Apply Now – School Librarian at Stenstalidskolan

Are you a trained school librarian and want to make a real difference? We are now looking for you who find joy in inspiring reading and who want to create curiosity, engagement, and a desire to learn. You are warmly welcome to apply for the position of school librarian at Stenstalidskolan! Our current school librarian is moving on to another position, which is why we are now looking for you.

About Stenstalidskolan and Kristinehamn

Stenstalidskolan is one of our three F-9 schools that, together with Strandskolan (F-3) and Ölmeskolan (F-6), form the northern school area. Adapted primary school subjects are also offered here. Here, each stage has its naturally defined area with space for play, creativity, and proximity to forest and nature. At our school, you will meet dedicated and knowledgeable teachers who work together for the students' right to a good education.

The position is located at Stenstalidskolan, but you will also perform duties at Strandskolan and Ölmeskolan.

Kristinehamn is a city that combines the best of two worlds – the calm and community of a small town with good opportunities for work and development. Here, commuting time is reduced, the pace becomes more balanced, and everyday life is easier to manage. With Vänern just around the corner, a beautiful and accessible archipelago environment awaits, and we have a rich cultural and leisure life for both children and adults, making it easy to live an active life.

Benefits in this position include, among other things, a wellness allowance and access to our dedicated staff club, which creates community and energy throughout the year.

Responsibilities

As a school librarian with us, you are responsible for the daily operations of the school library. The role involves handling the lending and return of materials, as well as continuously maintaining and updating the library's book and media collection. You plan and carry out activities that strengthen students' love for reading and develop their information competence.

An important part of the assignment is to support both students and teachers in information seeking and source criticism. You collaborate closely with school leadership and educators to integrate the school library into teaching and contribute to student learning. Furthermore, you organize reading-promoting initiatives such as book clubs, author visits, and reading competitions that inspire increased reading joy and engagement.

Qualifications and Merits

You who apply for this position have a degree in Library and Information Science or another relevant higher education qualification that we assess as suitable. Furthermore, you have good knowledge of literature and information seeking, GDPR, and privacy when handling user data. Since language is our primary tool, you need to have good knowledge of spoken and written Swedish.

We consider it an advantage if you have:

• Previous experience working in a library, preferably in a school environment.
• Knowledge of children's and young adult literature.
• Competence in digital tools and source criticism.
• Understanding of the school curriculum and how libraries can support student learning.
• A B-class driver's license, as travel to other schools within the school area is included.

As a person, you have a good ability to build relationships with students and colleagues. You also have good pedagogical skills and an understanding of students' different prerequisites for learning. With your creativity and initiative, you create an inspiring library operation.

You are familiar with different reading strategies and methods to inspire a love for reading in our students, and you have a flexible approach. Collaboration is important to you, and you contribute to a positive work climate where everyone feels involved. Furthermore, you are meticulous and have a structure that facilitates your work.

Employment Terms

Type of employment: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-10-05 or as agreed.

If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and are offered employment, you must be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit.

About Kristinehamn Municipality

We at Kristinehamn Municipality work for active leadership and employee engagement. This is created through dialogue and interaction between leaders and employees, which creates good conditions for job satisfaction in the organization. Our work environment is influenced by how we treat each other, and we all have a responsibility to contribute.

Together, we work to ensure that the operations achieve their goals and that decisions made are also followed. A curious basic attitude and a willingness to collaborate are prerequisites for continuous improvements that lead to the best possible service for the municipality's residents.

As an employee with us, you can expect support for new ideas, good development opportunities, and that we provide you with the tools you need to perform your work well.

Kristinehamn Municipality sees diversity as a strength and welcomes all applicants. Our competency-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on the individual's competence and thereby also counteract discrimination.

We warmly welcome your application!

To ensure quality in the recruitment process and to have good communication with you as a job seeker, we ask you to only submit your application via the application link in the advertisement. Questions regarding the recruitment process are handled by the recruitment unit.