Librarian – Documentalist (m/f/d) (Ref. X26000508)

About the role

The Chamber of Deputies is looking for a part-time librarian-documentalist to run its parliamentary library in Luxembourg City. In this role you will manage the library and its acquisition policy, keeping the collection relevant for deputies and parliamentary staff. You will handle subscriptions to newspapers and journals and access to databases, and you will lead library projects that develop the service further. You will carry out thematic monitoring on request, compile and publish lists of new acquisitions and thematic selections, and train users in the library's tools and research methods. The role also offers room to take part in training courses, conferences and professional networks, so that the library keeps pace with new developments. The position is part time at 50% and is aimed at an experienced library professional with strong writing skills and a real interest in the parliamentary and political world. Applications close on 9 November 2026 and must be made through the official GovJobs portal.

Responsibilities

- Manage the parliamentary library and its acquisition policy - Manage subscriptions to newspapers and journals and access to databases - Lead library projects and develop the service - Carry out thematic monitoring on request - Create and publish new acquisition and thematic lists - Train users in library and research tools - Take part in training, conferences and professional library networks

Requirements

National of an EU member state; bachelor's degree at least level 6; at least 3 years of experience in the field; good command of the three administrative languages (French, German and Luxembourgish), with mastery of French and Luxembourgish required; excellent writing skills; mastery of library management tools (Kentika) and library budget management.

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge of Luxembourg's political environment; experience in a research institute or academic setting; project management experience; membership of professional library networks; German and English.

Skills