Summer Job at Gothenburg Libraries 2025

The Culture Administration works for a broad art and cultural life for everyone to participate in. We strive for a sustainable and open city that places culture and art at the center.

The Culture Administration has approximately 800 employees who mainly operate within libraries, cultural houses, museums, and other cultural activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you have an ongoing or completed university education in Library and Information Science? Would you like the chance to meet visitors at Gothenburg's libraries this summer? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

Within Gothenburg City, there are 25 public libraries and two children's book buses that belong to the Library and Cultural House department of the Culture Administration. We are now looking for you who want to work at our libraries during the summer of 2025.

The department offers a rich and varied selection that is relevant and accessible to all ages and target groups. We work with physical and digital media and provide programming for, by, and with Gothenburgers. Our libraries are well-visited, and during the summer, we have a lot to do, which means we need to strengthen our team with extra staff. You will become part of a supportive and competent team that strives to make our libraries relevant for all our visitors.

You will work at one or more of our libraries and meet visitors from all over the city every day. You will participate in the regular library work with a focus on meeting our visitors in the library. Visitors who need guidance on how to use various digital tools will receive help from you. When visitors seek assistance in what type of book they would like to borrow, you will also be there to provide reading tips and guidance or to answer other types of questions. Regular library tasks include receiving media, setting up, and displaying both books and magazines. Depending on your previous experience, you may also have the opportunity to participate in our program activities both inside and outside the library during your summer job.

The summer job is a monthly paid temporary position at approximately 75%, where you will work both daytime, evening, and weekend according to a schedule throughout the period of weeks 26-33. Introduction days will take place during week 25. There are also good opportunities to start supporting as an hourly paid employee already during the spring.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for the position, you need to have started/completed some form of university education in Library and Information Science or another education we consider equivalent. It is an advantage if you have worked in a library or in another type of service work, public activities, or educational activities. If you speak multiple languages in addition to good Swedish, that is a merit.

We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people and has a good sense of service and reception. You have an interest in culture and literature and enjoy collaborating with others. You are used to handling digital services and enjoy recommending books and solving problems. You take your tasks seriously, are keen to complete what you have started, and ensure that the work is done correctly.

Welcome to submit your application as soon as you can. We apply rolling selection, which means that we may call for interviews throughout the application period.

We look forward to your application!

OTHER

Gothenburg City actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to combat discrimination. We care about our employees' health and offer, among other things, wellness grants, discounted gym memberships, and bicycle benefits. We have a smoke-free working time.

To those representing staffing and recruitment companies: For this recruitment, we have decided on recruitment channels and therefore kindly decline any further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance.