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Special Librarian, Herttoniemi, Roihuvuori and Laajasalo Triple Library - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

Special Librarian

Posted: June 26, 2026
Posted 2 days ago
Last seen in crawl: June 25, 2026 (3d ago)
Estimated Expiry: July 31, 2026
Location
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Role & Management
Role Level:Mid-Level
Management Tier:No People Management
Job Type
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Job Description

The team at the triple library of Herttoniemi, Roihuvuori, and Laajasalo is looking for an enthusiastic professional passionate about engaging with children and youth. The position is permanent starting from September 1, 2026, or as agreed. The libraries are located in shopping centers in Hertsi and Saira in the area, offering extensive self-service hours. Roihuvuori is a gem of the library network with a 1950s spirit. Staff work flexibly across all three locations and other libraries in East Helsinki, providing high-quality library services and achieving regional team goals. Responsibilities include promoting reading among children and youth through recommendations, events, and content development. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing library services, activities, cooperation, and communication related to youth reading promotion within the triple library, regional team, and citywide. Tasks also include customer service, logistics, and assistance with customer computers. The required qualification is a suitable higher education degree. Experience working with children and youth is necessary. Good proficiency in Finnish and English, and satisfactory Swedish skills are required. Knowledge of library and information sciences, familiarity with children’s and youth’s materials, creativity, and strong collaboration and communication skills are valued. The work involves shift work, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a weekly schedule of 36 hours and 15 minutes. The employment terms follow the Municipal General Collective Agreement (KVTES). We offer a versatile, pleasant working environment, social significance, and various employee benefits such as leisure activities, Epassi Flex for commuting and cultural, sports, and wellness services. Helsinki promotes equality and non-discrimination, encouraging anonymous recruitment based on professional skills and experience. Applications should be submitted through our recruitment system, adhering to anonymity principles.

Company Information

Helsingin kaupunki logo
Julkinen yleishallinto
Listing: Public administration
Pohjois Esplanaadi 15-17, 00170 Helsinki
Business ID: 0201256-6
Current open roles at Helsingin kaupunki on JobCrawls
LocationActive listings
Helsinki, Finland1313
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Kontula, Finland10
Remote - Finland9
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Vuosaari, Finland7
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Lohja, Finland5
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Jakomäki, Finland4
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Rusthollarintie 1, Helsinki, Finland3
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Ilkantie 3, Helsinki, Finland2
Rautalammintie 2, Helsinki, Finland2
Pelimannintie, Helsinki, Finland2
Ruoholahti, Finland2
Puutarhakatu 1, Helsinki, Finland2
Jänkäpolku 1, Finland2
Viikki, Helsinki, Finland2
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Kanneltie 1, Helsinki, Finland2
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Paciuksenkatu 21, Helsinki, Finland2
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Pelimannintie 16, Helsinki, Finland2
Jakomäki, Helsinki, Finland2
Raumantie 2, Suomi2
Hietaniemenkatu 9, Helsinki, Finland2
Toinen linja 4 A, Helsinki, Finland2
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Sibeliuksenkatu 14, Helsinki, Finland2
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Puutahakatu 1, Suomi1
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Sompasaari, Helsinki, Finland1
Oulunkylä, Suomi1
Vanha Viertotie 22 A B, Helsinki, Finland1
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Toinen linja 4 H, Suomi1
Työpajankatu 14, Helsinki, Finland1
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Riihitie 9, Suomi1
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Current role mix at Helsingin kaupunki on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Human Resources Specialist519
Healthcare Professional155
Special Education Teacher108
Teacher91
Early Childhood Education Teacher88
Nurse51
Humanities Teacher42
Social Worker34
Educator34
Class Teacher34
School Assistant20
Project Manager17
Primary School Teacher12
Healthcare Assistant11
Care Assistant11
Early Childhood Education Social Worker10
Special Education Assistant9
Early Childhood Educator9
Youth Worker8
Researcher8
Administrative Assistant8
Part-time Teacher7
Trainee7
Childcare Worker7
Specialist6
Lähihoitaja6
Practical Nurse6
Team Leader6
Early Childhood Education Special Teacher6
Healthcare Support Worker5
Assistant Principal5
Early Childhood Education Assistant4
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher4
Physiotherapist4
Recreation Assistant4
Intern4
Language Teacher4
Manager4
Data Management Specialist4
Doctor4
Instructor4
Chief Physician3
Social Counsellor3
General Practitioner3
Special Class Teacher3
Communication Specialist3
Guidance Counselor3
Home Care Assistant3
Physical Education Teacher3
Caregiver3
Customer Service Representative3
Finnish Language and Literature Teacher3
Dentist3
Religious Education Teacher3
Architect3
Kitchen Assistant3
Orthodox Religion Teacher3
Nurse Assistant3
Social worker2
Internship2
Legal Intern2
Education Assistant2
Environmental Specialist2
Lecturer2
Higher Education Intern2
ICT Specialist2
Data Protection Specialist2
Planner2
Music Teacher2
Psychologist2
Assistant2
Social and Health Care Teacher2
Librarian2
Special Librarian2
Early Childhood Education Special Needs Teacher2
Accounting Manager2
Secretary2
Finance Analyst2
Social Counselor2
Care Worker2
Physical Education and Health Teacher2
Deputy Principal2
Food Service Worker2
Urban Planning Intern2
Nursing Assistant2
Coordinator2
Legal Professional2
Library Assistant2
Construction Worker2
Special Needs Assistant2
Environmental Inspector2
Finnish as a Second Language Teacher1
Environmental Worker1
Kitchen and Customer Service Assistant1
Early Childhood Education Special Assistant1
Project Specialist1
Specialist Dentist1
Graduate Trainee1
Vocational Teacher1
Environmental Expert1
Current role-level mix at Helsingin kaupunki on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level993
Manager75
Intern68
No People Management41
Senior28
Mid-level22
None required12
Junior2
Expert1

Helsingin kaupunki appears in 1,556 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Kalasatama, Helsinki, Finland, and Kontula, Finland.

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Helsingin kaupunki on Suomen suurin työnantaja. Meillä on töissä 37 531 ammattilaista neljällä eri toimialalla sekä kaupungin keskushallinnossa. Yhdessä järjestämme kaupunkilaisille laadukkaita palveluja ja luomme edellytyksiä hyvälle helsinkiläiselle elämälle.

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Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Promoting reading among children and youth
  • Planning and developing library services for youth
  • Customer service and logistics

Requirements

  • Higher education degree
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