Head of Library Services and Archives — EPFL
CHF 83'500 - 126'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 40 days ago
SalaryCHF 83'500 - 126'500
Role overview
Short description EPFL Library and Archives (SISB-ARCH) play a strategic role by providing a broad range of library, archives, and research support services, including user services, collection management, digital repositories, library systems, training, publishing support, research data management, and EPFL Archives.
Committed to innovation, high-quality collections, and flexible spaces, SISB-ARCH enhances the experience of students, researchers, and staff while promoting the openness, dissemination, and preservation of the university’s academic and scientific output ( https://www.epfl.ch/campus/library/about-us/ ).
Mission The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of EPFL’s Library and Archives during a period of accelerated transformation, implementing a compelling vision that continues to deliver service excellence, expertise and innovation.
- Short description EPFL Library and Archives (SISB-ARCH) play a strategic role by providing a broad range of library, archives, and research support services, including user services, collection management, digital repositories, library systems, training, publishing support, research data management, and EPFL Archives.
- Committed to innovation, high-quality collections, and flexible spaces, SISB-ARCH enhances the experience of students, researchers, and staff while promoting the openness, dissemination, and preservation of the university’s academic and scientific output ( https://www.epfl.ch/campus/library/about-us/ ).
- Main duties and responsibilities Strategic leadership This role involves shaping and implementing a forward-looking vision aligned with EPFL’s strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include:
- Defining strategic priorities for library, archives, and information services.
- and experience requirements
- Advanced degree in library and information science, with experience in a higher education setting.
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities Strategic leadership This role involves shaping and implementing a forward-looking vision aligned with EPFL’s strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include:
- Defining strategic priorities for library, archives, and information services.
- Ensuring continuity of core services, including EPFL Archives, while adapting to ongoing digital transformation.
- Driving innovation in AI-enabled services, digital infrastructure, and research information systems.
- Enhancing the Library’s visibility as a trusted partner and catalyst for open access and research.
- Representing EPFL in national and international networks
- Advising senior leadership on matters related to publisher negotiations and open access.
- Managing budgets, staffing, and compliance with legal and institutional requirements. Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset to lead the evolution of EPFL Library into the decade
Key requirements
- and experience requirements
- Advanced degree in library and information science, with experience in a higher education setting.
Company and context
- Organisational leadership The Head of SISB-ARCH provides leadership to staff, ensuring the organization remains resilient, responsive, and aligned with academic priorities.
- Setting priorities and leveraging innovative technologies to maximize organizational impact.
- Building internal and external partnerships to optimize resources and services.
- Delivering inclusive, transparent, and collaborative leadership aligned with EPFL’s values.
- Ensuring the efficient delivery of advanced scientific information, library, and archival services and technologies.
- Supporting staff development and fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration.
- Minimum of 5 years in academic library management, with proven record of senior management leadership, strategic foresight, and organizational change.
- Commitment to service excellence, and innovation, with the ability to turn strategy into action through results-driven, accountable, and collaborative leadership.
- In-depth knowledge of scholarly communication trends, scientific publishing models and consortial mechanisms.
- Broad understanding of emerging challenges in academic libraries, both nationally and globally, including the impact of AI on library services.
Additional details
- Main duties and responsibilities Strategic leadership This role involves shaping and implementing a forward-looking vision aligned with EPFL’s strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing budgets, staffing, and compliance with legal and institutional requirements. Qualifications and experience requirements
Notes and original content
- Main duties and responsibilities Strategic leadership This role involves shaping and implementing a forward-looking vision aligned with EPFL’s strategic priorities.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Managing budgets, staffing, and compliance with legal and institutional requirements.
- Qualifications and experience requirements
