Information Commons Assistant

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$24.99 to $25.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

East Greenwich, RI

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Academic

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Department Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs essential duties relevant to the daily operations of the Information Commons with a focus on Interlibrary Loan services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•  Manage all Interlibrary Loan requests primarily through OCLC’s WorldShare.

•  Provide exemplary customer service to the NEIT community and front desk support.

•  Assist in maintaining the physical collection including checking items in/out, reshelving, and other projects.

•  Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The Information Commons (IC) is not your prototypical “library space.” We strive to consistently refine workflows in the pursuit of high customer satisfaction and efficiency. We embrace change and leverage technology wherever possible. The IC Assistant will work with one full-time library staff member (the director) and 5-6 student IC Assistants.

The ideal candidate possesses the following traits:

•  A strong desire to learn new skills.

•  Adapts quickly.

•  Prioritizes customer service – ensuring users are highly satisfied with services.

•  Understands and champions how “library spaces” are evolving.

•  Leverages technology in beneficial ways.

There is flexibility in scheduled hours as this is a part-time role with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Saturday and evening availability is preferred, but not required.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Maximum of 20 hours per week. $25 per hour.

HR Info

Submit resume and distinctive cover letter to the Director of the Information Commons, Wilfredo Rivera-Scotti – [email protected].

Posted May 21, 2026