School Librarians

Welcome to a municipality with a positive team spirit and limitless future prospects! Eda is a municipality with approximately 1,000 employees, all of whom work in various ways to provide service to our citizens, colleagues, and visitors. About the Organization The Education Administration is responsible for the learning of all children, youth, and adults in Eda Municipality. Together with our approximately 270 employees, we strive to create favorable conditions for our residents to succeed, based on the principal's vision "Everyone shall succeed." This vision is built on active leadership, engaged employees, and a shared responsibility for systematic quality work, a good working environment, and professional development. With a holistic view where knowledge, security, support, language, and future guide us, we create good learning environments throughout the education sector. JOB DESCRIPTION Our Offer As a school librarian with us, you will be part of a team of school librarians. Together with the public library, the team plays a key role in developing a modern and cohesive library service for children and youth throughout Eda Municipality. You will work in a creative and forward-looking environment with great opportunities to influence the development of the organization. You will have access to modern library data systems, relevant digital platforms, and close collaboration with Eda Municipality's public library. Together, we build a strong and sustainable library function that encompasses the entire education chain. You will be part of a positive and committed work team in a municipality that invests long-term in quality and development. Assignment Description As a school librarian, you will be responsible for the library operations in one of our four locations, which includes preschool, preschool class, primary school, after-school care, and leisure club. You will play a significant role in supporting children's and students' learning, language, reading and writing development, as well as media and information literacy throughout the education chain. You will work based on Eda Municipality's school library plan and actively collaborate with educators, the public library, and guardians to create a modern, cohesive, and accessible library service. The assignment includes: - Developing and implementing reading promotion activities for all ages - Strengthening children's and students' media and information literacy (MIL) - Contributing to language and reading development across all subjects in school and other activities within the Education Administration - Creating inspiring and inclusive library, reading, and learning environments - Coordinating collaborations and activities with the public library - Integrating the school library into teaching and after-school activities - Supporting educators in utilizing library and digital resources - Managing the daily library operations in the school and coordinating with the library needs of preschool and after-school activities - Working closely with children, students, educators, school leadership, and staff in after-school care and leisure clubs - Working with digital resources and strengthening children's and students' information competence and critical thinking skills - Implementing language development and reading promotion activities in schools and preschools in collaboration with educators and the public library - Contributing to the quality and development work of the school and the Education Administration - Managing library data systems, media purchases, and collection development QUALIFICATIONS Qualification Requirements We are looking for someone with a degree in library and information science or another relevant higher education qualification, as well as experience working with children and youth of various ages, preferably in educational settings. You should have a good knowledge of children's and youth literature, as well as knowledge of reading promotion work, MIL, and digital tools. Competency Requirements We seek someone who is: - Structured, responsible, and independent - Engaged in children's and youth's learning from an early age - Relationship-building, collaborative, and clear in communication - Creative, curious, and accustomed to working with an idea-driven approach - Confident in the role of inspirer and co-creator in children's and students' learning environments Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Employment Conditions Permanent full-time employment with a start date according to agreement. A background check according to the Education Act is required prior to employment. OTHER Our operations are based on the vision of being a positive border municipality where people meet, characterized by collaboration, a strong business community, and the ambition to develop. We actively work with gender equality and value diversity both as a municipality and as a workplace. We offer cheerful teams, positive workplaces, and good employee benefits for you as an employee! Application We welcome your application by December 12, 2025. Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously, so do not wait to submit your application!