Librarian with Acquisition Experience Wanted

Are you a librarian with experience in acquisitions? We are now looking for a new team member for the Archives and Library unit. In close collaboration with an experienced team, you will have the opportunity to influence both detail and overall aspects of projects that strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces and Sweden. Your work is significant at every step, from needs and ideas to delivery and follow-up.

About the Position

In this role, you will have a central task in building and maintaining a current and relevant collection of digital resources and media that supports the agency's mission. You will work with the entire chain from needs analysis, selection, and purchasing to cataloging, budget monitoring, and quality assurance. You will contribute to improving access to information and developing the library's functions and digital offerings. The position involves significant responsibility for the acquisition process and gives you the space to find sustainable and innovative solutions that meet user needs. You will also support the organization in effectively using digital resources and participate in the work of modernizing and digitizing the agency's information resources in this special library.

The position is located in Stockholm.

About You

We are looking for someone with a degree in library and information science or other education that we consider equivalent. You have several years of current experience working in library functions with a focus on acquisitions, document coordination, cataloging, or collection development. The position requires that you have several years of current and relevant experience in administrative work within library systems. Furthermore, we expect you to have good knowledge of acquisition processes including ordering, procurement, evaluation, and selection, as well as an understanding of copyright issues and licensing related to digital resources. A fundamental requirement is that you have good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form.

It is advantageous if you have experience in developing digital tools and teaching resources such as e-learning materials, interactive guides, or AI support. If you also have knowledge of public access, confidentiality, library, administrative, or archive laws, we see that as a plus. Work experience from a total defense authority is particularly meritorious.

Personal qualities are very important to us. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone who is results-oriented, has good financial awareness, and understands their role while considering the overall best interests of the organization in actions and decisions. We also see that you are self-driven, service-oriented, and have the ability to plan and organize your work.

FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish Armed Forces with the latest technology and knowledge so they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and dedicated colleagues, you will be involved in developing and procuring what sometimes does not yet exist. You drive the development all the way from needs to delivery. From idea to reality.

The Archives and Library unit belongs to the Information Management department. The Archives and Library unit is responsible for managing the agency's archives, governance, and support within the information management area, as well as providing advisory services to the entire agency.

In addition, we also work with traditional tasks such as organizing and cataloging archives and handling requests. The unit also includes FMV's library services, where we are responsible for several different digital publication libraries, information supply, and database searches.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work as far as the work allows
• Occupational pension and wellness benefits

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV.

Do you want to help develop the defense of the future? Welcome with your application by December 19, 2025.

Good to Know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish. In your CV, clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. For a more inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept any personal letters.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, skills, and personal qualities.
• Our union representatives are SACO Stefan Hållander, OFR/S Madeleine Lithander, OFR/O Lars Carlsson, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position, you can contact Benny Wahlberg, unit manager for archives and library via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact [email protected] for questions about the recruitment process.

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security review in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary employment period, and as an employee, you will be assigned based on the needs of total defense. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our choice of media and therefore decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.