Hafnarfjörður Library is looking for part-time staff for weekends.

The 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 working on Saturdays, Sundays and occasional weekdays from 1 July 2026.

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 and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• A-levels desirable
• 18 or over
• Experience of working in a library is an advantage.
• 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. 
• Good English skills

Information about the job 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 17 May 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.