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Job Responsibilities

Digiteket is looking for a student assistant for a project that involves investigating the skills needs of staff at Sweden's public libraries. Digiteket is a platform for continuing education and inspiration in the following subject areas:

the democratic mission of libraries
digital competence
media and information literacy (MIL)
reading promotion and literature dissemination
accessible reading and accessible media
research

The content consists of courses and articles created by an editorial team in collaboration with library staff, regional library developers, authorities, researchers, and other relevant actors. The website aims to provide Sweden's public libraries with equal and sustainable access to relevant professional development that strengthens staff's ability to meet the goals of the Library Act.

The purpose of the assignment is to investigate how Digiteket lives up to this by inventorying what content is missing from Digiteket's offerings. In other words, what skills needs do library staff at public libraries have that are not reflected on Digiteket?

You will plan and conduct a qualitative and/or quantitative study with an accompanying analysis. You will have the freedom to determine how you want to carry out the study, for example through surveys, statistics, mapping, or in-depth interviews. Throughout the process, you will receive support from Digiteket's editorial team. You will present the study in the form of a report or similar, detailing the results and providing suggestions for areas of development regarding Digiteket's content based on your analysis.

As a student assistant in Malmö City, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in practice alongside your studies within our operations. We offer you relevant and qualified work experience, valuable contacts, and a salary. The working hours correspond to approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Qualifications

The student assistant program is aimed at those who have completed at least 60 higher education credits and are still studying throughout the assignment period.

We prefer that you study in the humanities or social sciences, and it is advantageous if you are a student in library and information science or have knowledge in these fields. We are looking for someone who is analytical and has a good ability to collect and process statistics and data from, for example, interviews. Previous experience in working with professional development and/or editorial work is a plus. Good knowledge of Swedish is a requirement, both spoken and written. As a person, you are proactive, structured, meticulous, and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues. Personal suitability is highly valued.

About the Workplace

Digiteket's editorial team consists of five editors and one communicator working in the National Projects section within the Libraries in Malmö at Malmö City's Cultural Administration. As a student assistant, you will be offered an office space at the editorial office at Malmö City Library.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Job Information

Employment type: Temporary

Scope: Hourly paid. The assignment covers about 10 hours over 8 weeks.

Working hours: As a student assistant, you will work approximately 10-15 hours per week during the day. The working hours are largely flexible. You will agree with your supervisor on working hours that can be combined with your studies.

Number of positions: 1

Start date: March 16, 2026

Application deadline: February 15, 2026

Other

Please note that we in Malmö City have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process.

Malmö City strives for its employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö's residents.