Hafnarfjörður Library is seeking to hire a librarian for a 75% position.

Hafnarfjörður Library is an information and cultural institution whose purpose is to promote the public's free and unrestricted access to information and a wide range of materials and events. The work involves weekdays and occasional Saturdays.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Desk and general service for library visitors
• Light reference searches in the Alma library system for customers both in person and by telephone.
• Assisting customers with placing orders for materials
• Assisting customers with loans and returns at self-service machines
• Other tasks as per the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

• A-levels desirable
• Good knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement.
• Experience of working with children desirable
• Experience of working in a library is desirable.
• Experience in customer service is an advantage.
• A good service attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills and find it easy to adopt new developments in the job.

Information about the post is provided by Sigrún Guðnadóttir, Director., sigrung@hafnarfjordur.is Telephone: 585 5691.

Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Staff Association of Hafnarfjörður (STH).

The application deadline is 20 September 2026.

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.