Librarian – Services Department of the UJEP Scientific Library (Applications until 11 June 2026)
The Director of the Scientific Library of Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem announces a selection procedure for the position of Librarian in the Services Department of the UJEP Scientific Library.
Position / Field of Activity / Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment extent: Full-time (1.0)
Salary classification: According to the internal salary regulation N8
Job description / Responsibilities:
Providing library and information services for students, academic staff, and the public, including working with data and the library’s internal information systems.
- Providing circulation and information services, maintaining loan records, and managing user accounts
- Delivering professional reference and factual information services, independently searching for and formulating responses to more complex inquiries
- Registering users and providing information about library services
- Managing cash operations, payment records, and cash handling
- Organizing library tours and presenting library services
- Providing individual consultations and training sessions for students and academic staff
- Participating in the administration and management of data related to the library system and library services
- Collaborating in the development of the library’s digital services
Qualifications and Professional Requirements
- University degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred); a background in information studies/library science or previous library experience is an advantage
- Excellent command of the Czech language
- English at a communicative level (working with texts and communicating with international users)
- User-level computer skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Time flexibility (providing services within the library’s opening hours)
- Willingness to learn new things, independence, and organizational skills
- Responsibility, proactive approach, and ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Experience in a higher education environment is an advantage
Employment extent: 100% of statutory working hours
Expected start date: 1 September 2026 or by agreement
Workplace: UJEP Scientific Library in Ústí nad Labem
We offer:
- Pleasant modern workplace in an academic environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional education and training
- Diverse and responsible work
- 6 weeks of vacation
- 5 sick days
- Pension contribution
- Company catering
- Free access to university sports facilities
- Day camps for employees’ children
Information about the selection procedure and selection criteria:
The first round of the selection procedure will consist of an assessment of the submitted documents, which must be included with the application. A second round may consist of personal interviews with selected candidates. All applicants will be informed of the result no later than 30 days after the end of the selection procedure. Participants are not entitled to reimbursement of any costs related to the selection procedure. The Director reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure.
Please attach to your application:
- Motivation letter
- Brief professional CV
- Proof of highest attained education
Further information: https://knihovna.ujep.cz/cs/
Applications with a professional CV and motivation letter should be sent by post to:
Employee Department, UJEP in Ústí nad Labem
Pasteurova 1
400 96 Ústí nad Labem
or by e-mail to: personalni@ujep.cz no later than 11 June 2026.