Librarian at Vällingby Library

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Culture is an important part of Stockholm's nervous system and touches millions of people every year. At the Culture Administration, we work together to strengthen the cultural life in Stockholm.

We have an open working climate where employees are very much involved in the development. Join us in contributing to the growth of Stockholm through culture!

Welcome to us

Libraries are important bearers of democracy for culture and education.

Our operations contribute to a city that is world-leading in upholding children's rights and human rights, where diversity, innovation, new thinking, and accessibility are key principles.

We are looking for someone who enjoys providing good service to library visitors of all ages and thrives in an environment that demands a high level of collaboration.

The Hässelby-Vällingby/Bromma unit is part of Stockholm City Library, which includes six libraries: Alvik, Blackeberg, Brommaplan, Hässelby gård, Hässelby villastad, and Vällingby. The unit employs about 50 staff members.

Vällingby Library is the largest library in the unit, and you will be part of a team of approximately 13 people. You will staff the library and meet and guide our visitors, as well as provide support and assistance to library users for services and technology available through the library. The role includes regular collaboration with all libraries in the unit, and working at other libraries in the unit may occur.

We offer

As an employee of Stockholm City, you will receive a wellness allowance and discounts at the city’s own facilities, as well as offers from several gyms that provide favorable discounts on memberships and annual passes. Stockholm City offers the opportunity to exchange vacation day allowances for more vacation days. Permanent and temporary employees of the Culture Administration for at least three months will receive free admission to the administration's own cultural institutions (this does not apply to fee-based performances, concerts, and similar events) upon presentation of a payslip. You will also receive employee discounts at the City Museum, the Medieval Museum, and Liljevalch's shops, as well as at Stockholmia publishing.

Within the city, there are also great opportunities for further education, and Stockholm City Library has developed its own learning portal with interesting and current topics.

Your role

Your tasks will include:

• Meeting, guiding, and assisting users of Stockholm City Library.
• Performing book shelving and similar tasks related to the library's operations.
• Providing support and assistance to library users for the services and technology available through the library.
• Participating in the implementation of the library's public programs and activities.

The position is a temporary contract for 6 months starting on March 15.

Your qualifications and experience

You who are applying should:

• Have a high school diploma
• Communicate fluently in spoken and written Swedish
• Have good IT skills and handle printers, scanners, and copiers with ease
• Have an interest in promoting reading, information, and literature dissemination
• Have good social skills and enjoy collaborating
• Be service-oriented
• Be able to handle stressful situations
• Enjoy working evenings and weekends

Relevant experiences may include:

• Experience in service occupations, such as retail.
• Experience working with children and youth, people with disabilities, national minorities, or individuals with a mother tongue other than Swedish

As a person, you are flexible, proactive, and have good collaboration skills. We place great emphasis on personal qualities such as good interpersonal skills and strong teamwork abilities.

Other

The position is a temporary contract for 6 months starting on March 15. A criminal record check must be presented before employment.

Motivate in your application why you would be suitable for this position! Stockholm City works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thus combating discrimination.

Here you can read more about the Culture Administration (https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/fackforvaltningar/kulturforvaltningen/). The Culture Administration invests in and prioritizes digital competence to offer better accessibility and conducts a comprehensive project for digital skills development for all employees.

Read more about our benefits here (https://jobba.stockholm/formaner/), and read more about what it is like to work in Stockholm (https://jobba.stockholm/).