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1 Check the conditions You are here

The job is open only to contract staff, not to civil servants. No other conditions are stated.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Experience: Beginner, 1 to 3 years of experience. Training in library work would be a plus.

The profile they look for:

  • General knowledge of library science and bibliography.
  • Public service mindset, courtesy and availability toward users.
  • Comfortable with computers and digital tools.
  • Well organised, able to adapt and to work in a team.
  • Experience with the Alma library software would be a plus.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.

Apply by email, following the instructions in the offer on Choisir le Service Public. Send your CV, cover letter and portfolio.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Working hours follow the opening hours of the libraries.
  • Saturday work on a voluntary basis.
  • The offer says remote work is not possible.
  • Start date wanted as early as possible.

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