Back to all jobs
Visible on IKONS todayNewPopular

Librarian

ZeelandOn site27 hours/week<3months

In a penitentiary institution, the library is a crucial place for detainees to find peace, gain new insights, and work on their future. As a librarian, you are the driving force behind this library. You stimulate development, take initiative, and help detainees prepare for their return to society. You make an important contribution to their successful reintegration, without losing sight of safety.

What you do

  • Guide detainees in borrowing books and advising them on literature.
  • Manage and update the collection of books and educational materials.
  • Supervise library assistants (detainees) to help them build structure, work rhythm, and a sense of responsibility.
  • Organize activities that stimulate reading, learning, and personal development, such as reading clubs or thematic meetings.
  • Advise management on the setup and continuous development of the library.
  • Collaborate with colleagues from reintegration and other disciplines within the institution to ensure the library optimally supports the reintegration process.

What they ask

  • MBO 4 work and thinking level.
  • Affinity with literature, reading, and societal development.
  • Takes initiative, identifies opportunities for improvement, and dares to advise.
  • Experience in organizing activities or projects.
  • Communicates easily with various target groups and knows how to motivate people.
  • Can assess situations well, sets clear boundaries, and acts professionally.
  • Can easily switch between different situations and remains calm under pressure.
  • Combines creativity with a keen sense of safety and works with respect for people.

How to apply

View the full assignment text and application details once your tailored application is ready.

Order a tailored application to view the full assignment and application details.

More context, less searching.

You get enough context to judge whether this job is relevant. The full brief, client details and next steps stay available inside the app.