Documentalist F/H

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Published on 06/01/2026

  • Contract type:  Permanent contract

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location Paris

The company

ESCP Business School is the world-renowned business school, founded in 1819, that trains the responsible leaders of tomorrow. Located in the heart of Paris, it offers innovative and multicultural teaching, supported by a network of six European campuses. Recognized for the excellence of its management programs, it fosters engagement, international awareness, and personalized support for talent throughout their studies.

Post description

The successful candidate plays a key role in providing access to information, enhancing documentary resources and supporting users within the ESCP community. The position contributes to the quality, relevance and accessibility of documentary services, while ensuring service continuity and visibility of the library’s tools and services.

Through the management of the documentary portal, resource processing, research support and workshop facilitation, the role directly supports the School’s academic mission, offering students, faculty and staff a structured, accessible and evolving documentary environment.

 

Main responsibilities

  • Designing and delivering documentary mediation activities, including digital and on-site training sessions

  • Creating educational materials in coordination with other campuses and relevant departments (guides, tutorials, videos, online modules)

  • Organising events related to documentary resources, information professions or reading

  • Managing the library catalogue (ILS): development, cataloguing, enrichment and updates

  • Contributing to pedagogical and digital innovation initiatives (monitoring, experimentation, artificial intelligence)

  • Supporting the library’s visibility strategy within the School ecosystem

Additional responsibilities

  • Providing documentary research support to students, faculty and staff

  • Integrating student theses and scientific publications into documentary tools

  • Developing physical and digital collections

  • Acting as interlibrary loan contact person

  • Covering public service desk duties and user information services

Profile required

Education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in library and information sciences

  • Initial experience in a similar role is valued

  • Proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken

Technical skills

  • Knowledge of ILS, cataloguing standards and UNIMARC format

  • Familiarity with management and business databases

  • Comfort with digital and collaborative tools

Professional qualities

  • Strong interest in academic and cultural content

  • Ability to design and deliver mediation activities with a user-focused approach

  • Team-oriented mindset and collaborative working style

  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of partners

  • Commitment to public service values

  • Adaptability to ensure service continuity

Required languages

  • English English - Level advanced

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Documentalist F/H

Permanent contract
Full time
Paris

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