MAS Intern in Information Science and Librarianship

Berne | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Acquire fundamental practical skills in information and documentation (evaluation, acquisition, cataloging and mediation) and become familiar with management tasks
• Actively participate in the daily activities of the Alexandria coordination service within the Swiss library network SLSP
• Collaborate in all areas of the library, including ICT
• Participate in projects
• Catalog special collections and prepare them according to archival standards
• Simultaneously with professional activity, follow the MAS curriculum in information science and librarianship at the University of Zurich

What makes you unique

• Degree from a higher education institution (master's level) obtained at most 18 months before starting work
• Interest in research and the transmission of information
• Good computer skills as a user and interest in digital services
• Open, autonomous personality, showing initiative and a sense of service
• Good active and passive knowledge in a second official language and English

In a few words

At the Guisanplatz library, you will discover the daily life and all aspects of the librarian profession in a modern library. Alongside your in-company training, you will follow the MAS curriculum in librarianship and information science at the University of Zurich. The contract is for a fixed term, from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2029.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in daily life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Connect, steer -- for the security of Switzerland.

The General Secretariat of the DDPS is the staff body of the department. It assists the head of the department as a member of the Federal Council and in the management of the department. The SG DDPS develops the political strategy and directives intended for the administrative units, supports and monitors their implementation. It also ensures planning, control and coordination at the departmental level in the cross-cutting areas of personnel, finance, law and IT, but also in the field of security policy or in the field of spatial planning and the environment.

Additional information

We are committed to offering a rewarding and collegial working environment, with a clear vision, lived values and an inclusive and healthy corporate culture.
Judge for yourself: Corporate culture at the General Secretariat of the DDPS (https://www.vbs.admin.ch/fr/culture-au-sg)

Questions about the position

Daniel Kohler
+41 58 46 24004

Questions about the application

Simone Rhyn
+41 58 46 47100