School Librarian Wanted at Norrtälje Municipality

At Norrtälje Municipality, we take pride in being part of the democratic foundation of society and being a part of our residents' important everyday lives. With our broad operations and expertise, we have a common drive – we want to enable people and opportunities to grow. We are proud of each other and how we enrich the lives of our residents together.

Would you like to work to promote reading in a school environment – and help strengthen students' chances of success in their education? Norrtälje Municipality is now looking for another dedicated school librarian who wants to work on a mobile basis in our schools. The mission is to increase equity, strengthen the role of school libraries in education, and spark a love of reading among children and young people.

You will be part of the Unit for Support and Development – a cross-professional team that works closely with schools focusing on promoting their work with learning, student health, and safety.

The Mission

Reading is a fundamental prerequisite for learning. Therefore, we in Norrtälje Municipality are investing in developing our school library services and ensuring that all students have access to inspiring and age-appropriate literature that enhances their learning and sparks their interest in reading.

As a mobile school librarian, you will work in close collaboration with schools, the Unit for Support and Development, and the Department of Education. The mission is planned jointly based on current needs, and you will move between schools in the municipality to strengthen the reading promotion efforts.

You will inspire, guide, and collaborate with both students and staff to integrate reading into teaching and create accessible, vibrant library environments.

Examples of Responsibilities:

• Conduct book talks and literature discussions with students
• Present new literature and methods to school staff
• Support schools in developing their libraries and reading promotion practices
• Purchase relevant and target group-adapted literature
• Contribute inspiration and materials that strengthen the school's reading culture
• Collaborate with school leaders, educators, and other support resources in the municipality

What You Need to Bring

• Degree in Library and Information Science
• Very good knowledge of children's and young adult literature
• Ability to inspire both students and educators
• A pedagogical and relationship-building approach
• Good digital competence
• Driver's license (required, as our schools are spread throughout the municipality)

It is advantageous if you have previous experience in school library work or other reading promotion assignments in a school environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about helping young people discover the joy of reading
• Has an easy time building trusting relationships
• Is self-driven, flexible, and unpretentious
• Has a communicative and solution-focused approach
• Wants to work long-term on development, together with others

We place great importance on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Welcome to Us

The Department of Education is the largest workplace within Norrtälje Municipality, with 23 primary schools and approximately 5000 students. You will be based at the Unit's office in central Norrtälje, but will spend most of your working hours at schools around the municipality. You will plan your work in consultation with your immediate supervisor and in collaboration with our other mobile librarian.

Commuting options to Norrtälje are very good. From central Stockholm, there are direct buses four times an hour, and the journey takes about 55 minutes. There are also convenient connections from Uppsala.

Employment Type, Scope, and Start

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Scope: Full-time
• Start Date: By agreement

For permanent employment, a probationary period may apply. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis – so do not wait to apply!

About Us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and urban pulse is within reach. Here, we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our over 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community. Here, we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: The Resident First - Everyone's Equal Value - High Expectations and Our Vision: We will be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

We offer smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment – so that you can take your time finding your dream home. Proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala, Arlanda, and Kapellskär means that the rest of the world is always within reach.

All employees are members of Club Communalis – the staff association that adds a golden touch to everyday work with community, joy, and activities for everyone. We have a wide range of benefits related to activities, well-being, insurance, pensions, remote work, and vacation: Our Benefits.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we welcome applicants who speak Finnish or any of the minority languages or other languages. Application documents for this position are considered public documents that we may disclose upon request. We have chosen our partners in this recruitment and therefore request no contact from salespeople offering recruitment services.