Part-Time Reference Assistant

Greenville Public Library

Smithfield, RI

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 20th, 2025

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Greenville, RI

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

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

The Greenville 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 locating, checking out, and returning materials
  • Assist patrons in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databases
  • Provide one-on-one technology instruction sessions
  • Assist with print and digital marketing efforts
  • Create monthly book displays for adults
  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Director

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Previous library experience required
  • Experience with Koha, Aspen Discovery preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a customer service capacity
  • Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to work interdepartmentally
  • 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
  • Adept with digital marketing and managing social media

Hours: 

20 hours per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

Compensation: $20/ hour

Respond by 8/20/25 for consideration. To apply, please send resume to Corrie Alves at [email protected]

Posted Jul 30, 2025