Vacant job

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

The Culture Unit, together with the Region's three folk high schools, forms the Culture and Education Activities, which is part of Regional Development. Here, we work for accessible culture throughout the region. The unit encompasses regional cultural and cultural heritage development, art promotion, artistic expression, and regional library activities. Through co-financed activities, we are also responsible for regional performing arts, regional museum activities, as well as film and handicraft promotion.

We at the Regional Library of Västernorrland are now looking for a library consultant to join us. At the Regional Library of Västernorrland, you work for regional development and a sustainable and democratic society through increased participation and access to knowledge for the region's inhabitants. The assignment includes, in addition to library development, reading and literature promotion, accessible news in the form of Y-bladet and Spotlight, as well as an audio reading service.

In the regional library assignment to support collaborations, business development, and quality, we collaborate with public libraries in the county. Important areas are digital development and participation, reading promotion, and the democratic role of libraries.

Regional library activities are part of the cultural collaboration model and are regulated by regulation SFS 2010:2012. The activities operate based on national cultural policy, regulations for regional culture, as well as library law and anti-discrimination law. Relevant regional plans and policies, such as the regional cultural plan and the regional library plan for Västernorrland, guide the activities.

The position is a full-time temporary position from 2025-08-18 to 2026-01-18.

Library Consultant at the Regional Library, Härnösand

Job Responsibilities

• You work with issues related to digital development, digital participation, and MIK (media and information literacy) in relation to the public libraries' assignments.  
• You play a key role in media collaboration between the public libraries in Västernorrland and lead the ongoing initiative regarding e-literature collaboration.
• You are part of the collaboration group Cultural Heritage Västernorrland.
• You are the contact person for the Regional Library Västernorrland for the network for digital development and digital theme weeks.
• You monitor the external environment and keep up with current research in your areas of expertise and share information within your networks.

The consultant position includes a primary responsibility for the above areas. The assignment of the Regional Library is to strengthen the democratic role of libraries with a focus on the prioritized groups of the library law. The focus for the joint work in 2025 is freedom of opinion formation and democracy in public libraries through the interregional initiative The Word is Free.

You participate in the unit's operational meetings and in joint educational efforts and meeting places. Together with colleagues in the unit, you plan initiatives for digital participation, increased knowledge levels, as well as reduced isolation and polarization. Prioritized areas such as accessibility, sustainability, and diversity are everyone's responsibility, as are the library's prioritized groups.

Additional Information

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who

• Has an academic degree in library and information science or other education that the employer deems equivalent
• Has experience working in public libraries
• Has experience in development work related to digital participation
• Has good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form
• Has a B driver's license

It is meritorious if you

• Have education in digital development
• Have experience leading collaborative processes
• Have experience working in a politically governed organization, preferably at the regional level
• Have experience working with media collaboration
• Have additional language skills

To succeed in the role, we believe you possess these personal qualities

• Initiative
• Pedagogical ability
• Structured

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the activities that are most important for the inhabitants' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. 

The region has been working for many years to create conditions to contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 kronor per year in wellness grants. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/sv/jobb-och-utbildning/att-jobba-pa-region-vasternorrland/sa-har-jobbar-vi/formaner/).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified in security class, and security clearance may therefore take place. We have made our choice of recruitment media and therefore kindly ask for no contact with ad sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews are ongoing. Warm welcome with your application!