Junior Collection Specialist

• 32 hours per week.
• Salary depends on education and experience (in pay scale 7 of the Public Libraries Collective Bargaining Agreement, between €2,841 and €3,722 based on full-time employment/36 hours).
• Location: Hoofddorp (hybrid).
• Please submit your comments by July 5, 2026.

Reading, Libraries, and Collections

You’ll be joining theCollection Advisory & Programming team. Together with fellow specialists and collection and program advisors, you’ll work closely with libraries. We contribute to innovative program initiatives, themes such as citizenship and diversity of voices, as well as technological developments like the impact of AI on collection development. It’s a varied and dynamic role!

As a team, we also ensure that collection budgets are used wisely and effectively. We assist libraries with their collection policies and translate these into concrete collection profiles and annual plans. In addition, we curate comprehensive collections as well as specialized collections for schools, for example.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior Collections Specialist, you’ll start with a 6-month intensive training program, during which you’ll learn all aspects of the job on the job. After that, you’ll begin working more independently, and after a year, you’ll be a fully-fledged collections specialist. You’ll:

• selects and acquires collections for several libraries on a weekly basis;
• teaches courses and shares your knowledge with library staff;
• works with colleagues to compile thematic lists of titles;
• You will be based in Hoofddorp and will regularly visit libraries in North and South Holland.

Who are you?

You are an enthusiastic professional with a passion for books and libraries. You work independently and meticulously, connect easily with others, and are solution-oriented. You thrive in a dynamic environment and know how to translate practical experience into concrete improvements for the team.

Interested?

Can you see yourself helping to build future-proof library collections and are you interested in becoming a collections specialist? Apply now and join our team!

We

• We’re a team of 14 colleagues who are just as motivated as you are.
• We are offering a one-year contract for 32 hours per week with a gross salary between €2,841 and €3,722 (based on full-time employment (36 hours), pay scale 7, Public Libraries Collective Bargaining Agreement). After one year, there is the possibility of advancing to the position of Collection Advisor in pay scale 8. Plus 8% vacation pay and a 5% year-end bonus.
• Reimburse your library membership fee.
• We offer a flexible work-from-home arrangement with (if necessary) workplace amenities, such as a desk or office chair.
• They offer flexible working hours and are fans of hybrid work.
• We’ll provide you with practical items such as a phone, laptop, and NS business card.

What happens next?

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) by July 5, 2026, using the application form on our website, addressed toMirjam Zweers,Manager of Collection Advisory and Programming. Would you like to learn more first? Please call Mirjam Zweers at 06 40 24 43 48. She is available to speak with you on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The first interviews will take place onJuly 14 and 16, and the second interviews onJuly 21.If we invite you to an introductory interview, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to showcase your knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm.

The Power of Diversity

Probiblio is committed to serving libraries and society. We believe in an inclusive organization that harnesses the power of diversity to achieve better results. Our job openings are open toeveryone, and we are always looking for talent from diverse backgrounds and with varied experiences.

About us

Probiblio advises public libraries in North and South Holland. We assist them with research, provide new insights, and offer advice on digitization, HR, and their operations. We develop smart programs for people who struggle with language, math, and using the internet, and help libraries build strong relationships with schools. We also transport books and materials. We’re happy to do so. Libraries connect our society. They are incredibly important.

What a great job, right? That’s why we expect to be able to fill this position ourselves. We think cold calling is a waste of both your time and ours.