Librarian Wanted at Mälardalen University

Mälardalen University (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision to be a progressive and collaborative university where we together shape a sustainable future, we aim to make a real difference.

Would you like to contribute to our development?

Together, we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others - colleagues, students, industry, and the public sector both nationally and internationally.

The University Library supports the university's work to achieve and maintain high international quality in education and research. We are responsible for the acquisition and accessibility of media and e-resources, digital systems, bibliometrics, and pedagogical support for students, teachers, and researchers.

Employment Information

Employment Type: Permanent employment starting with a possible probationary period
Extent: Full-time
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
Location: Eskilstuna
Academy/Unit/Section: University Library

Job Responsibilities

Your job responsibilities will include staffing and participating in the development of the library's existing services towards students, such as integrated teaching, drop-in tutoring, and various study support services. You will contribute to finding new ways to meet and assist users both in the physical space and digitally, as well as contribute to other regular librarian duties as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an academic degree in library and information science or equivalent as assessed by the employer.

A requirement for the position is that you have a very good ability to read, write, and speak Swedish and English. Furthermore, you should also have a good ability to read, understand, and convey complex information.

Meritorious

For this position, previous experience working in a university or college library or in a larger complex organization is desirable. Experience in library work in a pedagogical, networking, and relationship-building role, as well as experience working with film, image, or media, is also meritorious.

Personal Abilities

In a comprehensive assessment of suitability, personal abilities are also taken into account. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

In addition to these personal abilities, we place particular emphasis on having a clear sense of quality, a willingness to learn new areas, curiosity - you should enjoy meeting students, have a pedagogical approach, and problem-solving skills.

To succeed in the role, we see that you have the ability to work flexibly, pedagogically, situationally adapted, and systematically. You enjoy speaking in front of groups and have the ability to work both independently and in a team.

We value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, bring.

Application

Please submit your application by clicking the “Apply” button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and submitted to the university by the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!