Librarian with Focus on Programming Activities in Sundbyberg Municipality

Sundbybergs kommun · Vollzeit

Sundbyberg, Schweden

Want to work in a city where ideas quickly become reality and where you see the results of your work? In Sundbyberg, the distance between people, decisions, and opportunities is short. Here you get to have real influence while developing and growing in your role. You can spark interest. And satisfy curiosity. Just like we do. Want to create a library full of meetings, conversations, and experiences? Sundbyberg Library is now seeking a librarian responsible for our programming activities for adults. About Us Sundbyberg Library consists of Hallonbergen Library, the library at Signalfabriken, and our digital library. We are also responsible for staffing the municipality's eight school libraries. In August, we opened a new cultural center in Ursvik – a vibrant meeting place with a reading lounge, cultural school, and leisure activities. We are part of the Culture and Leisure sector, where approximately 130 employees together develop Sundbyberg's culture and leisure offerings. Your main workplace will be the library at Signalfabriken located in central Sundbyberg. The library opened in 2013 and features a larger program and exhibition area on the ground floor as well as several smaller rooms for programming. The Signalfabriken library has 16 employees and is led by an Assistant Library Director. About the Position This role is for you if you want to create relevant and inspiring programs for adults. You have experience planning and executing events and enjoy building networks and collaborations within culture, society, and literature. With us, you have great freedom to develop activities, try new ideas, and create content that makes the library a vibrant and inclusive meeting place for Sundbyberg residents. You are responsible for the library's programming activities for adults – from idea and booking to execution and follow-up. The program offering can include, for example, author talks, lectures, exhibitions, opening receptions, writing circles, and other public events. Your Responsibilities Manage programming activities for adults at Signalfabriken Library and Hallonbergen Library Collaborate with external stakeholders and cultural practitioners Manage exhibition activities Participate in the library's daily operations and staffing Contribute to developing the library as a meeting place Implement reading promotion activities for adults We Are Looking for You If You Have a degree in library and information science or other relevant academic education Have several years of experience planning and executing programming activities at a library or other cultural institution Have an easy time building relationships and developing collaborations Have a broad network that you enjoy using and developing in your work Communicate well both verbally and in writing It is a merit if you have experience in project management or development work. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are curious about how the library's programming activities can be developed to reach more target groups and create new encounters. You enjoy collaborating but also feel comfortable taking your own initiative and moving work forward. As a person, you are engaged and well-organized. This position is a permanent full-time employment. Evening and weekend work is included according to schedule. Start date 270125 or by agreement. A probationary period may apply. Apply by September 30, 2026. We do not accept applications via email. Other Information A large portion of our activities is classified as critical infrastructure services. This position means you may be included in Sundbyberg Municipality's civil contingency organization. Before employment, the employer will request that you provide a copy of the police criminal records certificate. We decline applications from those selling ads and recruitment services. We warmly welcome your application! About Sundbyberg Municipality Sundbyberg is a vibrant and growing city in the heart of the Stockholm region. Here, just over 55,000 residents live in nine square kilometers, making us Sweden's most densely populated municipality. In Sundbyberg, the pulse of the city meets large green spaces, and thanks to our central location and well-developed public transport, it is always easy to get here. The proximity between colleagues, residents, and decisions characterizes our work and creates a work environment where you are seen and make a difference. We dare to try new things and invest heavily in innovation and digitalization. Here you get to drive the development of smart solutions that not only simplify everyday life for residents but also put Sundbyberg on the map as a pioneering municipality. Sundbyberg grows with you!