Information Manager (Librarian) (m, f, d)

Why us?

• Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international environment
• 30 days of vacation/ 5 working days per week
• After successfully passing the probationary period, we offer subsidies for employees’ well-being through our health budget with preventive and aftercare services
• Various online language courses and opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses
• Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science
• Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concept

Your profile

• Completed university degree (Bachelor) or training in the field of communication design, knowledge management, information science, or similar and relevant practical experience in higher education
• Experience and competence in handling electronic media and digital literature supply
• Experience with knowledge management tasks
• Experience in IT solutions for publishing practices
• Experience in the field of scientific project management and digital archiving
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Communicative and social competence
• Great pleasure in working in an international company and very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Vice-President Research/ Library Team in Hamburg or Berlin on a full-time basis /40 hour a week starting as soon as possible, who shares our vision of excellence in education and who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our students and staff.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the administration of the university’s multi-location library services, ensuring high standards of access, user support, and compliance with institutional policies.
• Mentor student assistants and library staff, fostering professional development and a collaborative team culture.
• Develop and maintain advanced research information systems.
• Align and coordinate library offerings and service standards across UE locations to ensure consistent quality and user experience.
• Manage library budgets, including resource allocation, cost control, and reporting to university leadership.
• Establish partnerships and maintain close cooperation with the UE Publication House, the UE Writing Lab, and other academic support services to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Negotiate contracts and licensing agreements with publishers, database providers, and partner institutions to broaden resource availability and improve value for the university.
• Drive innovation by monitoring trends in digital libraries, open access, and recommending improvements to services and infrastructure.

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