Library Assistant for Temporary Position at Campus Helsingborg

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

The Campus Helsingborg Library is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences' library, which serves as a central learning and study environment for students, researchers, and teachers.

We are now seeking a librarian for a temporary position with varied and developing work content. The placement at Campus Helsingborg means that you will be an important part of a smaller team characterized by good collaboration, commitment, and flexibility. We strive for a safe and creative climate where we care for each other and enjoy working together. Good collaboration and communication skills are therefore a success factor and a prerequisite for being part of the team.

Job Responsibilities

The position is a temporary role where the tasks shift somewhat over time, depending on the needs of the organization. Duration of the temporary position: from 2026-03-16 (or by agreement) until 2027-06-30.

During 2026, the focus will be on:

• Media management and collection work.
• User support with a particular focus on accessibility, including booking and conducting audio book conversations with students who need accessible course literature (Legimus).

Together with your colleagues, you will also work at the library's information desk, and other usual librarian tasks may occur.

In spring 2027, the focus will be on:

• Media management and collection work.
• Teaching information literacy within Campus Helsingborg's programs, in collaboration with colleagues.

Together with your colleagues, you will also work at the library's information desk, and other usual librarian tasks may occur.

The work requires a good ability to plan and prioritize, as the workload varies throughout the semesters. You will work closely with colleagues in several teams and contribute to the library's joint development work.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Degree in library and information science, or equivalent education deemed relevant by the employer.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Desirable:

• Experience in media management, such as acquisition, weeding, and cataloging.
• Experience working with accessible literature, audio books, or Legimus.
• Experience in user support or service work in libraries or similar organizations.
• Experience in teaching information literacy.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is service-oriented, meticulous, and has good judgment. You are attentive in meetings with users, can handle confidential conversations professionally, and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Employment Conditions

Lund University applies individual salary setting. Please indicate your salary expectations in your application. We kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers, recruitment, and staffing companies.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the country's leading knowledge centers for research and education in social and behavioral sciences. With operations in both Lund and Helsingborg, over 700 employees, and approximately 5,700 full-year students, the faculty is one of Lund University's largest. We offer a creative academic environment with engaged students and staff. Our main task is to develop, convey, and manage knowledge about society, humans, and organizations in an environment characterized by openness, tolerance, and curiosity.

We kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers, recruitment, and staffing companies due to government procurement regulations.