information Science or equivalent degree with a proven experience in a library.
- Demonstrated understanding of the academic library’s role and the ability to use this understanding to serve patrons in an academic library setting.
- Excellent knowledge of document retrieval techniques and experience in reference services / information literacy training.
- Good knowledge of office software, communication/graphic tools and social networks.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
- You are dynamic, you like to take initiatives, you know how to adapt and train yourself to the changes in the profession.
- You have a perfect command of two of the following languages: French, English or German. Knowledge of Luxembourgish is an asset.

**In Short...**:

- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Librarian specialist
- Job Reference: UOL05710

**How to apply...**:
Applications should include:

- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

**In return you will get**:

- **Multilingual and international character**. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- **A modern and dynamic university. **High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
- **A partner for society and industry**. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative compa