Summer Job at Gothenburg Libraries 2026

The Cultural 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 Cultural Administration has approximately 800 employees who primarily work within libraries, cultural houses, museums, and other cultural activities.

Do you have an ongoing or completed university education in Library and Information Science? Do you want 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 Houses department of the Cultural Administration.

We are now looking for you who want to work at our libraries during the spring and summer of 2026.

Job Responsibilities

The department offers a rich and varied selection that is 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 staff with extra personnel. You will become part of a supportive and competent team that does its best to ensure our libraries are meaningful 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 with what type of book they want to borrow, you will also be there to provide reading tips and guidance or to answer other types of questions. Regular library work includes 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 work daytime, evening, and weekends according to a schedule throughout the period of weeks 26-33. Orientation 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 an ongoing or completed university education in Library and Information Science.
• Have worked in a library or in some other type of service work, public activity, or educational activity.

It is an advantage if you:

• Master more languages in addition to good Swedish.

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 committed to completing what you start, and ensure that the work is done correctly.

We look forward to your application!

Other Information

We strive for diversity where our employees' backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and personalities enrich our operations. We recruit critically regarding norms and consider diversity perspectives to contribute to a better reflection of the population structure in Gothenburg and complement our work group.

In this recruitment, we apply a rolling selection process, which means we can call for interviews continuously during the application period. Therefore, make sure to submit your application today. For your interview, you need to bring valid identification (passport/national ID) and, if necessary, proof of residence permit. This is to ensure your identity and your right to work in Sweden as an employer.

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.

We recruit based on a competency-based recruitment process to ensure a fair and equal recruitment. In this recruitment, we do not use cover letters; instead, you will answer a number of selection questions related to the requirements and content of the position. This provides a more fair and accurate assessment.

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