Stockholm University Library is one of Sweden's largest research libraries. The library is a natural meeting place on campus and a hub for information services at Stockholm University. Here approximately 33,600 full-time students, 1,200 active doctoral candidates, and 5,400 employees work.
The University Library operates as a network organization with self-organizing work groups centered on user needs. The work groups form the foundation of the organization. As a staff member with us, you participate in activity development and environmental monitoring and take significant responsibility for both daily operations and strategic work. Our activities are broad and range from more traditional library services to, for example, research data management, publishing operations, and the university's archives and records management.
Learn more about us at: www.su.se/enheter/stockholms-universitetsbibliotek
Job Responsibilities
Do you want to help develop the library's educational activities? We are now seeking a teaching librarian who wants to contribute to and further develop our work supporting students and researchers both generally and with a special focus on systematic review support.
As a teaching librarian at Stockholm University Library, you will be part of an engaged team of six people. Together with them, you will work with students and researchers on teaching, search consultation, open courses, and creating digital learning resources. We also see a need to develop our support around AI-based tools.
A central part of the role will be developing, together with colleagues, the support we offer researchers working on systematic reviews and other literature reviews. We primarily offer guidance in developing search strategies and see a need to provide more comprehensive support to researchers. You will have good opportunities to influence how this support is designed.
The work also involves close collaboration with other groups within the library that work with research support.
Qualifications
We are seeking someone with:
an academic degree in library and information science
several years of experience with teaching and search consultation in both Swedish and English at academic or special libraries
experience with search assignments, particularly with systematic reviews.
Meritorious qualifications include:
experience developing various types of digital learning resources
experience with reference management software such as Zotero and EndNote
experience with screening tools
knowledge of 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 employment is permanent, full-time with a six-month trial period. Stockholm University applies individual salary determination. Start in autumn 2026.
What We Offer
At Stockholm University Library, you have the opportunity to work in a development-oriented environment where you contribute together with colleagues to strengthen the library's role in research and education. You have considerable scope to influence your work and help shape the future of research support.
The dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research make Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You work in an international setting and receive favorable terms. The university is located in the National Urban Park with good connections to the city center.
Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination that provides equal rights and opportunities for all.
Contact
Additional information is provided by Chief Librarian Wilhelm Widmark, phone 08-16 27 33, [email protected].
Application
You apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university by the final application deadline.
Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: applying for a position.
Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth.Stockholm University Library is one of Sweden's largest research libraries. The library is a natural meeting place on campus and a hub for information services at Stockholm University. Here approximately 33,600 full-time students, 1,200 active doctoral candidates, and 5,400 employees work.
The University Library operates as a network organization with self-organizing work groups centered on user needs. The work groups form the foundation of the organization. As a staff member with us, you participate in activity development and environmental monitoring and take significant responsibility for…