At the National Museum of Iceland is a research library which places emphasis upon collection, conservation and dissemination of material relating to the museum's research fields, such as Nordic cultural histo ry, archaeology, ethnology, textiles, architecture, conservation and crafts. The library contains about 18,000 volumes, as well as video and audio tapes and CDs. About 250 periodicals are included in the library. The library is open to all, providing info rmation services and all general assistance.
Books are available for use in the reading room, but are normally only loaned to museum staff.
Closed for one month in summer.