Information Specialist
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Oulu, Finland: Information Specialist"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 9% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€3,600–€3,900). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 1 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Information Specialist | €3,144/per month | €3,665/per month | €3,866/per month |
| In Oulu, Finland: Information Specialist | €3,600/per month | €3,750/per month | €3,900/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €3,300/per month | €3,400/per month | €3,500/per month |
Information specialist sought for the University Library to work in the information resources team, focusing on collection work, acquisitions, and guidance related to library materials. The position includes tasks such as handling purchase proposals and donations, tracking new materials, planning and organizing collection placement and material transfers, planning and organizing exhibitions and presentations of collections, customer service, shelfing and cataloging tasks, and curatorial duties for free-access collections. The role contributes to maintaining and developing information materials to meet the university’s research, teaching and learning needs. We offer a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team, opportunities for professional growth, and flexible multi-location and remote work options. The position is permanent and starts 2 October 2026 or as agreed; a 6-month probation period applies.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Handle acquisitions proposals and donations
- Monitor and select new materials
- Plan and organize collection placement and transfers
- Plan and organize exhibitions
- Organize and present collections
- Provide customer service
- Shelf management and organizing shelving
- Weed and withdraw materials as part of curation
- Special responsibilities for the free-access collection handling and user guidance
Requirements
- Advanced university degree including cataloguing or information science components
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
MastersBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Submit application through system
- 2Interview via remote or in-person
- 3References to be contacted
- 4Final decision communicated to all applicants
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