Library IT Specialist | Bibliotheksinformatiker*in
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Bewerbungsmanagement
Job Summary
The Library IT Specialist will be an integral part of the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg (HAW Hamburg) Information and Library Service (HIBS), actively shaping the IT landscape of the university libraries. Day-to-day responsibilities involve the conception, procurement, and administration of servers, workstations, and specialized library IT equipment, including RFID systems and book scanners. This role requires close collaboration with central IT services, managing network environments, and leading digitalization and IT infrastructure projects, particularly for the future campus library. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science with strong IT knowledge, or a degree in Computer Science/Library Informatics, coupled with relevant professional experience. This is a full-time, permanent position offering flexible working arrangements and the chance to contribute to a forward-thinking, service-oriented academic environment.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Library and Information Science with in-depth additional knowledge in Computer Science, or a degree in Computer Science, Library Informatics, or a comparable field; alternatively, a completed vocational training in a recognized IT profession.
Experience
- Professional experience in the advertised areas (required if entry qualification is non-IT Bachelor's or equivalent)
- 4 years of relevant professional experience in the advertised areas (required if entry qualification is a completed IT vocational training or equivalent)
- Practical experience with Windows and Linux-based server environments
- Knowledge of library IT, including library systems and RFID technologies
- Experience in project management
Languages
Additional
- Unspecified