0Head of the University Library (m/f/d)
Medizinische Universität Lausitz – Carl Thiem | Germany | 03xxx Cottbus | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 04.03.2026 on stepstone.de

Head of the University Library (m/f/d)

Branch: Humanities Branch: Humanities


The Medical University of Lausitz – Carl Thiem is a young university medicine and the largest employer in Cottbus with around 1,200 beds and nearly 3,000 employees from more than 40 countries. As an important leading hospital and university, we design the future of health care in the model region Health Lausitz. We offer comprehensive maximum care with 22 clinics and 4 institutes for over 150,000 patients a year and an inspiring environment for research and teaching. The MUL – CT combines research, teaching and health care in an innovative framework and offers diverse career opportunities, first-class training programs and a state-of-the-art work environment in the heart of Cottbus. We are looking for you as a director of our University Library (m/w/d) at the next time! In this central function, you are responsible for the entire development, organization and operation of the University Library – in the construction phase as well as in the later regular operation. .

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The Medical University of Lausitz – Carl Thiem is a young university medicine and the largest employer in Cottbus with around 1,200 beds and nearly 3,000 employees from more than 40 countries. As an important leading hospital and university, we design the future of health care in the model region Health Lausitz. We offer comprehensive maximum care with 22 clinics and 4 institutes for over 150,000 patients a year and an inspiring environment for research and teaching. The MUL – CT combines research, teaching and health care in an innovative framework and offers diverse career opportunities, first-class training programs and a state-of-the-art work environment in the heart of Cottbus. We are looking for you as a director of our University Library (m/w/d) at the next time! In this central function, you are responsible for the entire development, organization and operation of the University Library – in the construction phase as well as in the later regular operation.

Management & Strategy: Total responsibility for the operation and further development of the University Library incl. Personal management, budget management and process management New building & technology: Building the library as a modern learning and research location incl. Space Conception, IT Systems and Digital Services Services: Development of an innovative, barrier-free and user-oriented service portfolio Literature: Ensuring acquisition, licensing and provision of print and e-media Research support: building open access and FDM services as well as consulting and training offers Advice & bodies: Technical advice of university management and participation in university bodies Representation: Representation of the library at national and international level Third-party funding: development and management of third-party funding projects

Studies: Completed studies (Master) in library and information science or studies with additional library education Experience: Multiannual management experience at scientific libraries, ideally in university context Knowledge: Knowledge in Library Management, IT Systems, License and Copyright Personality: leadership skills, strategic thinking, team skills and organisational skills Language: Very good German knowledge, reliable English Remarkable: Experience in third-party application, promotion

An unlimited working relationship in full-time employment (38,5 hours / week) Comprehensive development opportunities through diverse training and career planning as well as the free use of the knowledge competence center at the MUL – CT Compatibility of work & family through modern digital jobs as well as mobile work, family-friendly working hours regulation and flexible working time models, as well as support in accommodation in a children's daycare facility A fee by TV MUL A special annual payment by H. v. 80 % 30 days off Attractive additional services, an in-house cafeteria for employees, access to corporate benefits and the in-house pharmacy with attractive discounts as well as occupational pensions A strong occupational health management with many offers and measures for occupational health promotion Grant to the ÖPNV ticket Staff events In-house welcome event: 3-day onboarding

  • All personal formulations in this job advertisement must be considered gender-neutral. .

Location

ava Medizinische Universität Lausitz – Carl Thiem
03048  Cottbus
Germany

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