Librarian at the German School in Stockholm

The German School is an international school centrally located in Stockholm's inner city. The goal is for students to complete their time at the school with both a German international Abitur and a Swedish high school diploma. Approximately 600 students attend grades 0-12, distributed across 26 classes. Additionally, there is a preschool with 33 children. The facilities on Bragevägen include after-school care, preschool, and grades 1-3. Other grades and preschool are located on Karlavägen. Both German and Swedish culture and tradition are a natural part of our operations. The main operator is the German School Association, and there are about 100 employees. The staff consists of both locally hired employees and German-speaking teachers employed and dispatched from Germany.

Join us in shaping the learning of tomorrow! We are looking for an engaged librarian who actively wants to participate in the establishment and further development of a modern school library/media center with makerspace, catering to students from preschool age (FSK) to graduation (Abitur).

Your Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of a concept for a modern school library/media center with makerspace (for age groups from FSK to Abitur)
• Review of the media collection as well as selection and systematic collection maintenance
• Media procurement and inventory (textbooks, professional journals, digital media, etc.)
• Cataloging and information processing (systematization, catalog maintenance, integration of internet sources)
• Organization and implementation of the lending operation (user administration, lending, returns, reminder management)
• Advising and supporting students and teachers (information retrieval, use of encyclopedias and digital resources, project preparation)
• Compilation of thematic material boxes for teaching and projects
• Active participation in the school's projects and development processes
• Planning and implementation of participant-based activities, e.g.
  • Workshops in media and information literacy
  • Library AG/clubs for students
  • Makerspace activities
• Close collaboration with teachers and educational staff

Your Profile

• Completed higher education in library and information science or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the library and/or education sector
• Good familiarity with library programs, databases, and MS Office
• Experience with digital media, e-books, and online information retrieval, with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to AI
• Basic knowledge of copyright and data protection
• Very good knowledge of German and Swedish (at least level C1 according to GER), with one of the languages being native
• Good communication skills, ability to collaborate, and joy in working with students
• Creative, agile, and solution-oriented working style
• Innovative spirit and interest in pedagogical development work

We Offer

• A permanent full-time position (40 hours a week) with a 6-month probationary period
• The German School has a collective agreement with the Employers' Alliance and offers occupational pension and wellness benefits
• Great scope for action in the establishment and further development of the media center
• Collaboration in a multiprofessional and intercultural team
• A varied workday at a vibrant German international school

Application deadline: March 1

If you are interested in developing learning environments and want to work with future-oriented library work, we look forward to your application!