Library Project Assistant - Collection Data

Zet je dataskills in voor de bibliotheek van de toekomst! Help mee om onze iconische Collection Wall te vernieuwen en draag bij aan de slimme herinrichting van het depot.

We are looking for a precise and innovative colleague to temporarily (1 year) strengthen our Physical Collections team as a Library Data Assistant. You will be working on two projects:

• Collection Wall project: Transform our iconic book wall into an interactive presentation of both physical and digital collections.
• Deselection project: Focus on future-oriented (re)organization of the depot.

In both projects, you will ensure that the right collection and usage data are selected, enriched, cleaned, and processed to create reports and lists that support decision-making and serve as input for practical activities such as moving, relocating, or reorganizing. You will also actively contribute by generating and sharing new insights based on collection and usage data.

Your main tools will be data from our Library Management System (LMS), using both the reporting module and REST API to generate datasets. Additionally, you will explore the possibilities of the recently implemented tool ChoreoInsights.

You will be functionally guided by the project leaders of both projects. Your home base is the Physical Collections team, responsible for services and management of physical information resources. The team also handles interlibrary loan services (physical and digital) and supports the Academic Heritage, History & Art team in the management, preservation, and use of special collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Prepare clear, data-driven reports to support decision-making.
  • Analyze and interpret data on physical books in the collection.
  • Work with the project team to propose improvements for the placement and distribution of books and serials (academic journals, conference proceedings, reference works, etc.) based on analyses.
• Collection Organization & Support
  • Contribute to the redesign of the Collection Wall.
  • Provide input on a more user-friendly layout.
• Digital Twin Development
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Digital Twin application in the Collection Wall project.
  • Ensure this digital representation of the collection accurately reflects the physical situation.

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or a combination of education and experience).
  • 1–2 years of experience in data analysis, library work, or a comparable domain is an advantage.
• Organizational & Analytical Skills
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and experienced in project-based work.
  • Accuracy in data processing and communication.
• Technical Skills
  • Experience with data processing and analysis tools such as Excel, OpenRefine, or visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Knowledge or experience with AI-driven data analysis tools is welcome. TU Delft uses Copilot.
  • Familiarity with Library Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch (level B1) and English.
  • Strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • Professional and proactive in email communication and coordination with diverse stakeholders, including the academic community.
• Creative & Strategic Thinking
  • Ability to propose innovative solutions to improve processes.
  • Contribute to a vision for the development of library collections, both physical and digital.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

University Corporate Office – TU Delft Library

TU Delft Library is the largest technical-scientific library in the Netherlands, a physical and virtual meeting place. The Library helps to find valuable knowledge needed for education and research, and to publish and store the knowledge generated at TU Delft. We believe it is important that knowledge is easily accessible and freely available to everyone. In this way, knowledge can flow freely and TU Delft's knowledge can become valuable to others. The Library is also a place where everyone can study in peace and quiet. The Library has chosen three strategic themes to guide its daily activities:

1. Open Science. We make an important contribution to TU Delft's broad strategic programme "Open Science - Research and Education in the Open Era".
2. Visibility and impact. With our expertise and tools in the field of research data management, research intelligence and publishing, we increase the findability, visibility and impact of TU Delft knowledge.
3. Inspiring learning and working environment. Through stimulating programming, we show how freely available and reliable knowledge makes life richer. This makes the Library a place where you can find new ideas and insights.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1 year (temporary).
• A job of 24-32 hours per week.
• A salary based on Scale 08 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between €3382 - €4484 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Julie Ides, Head of Physical Collections at j.a.c.seuront@tudelft.nl