Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading institutions of higher education. It has approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our endeavor to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.
Requirements Profile
Description of the Workplace
The University Library at Lund University is an interdisciplinary library based on extensive collections of both printed and electronic materials. The library also offers a study environment with approximately 400 reading spaces. The University Library has approximately 100 employees. You can read more about us here: University Library
For the autumn term 2026, the University Library is seeking 8 student assistants. These positions are located in the Public Activities Department, which is responsible for the library's user services. This includes external communication, coordination of physical and digital information services, exhibition activities, and design of the public environment.
What We Offer
Lund University is a state agency that offers good employment conditions.
As a student assistant, you have the opportunity to combine your studies with work and complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.
Read more on the university website about Working with Us
Job Duties
As a student assistant, your tasks may vary, but they should always have a clear connection to your studies.
As a student assistant at the University Library, you will primarily work at the library's information desk. There you will meet students, researchers, and the general public. Work shifts are mainly scheduled for evenings and weekends, but staffing needs may also arise during daytime hours. The position includes opening and closing the library according to schedule. You will work in a team consisting of eight student assistants, with two of you on duty during each shift. The work is dynamic and may involve heavy lifting. Planning of the autumn's public activities is underway, and you may also be involved in conducting tours for visitors to our exhibition "Freedom of Thought – from Copernicus to the Celestial Carnival."
The job duties in this position include:
Service to library visitors, such as assisting with printing, copying, and basic IT services.
Correct and secure handling of library materials during borrowing and returns.
Helping visitors search for and order library materials and, if necessary, referring them to other libraries at Lund University.
Review and relabeling of collections.
Registry maintenance in LUCRIS (Lund University Current Research Information System).
Qualifications
Eligible to be employed as a student assistant is anyone who is pursuing full-time studies at university level in Sweden, has completed approved studies corresponding to at least 60 higher education credits, and has not begun doctoral studies.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You should have a good sense of service and ability to cooperate. It is also important that you can take responsibility for your tasks and perform your work with care. In working with library users, it is important that you have a pedagogical approach.
Work shifts are largely scheduled at times when regular staff are not on duty, which requires a good ability to make independent decisions within given parameters. The libraries have a broad user group with different needs. This places high demands on professional conduct and flexibility in user interaction.
Requirements for the position are that you:
are pursuing ongoing full-time studies in library and information science or equivalent education that the employer deems relevant
have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
have good IT skills
have a good sense of service and ability to cooperate
Meritorious for the position are:
prior work experience in library work and/or customer service/service-related professions
experience working with the Koha library system
have good communication skills and can offer professional and flexible conduct
Other Information
The employment is time-limited for the period August 31, 2026 to January 17, 2027 and covers 20%. You work according to a schedule consisting of one fixed evening per week and a rotating schedule for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In addition to the fixed schedule, opportunities for extra shifts may arise as needed.
You work according to a fixed schedule to be established by agreement between you and the employer.
Provisions regarding employment as a student assistant are found in the Agreement for Student Assistants
Selection and interviews are estimated to take place in weeks 33-34.
Introductory training with pay will be held in week 35.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through Lund University's recruitment system. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. You must also enclose an extract from LADOK or equivalent certifying your eligibility. The application should also include anything else you wish to cite (copies of grades, reference information, recommendation letters, etc.).
We look forward to receiving your application!
The University Library at Lund University is an interdisciplinary library based on extensive collections of both printed and electronic materials. The library also offers a study environment with approximately 400 reading spaces. The University Library has approximately 100 employees.
We ask that you refrain from contacting us from advertising sales representatives, recruitment and staffing companies due to state procurement regulations.Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading institutions of higher education. It has approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our endeavor to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.
Requirements Profile
Description of the Workplace
The University Library at Lund University is an interdisciplinary library based on extensive collections of both printed and electronic materials. The library also offers a study environment with approximately 400 reading spaces.…