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PT Reference Assistant

Coventry Public Library

Coventry Public Library, Rhode Island

Application Deadline

Apply By Feb 17th, 2023

Wages

$18.50 to $20.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Coventry, RI

Hours

11.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

Social

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

The Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time reference assistant.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons
  • Provide direct assistance to patrons using the public computers
  • Assist patrons in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databases
  • Assist with book displays
  • Other duties as assigned by Head of Adult Services

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Previous library experience preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working with the public
  • Schedule flexibility preferred

Skills:

  • Commitment to outstanding customer service
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot technology issues, including devices and equipment in-house and with patron devices
  • Driven to work on a team as well as independently on assigned projects

Hours: approximately 11-15 hours per week including the occasional Sunday at time and half. Regular schedule would be Wednesday, 4-8; Thursday, 9:30-5 and every other Friday, 9-1.

Compensation: $18-20/ hr

To apply please send cover letter and resume to megan@coventrylibrary.org

Website
https://www.coventrylibrary.org

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://coventrylibrary.org/job-openings

Posted Feb 6, 2023