Library Assistant 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 want to make a real difference. Do you want to be part of our development? Together we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and new perspectives are best created and achieved through collaboration with others—colleagues, students, businesses, 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 support scholarly publishing, manage the acquisition and provision of media and related infrastructure, as well as provide educational support for information literacy and learning. Employment Information Employment Type: Fixed-term contract Employment Period/Start Date: Immediately or by agreement, until June 5, 2027 Scope: Part-time, 15% of full-time Number of Positions: 1 Application Deadline: September 7, 2026 Work Location: Västerås Department: University Library Job Responsibilities You will work at the university library's information desk assisting users in searching for and locating books in the library. You will answer common questions regarding borrowing, returns, and reservations. The work also includes picking up reserved books, handling mail, newspapers, shelving books, and other routine tasks. Work is scheduled for morning and evening hours, and you will work independently at the information desk. Qualifications/Requirements Only those admitted to basic or advanced level studies at a Swedish educational institution can be employed as a library assistant. We will prioritize students admitted to MDU for this position. Employment as a library assistant is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 8-12. The position requires that you have proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. You need to be conscientious and well-organized, and demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor with a service-oriented mindset. In an overall assessment of suitability, personal qualities are also weighted. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for operations and their own work tasks, and contribute to a good work environment. As a person, you have the ability to read and follow established procedures and instructions, and you are meticulous. We value the qualities that an even age and gender distribution, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, bring to our organization. Merits For this position, it is a merit to have experience in service work, customer service, or other roles involving contact with customers or colleagues. #LI-DNI How to Apply Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button below. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and submitted to the university no later than the application deadline. We welcome your application! Trade Union Representatives: Email Saco-S: [email protected] Contact ST-OFR/S: Susanne Meijer, 021-10 14 89 We decline all contact from job advertisement sales representatives. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.

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