Work with us
Uppsala University Library is part of Uppsala University. We have around 200 staff members: archivists, bibliometricians, librarians, library assistants, imaging technicians, bookbinders, economists, graphic designers, developers, and many more.
Meet our staff
Several of our team members share their experiences, illustrating the broad range of roles and responsibilities found within the University Library.
Benefits
There are many advantages to working at Uppsala University Library. Along with our libraries’ appealing locations across Uppsala and in Visby on Gotland, we offer excellent terms of employment. Some perks are associated with being a government workplace, while others are unique to us.
Professional development
As an employee, you have plenty of opportunities to expand your skill set according to current and future needs. You may also be able to participate in national and international exchange programmes or apply for one of the University Library’s travel grants.
Well-being
We encourage a healthy lifestyle and a good work-life balance. You are entitled to one hour of wellness activities per week during work hours, and an annual 2,000 SEK wellness allowance. There is also the option of subsidised massages at work, and we cover registration fees for some recreational running events.
Additional benefits
Among other things, we offer:
- Flexible working hours
- Generous holiday allowances: 28, 31, or 35 days, depending on age
- Extra time off around public holidays, including bridging days and shortened workdays
- One hour of paid wellness activity per week
- A wellness allowance
- A parental allowance supplement (about 10% of your monthly salary) for a maximum of 360 full days for each birth, in addition to the parental benefit from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency
- The option to work part-time until your child turns 12
- Subsidised costs for doctor visits and prescriptions
Employee benefits at Uppsala University
Internships and degree projects
Internships in the government sector
We prioritise government internships through partnerships with the Swedish Public Employment Service. If interested, please contact your case officer at the Public Employment Service.
Internships in library and information science
We collaborate with universities and colleges that arrange internships for students of library and information science.
Degree projects
Interested in writing your degree project with us? Send us your proposal, including focus, scope, and timeline. We will be in touch if it is feasible for us to host you.
For questions about jobs, internships, or degree projects, contact ask.library@ub.uu.se.
