IVAM Opens Competitive Exam for Librarian-Documentalist Position

The Institut Valencià d'Art Modern (IVAM) in Valencia, Spain, has announced a competitive examination (concurso-oposición) to hire a librarian-documentalist. The position involves managing and maintaining bibliographic collections, cataloging and classifying materials in all formats, updating databases and catalogs, and providing user services. The role also includes organizing cultural and reading-promotion activities and creating promotional materials and technical reports. Candidates must be Spanish nationals or from countries allowing access to public employment, be at least 16 years old, and meet physical and psychological requirements. They must not have been disciplined or disqualified from public service. A university degree (licenciatura, ingeniería, arquitectura, or equivalent) is required. Language proficiency in English A1 or French A1, and Valencian C1 is mandatory. Applications must be submitted via IVAM's electronic portal or other legal means within twenty working days from the publication date in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat Valenciana, with the deadline set for October 2, 2026. The selection process consists of an eliminatory opposition phase (60% of the score) and a merit-based competition phase (40%). The successful candidate will receive a permanent labor contract. This call reflects IVAM's commitment to strengthening its documentation services, which are vital for research and public engagement with its modern art collections.