Specialist in electronic media — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 24 days ago
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
- You have comprehensive operational responsibility for the acquisition and license management of electronic media: Negotiations with providers of e-journals
- Ensuring the access and registration of e-journals: activation in the network and proof in the systems
- Preference is given to full-time employment We offer: Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- You have comprehensive operational responsibility for the acquisition and license management of electronic media: Negotiations with providers of e-journals
- Ensuring the access and registration of e-journals: activation in the network and proof in the systems
- Preparation of information for decision-making and statistical surveys
- Cooperation with magazine agencies and publishers and processing of inquiries
- Implementation of administrative activities in the Alma library system Controlling the corresponding invoices
- Inventory management and documentation of corresponding workflows
- Close cooperation with the consortium of Swiss university libraries, the UB Liaison Librarians and other agencies. You manage Read & Publish offers:
- Author identification and advice on open access inquiries regarding funding and Read & Publish contracts.
What the company offers
- Preference is given to full-time employment We offer: Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Application process
- Supervision and financial management of the applications of the Publication Fund for Humanities and Social Sciences in close cooperation with OSS Requirements
- Bachelor in the field of library/information sciences or comparable education or several years of professional experience
- Know-how in the scientific information and publication environment as well as experience in the licensing of digital media are desired. Knowledge of Open Access is desired
- Analytical-conceptual thinking, structured, independent and efficient working method, high service orientation and strong teamwork Good knowledge of German and English Good knowledge in MS 365 applications
- Experience with the Alma library system (e-resources)
- Find out more at: https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Additional details
- Tasks: You have comprehensive operational responsibility for the acquisition and license management of electronic media: Negotiations with providers of e-journals
- Implementation of administrative activities in the Alma library system Controlling the corresponding invoices
- Close cooperation with the consortium of Swiss university libraries, the UB Liaison Librarians and other agencies. You manage Read & Publish offers:
- Know-how in the scientific information and publication environment as well as experience in the licensing of digital media are desired. Knowledge of Open Access is desired
- Analytical-conceptual thinking, structured, independent and efficient working method, high service orientation and strong teamwork Good knowledge of German and English Good knowledge in MS 365 applications
Notes and original content
- Tasks: You have comprehensive operational responsibility for the acquisition and license management of electronic media:
- Negotiations with providers of e-journals
- Implementation of administrative activities in the Alma library system
- Controlling the corresponding invoices
- Close cooperation with the consortium of Swiss university libraries, the UB Liaison Librarians and other agencies.
- You manage Read & Publish offers:
- Know-how in the scientific information and publication environment as well as experience in the licensing of digital media are desired.
- Knowledge of Open Access is desired
- Analytical-conceptual thinking, structured, independent and efficient working method, high service orientation and strong teamwork
- Good knowledge of German and English
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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