About this role
**About the Position**
During school hours, you will assist students in the school libraries.
Together with the teachers, you will work to develop students' ability to seek relevant knowledge and to reflect on and critically evaluate it. In doing so, you will enhance students' learning and reading across all subjects with your expertise.
As a school librarian, your primary responsibility will be to manage the library services at the school. This includes the regular tasks associated with a school library. You will support teachers and collaborate on education in areas such as source criticism and media and information literacy (MIK). You will be responsible for the library space and will need to shape it to create conditions for a safe study environment.
Your role will include acquiring and managing media. In addition to supporting students in achieving their goals, you will actively promote reading and develop students' media and information literacy (MIK).
We are looking for someone who is interested in working to develop our school library into a valuable resource for the school's overall educational mission. Your contributions will not be limited to the library; you will also work with students in the classrooms.
You will be supported by a library assistant who works 50% on regular tasks in the school library.
Hässleholm Municipality strives to create the best conditions for a sustainable working life, where you can thrive, feel well, and experience job satisfaction. We offer our employees benefits such as wellness grants and the opportunity to exchange vacation day allowances for time off.
**Who Are You?**
We are seeking a qualified librarian with a degree in library and information science or another education that the employer deems equivalent. Experience in library work is an asset, but we also value other experiences outside of school or library-related work. Knowledge of library administrative systems is desirable. You have good computer skills and enjoy learning new technology and utilizing its potential. You like to manage and plan your daily work but must also be flexible and able to meet unexpected challenges that arise. You can express yourself clearly and correctly in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. You are solution-focused, have strong collaboration and communication skills, and enjoy exploring new avenues.
As a librarian, your focus is on the best interests of the student, and you can independently apply your theoretical knowledge and previous experiences in collaboration with other staff at the school. We expect you to have good cooperative skills towards students, guardians, and colleagues.
You share the values and approaches described in our employee and leadership policy:
Hässleholm Municipality's Employee and Leadership Policy
**Additional Information**
At T4 School (adapted primary school), students from Year F to Year 9 are taught in both subjects and subject areas. Approximately 85 students attend the school. T4 School also has an after-school program for students taught in subject areas.
Hässleholm Montessori School is a primary school for grades F-9 with 300 students and an associated after-school program. The school offers education based on Maria Montessori's pedagogy and methods.
Norräng School is an adapted upper secondary school with around 100 students. The school educates and guides students towards knowledge and independence. We are proud to offer an education rich in resources, experiences, and knowledge. We work for secure students with opportunities for a successful adult life.
Since you will be working with children and young people, we require you to submit a criminal record extract before employment. You can find the application form for requesting an extract from the criminal record on the police's website.
Criminal Record - Request Extract
For those with protected personal information, please refer to the recruiting manager for further information on how to apply.
**About Us**
The Department of Children and Education is responsible for the municipality's preschools, primary schools, upper secondary schools, adapted schools, and cultural schools. We work together to create a learning environment where children, students, and staff succeed and become their best selves. The department's mission is to coordinate, plan, and support the various operations and work towards cooperation between schools and the labor market.
Hässleholm Municipality is an important hub in Sweden. Here, people come together to live, experience, work, and learn in a community characterized by curiosity and development. With us, you will have a meaningful and varied job with room to influence and take responsibility. We believe in your ability to provide excellent service to those we serve. Together, we make each other better!
Welcome to become one of us!