Odder Library is looking for a children's and youth librarian

Odder Bibliotek is constantly developing. We are busy and work every day to make our shared library an attractive, cultural meeting point for citizens of all ages. We have a special focus on children and families with children, where in these years we are experiencing an increase in the number of families with children.
At the library, we want to make a difference and know the importance of our work. We have an eye for wishes and needs, for trends and trends, and the common thread in our work is that it should be fun to learn. Our task is to arouse curiosity, enthusiasm for knowledge and provide the opportunity to learn new things throughout life. Odder Bibliotek places the book and reading at the centre.
From 1 June 2025 or soon after, we need a dynamic, enterprising and outgoing children's and young people's librarian with knowledge of and interest in children's and young people's literature to join the library's team. There is an expectation that you can take over and further develop already started initiatives and collaborations - reading groups for children and the relationship with our schools (PLC).
Odder Library's new children's and youth librarian
We are looking for a children's and young people's librarian with an interest in and insight into children's and young people's literature, who can communicate and narrate in front of children, young people and parents. You must be able to do a bit of everything and be able to handle a varied working day with many shifts, where it is about thinking the citizens' perspective into both offers and communication.
Work assignments

Participating in the day-to-day operations and library service - including contributing to the maintenance and development of the library space.
Develop, plan and run activities and library services, e.g. for families, daycare providers, day care centers and primary schools.
Participate in, coordinate and run library efforts and development projects.
Contribute to the purchase of materials in the children's and young people's area in collaboration with other children's librarians.
Provide content for the library's website, screens, newsletters, etc.

Personal skills
As a person, you are equal parts practitioner - equal parts theorist, and with your knowledge of literature and the importance of reading, you manage to make a difference for both children, adults and colleagues.

You have a strong knowledge of children's and young people's literature and the ability to convey the literature in an engaging way that captures the attention of children and young people.
You have an eye for how the library can be an attractive destination for children, institutions and families with children
You can work independently, project-oriented and manage and prioritize your own working time.
You are passionate about the public library and believe that literature and reading can be leverage for communities and well-being.
You are outgoing, outgoing, professionally and socially strong, curious, proactive and not afraid to give of yourself at work.
You think work should be fun, and you contribute to a good working environment.
You are full of good ideas and bring them to life.

Your ability to think creatively, co-create with others and be a strong driving force for the joy of reading will be decisive in our joint work to promote a diverse reading culture in Odder.
We offer exciting tasks, a good working environment and great collegial sparring and support. We are a workplace where you get the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.
You are a trained librarian, Cand.mag. in children's culture or has another relevant background in children's communication, children's culture or children's literature.

Salary and employment conditions
You can expect permanent library guards and must be prepared to participate in library service approx. every 3rd Saturday. Like other employees, you will occasionally have to participate in event processing outside normal opening hours.
The position is for 30 hours per week from 2 June 2025.
The position is remunerated according to the applicable collective agreement and the principles in the new salary.

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Additional information
Contact booked for week 12-13
Library manager Jesper Simonsen, tel. [phone removed]

Application deadline
The application deadline is 7 April 2025.
Employment interviews are expected to be held on 23 April 2025.