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The National Library of Finland is a cultural heritage organisation that is open to all and serves citizens, the scientific community and other actors in society nationwide. We secure the availability of cultural heritage published in Finland or about Finland, and we disseminate and produce information content for research, studies, citizens and society. We develop services in cooperation with libraries, archives, museums and other operators. The National Library of Finland is part of the University of Helsinki, an international scientific community of more than 40,000 students and employees. Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. We are looking for a UNIVERSITY INTERN for the National Library's special collections for a three-month fixed-term employment relationship between 1.5.-30.9.2026.About the position As a university intern, you will work with the National Library's special collections under supervision. The diverse and valuable special collection has mainly consisted of materials received as donations and legal deposit copies in the 19th century, as well as acquisitions made in the 20th century. Your job consists of collection work under the guidance of a collection manager: cataloguing, protection, organization and customer service tasks in the special collections reading room. The Special Collections Reading Room is intended for researchers who use the library's oldest and unique material. About you The prerequisites for working in the Special Collection are studies in the humanities and extensive language skills. In addition to the national languages, knowledge of German, French, Italian or Latin is an advantage. We also hope that the intern has an interest in the history of education and education. At the National Library of Finland, you get to work and develop your skills in a historically unique cultural environment in the heart of Helsinki. In addition to occupational health care, we support your well-being at work with flexible working hours and nice colleagues. Further information and application instructions The start date of the internship is negotiable. We pay a salary of 1500 euros per month for the internship period. You will work at the National Library of Finland's main office at Unioninkatu 36. For more information, please contact Mika Hakkarainen, Chief Information Specialist in charge of the special collection, Apply for the position from the Apply now link at the top of the page by 2.3.2026 at 23:59. In case of any technical problems, you can contact HR Specialist Linda Ylönen linda.ylonen(at)helsinki.fi. The University of Helsinki is looking for applicants from a wide range of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities. JOIN US IN WORKING FOR THE BEST OF THE WORLD – TOGETHER! #helsinkiunicareer