The National Library
The National Library is one of the country’s largest and most important cultural institutions, and one of the foremost sources of knowledge about Norway and Norwegian affairs. Based on the Transfer of Duty Act, we collect and preserve what is published in Norway within all media types, such as books, journals, newspapers, music, film, photography, in broadcasting and online. By virtue of the collection and by making it available via digital services, the National Library forms the basis for documentation, research and learning, and contributes to creating identity and belonging.
The National Library will contribute to the further development of Norwegian libraries as active and current social institutions, and aims to be one of Europe’s most exciting and modern national libraries.
We have approx. 600 employees in Oslo and Mo i Rana, and a budget of NOK 680 million.
The National Library wants to reflect the diversity of the population, and participates in the government’s inclusion efforts. We therefore encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, functional ability, ethnic background, sexual orientation or gaps in the CV. Working conditions will be facilitated for employees with disabilities.
Information about a disability or gaps in the CV can be used for registration purposes. The names of all applicants may be published even if the applicant has asked not to be included on the official applicant list, cf. Public Officials Act § 25. Copies of certificates and diplomas must be attached to the application, and originals must be presented at the interview.
Are you interested in music as one of our most important cultural expressions? Do you want to help make the country’s largest music collection available to as many people as possible?
The National Library’s music collection covers all genres and reflects the entire history of Norwegian music and media. It includes all published music, the archives of some of our most important artists and composers, and special collections documenting Norwegian folk music, folk music and jazz. With an ever-increasing digital collection, the National Library will create good services for our users and be an infrastructure for research. Through academic projects and publications, we work to make Norwegian music history accessible. We facilitate the performance of Norwegian music, including by publishing sheet music for music that has not been published.
The National Library is now looking for a person who can lead and develop the work in our music section further. We are looking for a professionally strong, proactive and committed leader who is able to create good interdisciplinary collaboration in a field that is constantly developing, not least when it comes to digitalisation. The section consists of 14 employees with high and varied professional expertise and is part of the Department of Science and Research.
Work assignments
* Contribute to the company’s interdisciplinary work with music
* Develop projects based on the National Library’s music collection
* Lead and develop the collection of private archives in the field of music
* Lead the section’s portfolio of music services, including sheet music publishing and guidance services
* Contribute to the management group in the Department of Science and Research
* Personnel management and follow-up
* Financial responsibility
Qualifications
* Higher education at master’s degree level, musical competence will be emphasized. Particularly relevant experience can compensate for educational requirements
* Experience with professional project development
* Experience from working with digital music; carriers, file formats, catalogues, digitization etc
* Managerial experience with personnel and financial responsibility
* Experience from the archive, library or HE sector
* Very good formulation skills in writing and orally in Norwegian and English
* Personal fitness will be emphasized
Personal characteristics
* Very good collaboration skills and organizational understanding
* High working capacity
* Good role understanding
* Development oriented
* Implementation ability
We offer
* An exciting job in a knowledgeable environment
* Permanent appointment in position code 1407 head of department Current salary placement for this position is from salary step 71-76, which corresponds to an annual salary of NOK 708,000 to NOK. DKK 777,900 per year. For particularly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered.
* Centrally located
* Flexible working hours
* Membership in the State Pension Fund.
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