Samsø Library is looking for a library assistant

Samsø Library seeks an outgoing, stable, flexible and literature-obsessed library assistant to handle a variety of tasks.

Work areas

A jack-of-all-trades is the most fitting description for the position. For as one of the country's smallest library entities, we have few hands for many (exciting!) tasks. The list of your weekly tasks is thus long, but will often include the following:

• shifts in lending – host role for our many wonderful users
• maintenance and beautification of our lovely library space
• receiving and processing of reserved materials
• book layout and shelf auditing
• preparation for and participation in library events

Characteristics

• You are comfortable in the host role
• You are proactive and service-oriented
• You work in a structured manner
• You are a reliable and flexible team player
• You have good IT skills, and familiarity with the library system is an advantage

We offer

• An exciting everyday life in a small team in bright and welcoming library facilities
• Involvement in close interaction between colleagues, partners and not least the library's users.

Salary and working hours

12-14 hours per week distributed over 4 weekdays. HK collective agreement.

Application deadline: Sunday 15 November 2026

Employment interviews: will be held at Samsø Library on Tuesday 24 November 2026

Start date: Monday 4 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information : If you would like more information about the position, please contact library director Daniel Munksgaard at tel. 30105536 or e-mail [email protected]

Does that sound like something for you – and you don't live on Samsø? Then you can read much more about life on Samsø at www.tidtilsamsoe.dk or follow on Instagram at @tidtilsamsoe and Facebook at @tidtilsamsoe. You can read more about Samsø Municipality on the municipality's website www.samsoe.dk

The island is known for a completely unique nature, the beautiful landscapes, the light, the sea and the very special island atmosphere. Samsø is highly profiled as a green municipality with a very sharp environmental profile. The municipality depends on agriculture and tourism and, considering its population base, has a remarkably strong cultural and club life.

We prefer that you apply online by using the button “Send application”. Remember to attach your application and CV as well as other relevant documents. After you have sent the application, you will receive an e-mail as confirmation. Please note that the e-mail may be located in your Junk mail folder. Samsø Municipality encourages everyone to apply for the position regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, disability, etc.