Description

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: research and The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from 120 different of Library Services and ArchivesEPFL Library and Archives (SISB-ARCH) play a 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 management, and EPFL Archives. Committed to high-quality collections, and flexible spaces, SISB-ARCH enhances the experience of students, researchers, and staff while promoting the openness, and of the university s academic and scientific output ( MissionThe role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of EPFL s Library and Archives during a period of implementing a compelling vision continues to deliver service excellence, expertise and position reports to the Vice President for and will be supported by a skilled leadership team.Holding overall responsibility for the development and management of the library s collections, archives, services, and systems, the Head of SISB-ARCH leads a highly service-oriented team of 50 staff and ensures excellence, guides direction, drives service and aligns work practices with institutional to success is fostering partnerships with EPFL schools, academic support units, central services, and external service and technology duties and leadershipThis role involves shaping and implementing a forward-looking vision aligned with EPFL s priorities. Key responsibilities include:- Defining priorities for library, archives, and services.- Ensuring continuity of core services, including EPFL Archives, while adapting to ongoing digital in AI-enabled services, digital infrastructure, and research systems.- Enhancing the Library s visibility as a trusted partner and for open access and research.- Representing EPFL in and networks- Advising senior leadership on to publisher and open access.- Managing budgets, staffing, and compliance with legal and institutional leadershipThe Head of SISB-ARCH provides leadership to staff, ensuring the remains resilient, responsive, and aligned with academic priorities. Key responsibilities and an entrepreneurial mindset to lead the evolution of EPFL Library into the decade- Setting priorities and leveraging technologies to maximize impact.- Building internal and external partnerships to optimize resources and services.- Delivering inclusive, transparent, and leadership aligned with EPFL s values.- Ensuring the efficient delivery of advanced scientific library, and archival services and technologies.- Supporting staff development and fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and and experience requirements- Advanced degree in library and science, with experience in a higher setting.- Minimum of 5 years in academic library management, with proven record of senior management leadership, foresight, and change.- Commitment to service excellence, and with the ability to turn into action through results-driven, accountable, and knowledge of scholarly trends, scientific publishing models and consortial understanding of emerging challenges in academic libraries, both and globally, including the impact of AI on library interpersonal and skills, with commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion- Excellent skills in French and English. German is an advantage for offer- A dynamic and multicultural working environment within a multidisciplinary institution of working position with a high level of autonomy- : as soon as possible- Activity Min : 80,00- Activity Max : 100,00- Contract Type: CDI- deadline jid899e992aen jit0417aen jpiy26aen