About this role
Work and Develop in Region Gotland
At Region Gotland, you can grow and develop, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all stages of life. We help each other become better.
Södervärnskolan
Södervärnskolan is a workplace with approximately 665 students and around 95 employees.
The school includes primary education grades 4-9, after-school care, two special education groups (one in collaboration with an adapted school), and a newly renovated school library.
Through clear structure, collegial collaboration, and shared responsibility, we aim to create a good study environment for everyone. We conduct school development to continuously evolve into a cutting-edge school, focusing on safety, well-being, and improved goal achievement.
School Librarian Position
As a school librarian at Södervärnskolan, you will work closely with teaching staff. You will lead work in collaboration with teachers and implement reading promotion initiatives. The role also includes a coordinating library assignment for all schools in the Visby Söder catchment area.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work across multiple schools in Southern Visby (Södervärnskolan, Terra Novaskolan, Gråboskolan, Västerhejdeskolan, Lyckåkerskolan, and Eskelhemskola)
- Strengthen quality and equality in school library services
- Participate in service design development
- Conduct book talks and reading promotion activities
- Manage book collections and library system (Koha)
- Handle and plan book purchases
- Maintain attractive and current school libraries
- Work according to the school's core values
Qualifications:
- Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent
- Experience as a school librarian preferred
- Strong knowledge of children's and youth literature
- Ability to build relationships with children and youth
- Curious, positive, and welcoming personality
- Flexible and comfortable working with various group sizes
- Structured and methodical approach
- Service-oriented with good planning skills
- Inclusive and positive communication style
About Region Gotland:
Region Gotland is Gotland's largest employer, uniquely combining municipal, healthcare, and regional development responsibilities. We have over 7,000 employees working to create a sustainable, inclusive society on this beautiful island.
We use a competency-based recruitment method, striving for gender balance and welcoming diversity.