I am a creative, curious, willing-to-learn librarian who puts my heart into everything I do. I have worked at The British Council Public Library in Jakarta and with CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research) in Bogor, delivering information services for scientists and staff and collaborating with diverse actors to solve information needs. I am eager to learn new knowledge and skills while delivering the best possible outcomes and services for customers on time. With a strong background in information management and library services, I value democratic access to knowledge and community learning. I continue to develop my Swedish language skills and enjoy applying my experience across education, research, and non-profit contexts to support public libraries and learning environments in Västerås and beyond.

Luluk Suhada

I am a creative, curious, willing-to-learn librarian who puts my heart into everything I do. I have worked at The British Council Public Library in Jakarta and with CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research) in Bogor, delivering information services for scientists and staff and collaborating with diverse actors to solve information needs. I am eager to learn new knowledge and skills while delivering the best possible outcomes and services for customers on time. With a strong background in information management and library services, I value democratic access to knowledge and community learning. I continue to develop my Swedish language skills and enjoy applying my experience across education, research, and non-profit contexts to support public libraries and learning environments in Västerås and beyond.

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I am a creative, curious, willing-to-learn librarian who puts my heart into everything I do. I have worked at The British Council Public Library in Jakarta and with CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research) in Bogor, delivering information services for scientists and staff and collaborating with diverse actors to solve information needs. I am eager to learn new knowledge and skills while delivering the best possible outcomes and services for customers on time.

With a strong background in information management and library services, I value democratic access to knowledge and community learning. I continue to develop my Swedish language skills and enjoy applying my experience across education, research, and non-profit contexts to support public libraries and learning environments in Västerås and beyond.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced
Javanese
Beginner
Swahili
Beginner

Work Experience

Intern at Viksäng Library
December 12, 2024 - December 12, 2024
Learned day-to-day library management, services, and collaboration with different actors in Västerås Stadsbiblioteket and other Swedish libraries; improved Swedish oral, listening, and writing skills.
Translator at International Indigenous Women’s Forum (IIWF-FIMI)
February 16, 2024 - February 16, 2024
Translated from Indonesian to English and vice versa for the Indonesian delegation during the Second Face-to-Face meeting of Indigenous Peoples (IAT) in Cali, Colombia; supported language interpretation for five days.
Volunteer at The International School of Tanganyika
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Planned and managed gardening projects to establish organic gardens and Miyawaki forests; engaged students and staff in gardening and composting; introduced native edible plants for school lunches.
Volunteer at The Nordic School
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Planned and managed gardening projects to establish organic gardens and Miyawaki forests; engaged students and staff; gardening and composting; edible plants for school lunches.
Volunteer at The Mbezi Public Primary School
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Planned and managed gardening projects to establish organic gardens and Miyawaki forests; edible plants for school lunches; involve students and adults in gardening and composting.
Volunteer at Diplomatic Spouse Association Dar es Salaam
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Managed the book club group and organized monthly book discussions.
Freelance Research Assistant at CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research)
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Conducted literature reviews to support research projects on climate change, environmental management, tropical forests, and carbon-based incentives to reduce land degradation and deforestation.
Research Librarian at CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research)
August 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Managed, analyzed, and delivered information services for CIFOR scientists and staff; set up and managed CIFOR publications database and other information services.
Library Assistant at The British Council Library
March 1, 2001 - March 1, 2001
Processed and managed audiovisual collections; provided user services and reference service.
Library Assistant at Central Bank of The Republic of Indonesia
August 1, 1997 - August 1, 1997
Processed information, managed databases, and provided reference service for staff at the research centre.

Education

MSc in Communication and Rural Innovation at Wageningen University, Netherlands
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2007
BA in Library Science and Information Management at Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
August 1, 1995 - August 1, 2001
Permaculture Design Course at Permaculture Research Institute
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017

Qualifications

Permaculture Design Course
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate