Maternity leave cover - Children's Librarian at Gladsaxe Main Library

At Gladsaxe Main Library we open the door to a world full of literature, which we invite children and their families to explore together. Here there is room for books, creativity and play, both in activities and in immersion.

The children's library is well-visited by families with children, especially on weekends, and on weekdays by school classes. We want even more people to experience their library as a relevant place for them.

We are looking for a children’s educator who can bring stories and narratives to life, spark curiosity and a desire for more.

Job responsibilities

• serving children, youths and their families when you are on loan desk duty – both in the children’s library and at our shared information desk, where you meet all types of citizens
• to be an active host who takes responsibility for the library’s spaces and daily operations – and also for the activities and the communities that arise around them
• to assist in delivering our outreach offerings to schools and day care institutions

Our expectations of you

• has professionally relevant education and experience with outreach to children and families, preferably from a children's library
• is a strong communicator who dares to think anew, be creative and experiment with formats that speak to the reality of children and young people
• has knowledge of the latest children’s and youth literature and can recommend good reading experiences that appeal to many different children and young people
• can handle the many practical tasks that arise during the day in a busy and well-visited library

A little about us

We are an organization that values good and inspiring cross-collaboration. We are a workplace with a high job satisfaction and a shared sense that libraries are a good and meaningful gathering point in Gladsaxe.

At Gladsaxe Libraries you will be part of the Department of Knowledge, Learning and Literature, which belongs at Gladsaxe Main Library. The Gladsaxe Libraries consist of a main library, three local libraries, Bibliografen and Telefonfabrikken – Gladsaxe Culture House.

Further information

The position is a maternity cover at 32 hours/week, with expected start on 1 December 2026. The working hours will include evening and weekend work.

If you want to know more, you are welcome to contact manager Signe Sindberg at phone 30 35 12 63 in weeks 40-41.

Submit your application via the job posting on www.gladsaxe.dk no later than Sunday 18 October 2026.

We expect to conduct interviews on Thursday 22 October 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you.

In Gladsaxe we base our work on the needs and well-being of citizens and businesses in everything we do. Sustainable welfare and development are a hallmark for us and we work for social, environmental and economic sustainability. With the UN's Global Goals as a framework, we see a sustainable future as something we create together – with citizens, businesses, associations and the local community. You can read more about our goals in Gladsaxestrategien .

No employees in Gladsaxe Municipality may smoke or use tobacco-related products during working hours, such as snus and vapes.

We encourage all interested regardless of age, gender/identity, sexuality, disability, religion or ethnic background to apply for the position.