Specialist*in Opening up Old Prints — Universität Bern
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 29 days ago
Role overview
Tasks
- Formal inclusion Old prints and historical cards
- Structuring Metadata in Visual Library Manager
- Specialist advice and support for customers (incl.
reading room service)
- Participation in digitalization processes
- Cooperation in ZHB projects
- Representation of the ZHB in specialised bodies
- Participation in intermediary tasks of the ZHB Requirements
- University degree in Old Philology, History of the Early Modern Period or Theology, MAS in Information Science or University of Applied Sciences degree l+D specialist or equivalent education
- Language skills in Latin, Ancient Greek, German, French, English (Hebrew and Latin desired)
- Very good knowledge and experience in the formalization of old prints according to RDA/GND and application regulations D-A-CH
- System technical knowledge in Alma, Primo VE and the SLSP environment (Acquisition, Resource Management, Fulfillment)
- Very good knowledge of national and international databases for old prints (swisscollections, e-rara, VD16, VD17, VD18, Gallica, EDIT16, etc.)
- Good knowledge of software applications for the further processing of digital products (e.g.
VLM)
- Experience or cooperation in digital edition projects
- Experience in the mediation of historical stocks for specialists and interested parties
- Independent, systematic, solution- and result-oriented working method We offer: Team-oriented work
- Formal inclusion Old prints and historical cards
- Structuring Metadata in Visual Library Manager
Main responsibilities
- Formal inclusion Old prints and historical cards
- Structuring Metadata in Visual Library Manager
- Specialist advice and support for customers (incl. reading room service) Participation in digitalization processes Cooperation in ZHB projects
- Representation of the ZHB in specialised bodies
- Participation in intermediary tasks of the ZHB Requirements
- University degree in Old Philology, History of the Early Modern Period or Theology, MAS in Information Science or University of Applied Sciences degree l+D specialist or equivalent education
- Language skills in Latin, Ancient Greek, German, French, English (Hebrew and Latin desired)
Application process
- Very good knowledge and experience in the formalization of old prints according to RDA/GND and application regulations D-A-CH
- System technical knowledge in Alma, Primo VE and the SLSP environment (Acquisition, Resource Management, Fulfillment)
- Very good knowledge of national and international databases for old prints (swisscollections, e-rara, VD16, VD17, VD18, Gallica, EDIT16, etc.)
- Good knowledge of software applications for the further processing of digital products (e.g. VLM)
- Experience or cooperation in digital edition projects
- Experience in the mediation of historical stocks for specialists and interested parties
- Independent, systematic, solution- and result-oriented working method We offer: Team-oriented work
Additional details
- Specialist advice and support for customers (incl. reading room service) Participation in digitalization processes Cooperation in ZHB projects
- Good knowledge of software applications for the further processing of digital products (e.g.
Notes and original content
- Specialist advice and support for customers (incl. reading room service)
- Participation in digitalization processes
- Cooperation in ZHB projects
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Bern offer for this role?
Universität Bern lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. 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.
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