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The Stockholm University Library is one of the country's largest research libraries. The library serves as a natural meeting place on campus and as a hub for information dissemination at Stockholm University. Approximately 33,600 full-time equivalent students, 1,200 active doctoral students, and 5,400 employees work here.

The University Library is structured as a network organization with self-organizing work groups centered around user needs. These work groups form the backbone of the organization. As an employee, you participate in operational development and environmental scanning, taking significant responsibility for both daily operations and strategic work. Our operations are broad, ranging from traditional library services to, for example, research data management, publishing activities, and the university's archives and registry services.

Read more about us at: www.su.se/enheter/stockholms-universitetsbibliotek (https://www.su.se/enheter/stockholms-universitetsbibliotek)

Job Description

Do you want to help develop the library's educational activities? We are currently seeking a Teaching Librarian who wishes to contribute to and further develop our work supporting students and researchers, both generally and with a specific focus on support for systematic reviews.

As a Teaching Librarian at the Stockholm University Library, you will become part of an engaged team of six people. Together with them, you will work with students and researchers, providing instruction, search guidance, open courses, and creating digital learning resources. We also see a need to develop our support regarding AI-based tools.

A central part of the role will be to collaborate with colleagues to develop the support we offer researchers in their work with systematic reviews and other literature reviews. We primarily offer advice on developing search strategies, but we see a need to provide more support to researchers. You will have good opportunities to influence how this support is structured.

The work also involves close collaboration with other groups within the library that work with research support.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• An academic degree in Library and Information Science
• Several years of experience in teaching and search guidance, in both Swedish and English, at university libraries or special libraries
• Experience with search assignments, particularly regarding systematic reviews

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Experience in developing various types of digital learning resources
• Experience with reference management software such as Zotero and EndNote
• Experience with screening tools
• Knowledge and interest in various AI-based search tools

You are outgoing and relationship-building, with an interest in building and developing collaborations. You have an analytical and innovative approach and can contribute new perspectives.

About the Position

The position is permanent and full-time, with a six-month probationary period. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date during autumn 2026.

What We Offer

At the Stockholm University Library, you will have the opportunity to work in a development-oriented environment where, together with colleagues, you contribute to strengthening the library's role in research and education. You will have ample opportunity to influence your work and help shape future research support.

The dynamic interplay between higher education and research makes Stockholm University a stimulating and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and enjoy favorable employment conditions. The university is located in the National Urban Park with good connections to the city center.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination, offering equal rights and opportunities for everyone.

Contact

For further information, please contact Chief Librarian Wilhelm Widmark, tel. 08-16 27 33, [email protected].

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete and submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: Applying for a position.

Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth.