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Librarian I, Youth Services

Seekonk Public Library

Seekonk, MA

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Duties/Description: Librarian I’s provide professional services and other forms of assistance directly to patrons of all ages. Duties include providing professional services in the areas of reference, collection development, and programming for children, library instruction, technology support, and other tasks needed to provide core library services to their clientele. Librarian I’s assess user needs and design appropriate programs and services to meet those needs. Librarian I’s are expected to monitor expenditures, collect relevant data, evaluate program performance and deliver reports as required for programs and services within their assigned areas. Librarian I’s may be required to occasionally perform other duties outside their assigned areas when necessary to maintain the effe ...

Library Associate

East Smithfield Public Library

50 Esmond St., Smithfield, RI

Looking for a customer service oriented, friendly, engaging person to work our main circulation desk. Main tasks include all circulation desk duties, including, but not limited to: checking materials in/out, registering patrons for library cards and programs, reader’s advisory, placing and filling holds, assisting patrons in using online and in house resources and some reference help. Love of books a plus. 5 hours every other Friday and Saturday required. Responsible for opening and closing the library on Saturday after training period. Other 5 hours as necessary to fill in for planned staff PTO days. Average hours per week 10. Salary $15.00 per hour. Associate Degree preferred. Preference given to candidates with previous library experience, particularly with Koha/Aspen. Excellent compu ...

Reference Librarian

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, RI

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Essential Job FunctionsGuides and supports students and other library patrons regarding best practices for information discovery, retrieval and useSchedules, customizes and provides classroom instruction on information literacyDevelops print and online guides and video tutorials on information literacy skills and optimal use of library resources and servicesServes as collection development specialist and faculty liaison for assigned subject areas within the JWU curriculum and in preparation for new curriculum offeringsProvides reference and publishing support for individual faculty scholarship and research projectsAssists in planning and maintaining the organization of library resourcesParticipates in, and presents at, professional conferences, and collaborates with other library professio ...

Reference Librarian (Temporary)

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, RI

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Essential Job FunctionsGuides and supports students and other library patrons regarding best practices for information discovery, retrieval and useSchedules, customizes and provides classroom instruction on information literacyDevelops print and online guides and video tutorials on information literacy skills and optimal use of library resources and servicesAssists in handling library service desk operations such as circulation transactions ...

Part Time Youth Services Librarian

City of East Providence

East Providence, RI

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The East Providence Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Librarian who has a passion for working with children and families. Under the general direction of the Youth Service Coordinator, this position provides information services, technology help and reader’s advisory to children and families at Weaver Library and occasionally at branch locations. ...

Library Technician II

Acushnet Public Library

Acushnet, MA

DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision from the Library Director and/or Patron Services Supervisor, the Library Technician II is responsible for providing general circulation services to the public in a courteous manner and in accordance with Library policies and procedures. Duties include library work of a technical and routine nature requiring knowledge of existing policies and procedures, good judgment and common sense. Circulation duties require constant interaction with library patrons, in person, and over the telephone, and require excellent customer service skills. The Library Technician II also performs some specialized collection maintenance tasks that require attention to detail and accuracy.(Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned.)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Staffing the Circula ...

Associate Archivist

Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum

Exeter, Rhode Island

Position Title: Associate ArchivistClassification: Full-time, hourlySupervisor: Collections & Archive ManagerSalary: $19.50/hour, plus benefits, 37.5 hours/weekTerm: 2 year grant-funded position; continuance contingent on funding.Position Summary:The Tomaquag Museum archive is home to a unique collection of cultural documentation representing the history and culture of tribal communities of Southern New England. The Associate Archivist will be entrusted with supporting the preservation and expansion of this valuable archival library.Duties and Responsibilities:Assists in furthering the mission of the Tomaquag MuseumCreate, implement, and uphold the policies and procedures of the Library and Archives arrangementCarries out day-to-day archival practices, policies, and procedures and the ...

Cataloging Specialist

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

The Cataloging Specialist supports the research and coursework of students and faculty by describing and providing access to diverse, inclusive, and accessible resources in the Library’s print and online collections; works closely with the Cataloging & Metadata Librarian to ensure timely turnaround, efficient workflows and high quality service for acquired materials; trains and supervises student processing assistants; participates fully as a member of the Collection Management department, including collaborating on departmental workflows. ...

Weekend Library Assistant – Part Time

Stonington Free Library

Stonington, CT

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Weekend Library Assistant – Part TimeThe Stonington Free Library seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The library is pleased to be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays and the current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.50. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistanceHelp manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returnsCheck materials in and outIssue library cardsProvide reference services and reader’s advisoryIntroduce patrons to all library se ...

Library Director

Town of Dighton

Dighton, MA

The Library Director, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with Chapter 78 of the Massachusetts General Laws, will perform administrative, supervisory and technical work in planning and management of all library operations, including but not limited to personnel, budget, collection development, building maintenance, and library operations and services in conformity of the policies established by the Board of Trustees and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.The successful candidate will hold a Masters in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association accredited school or have library experience while attaining the MLS.The Library Director must possess leadership skills, independent judgment, and initiative in planning and overseeing the m ...

Library Assistant

Town of Johnston

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library

Library Assistant, Part-Time (up to 19 hrs. per week, min. wage, no benefits) The staff of the Mohr Library offer excellent customer service to help people make the best use of the public library system. Library Assistants put books away and help to keep the library in good order. They direct patrons to specific places and items in the library and refer them to other personnel as appropriate. Library assistants may be stationed at service desks and may help patrons to borrow materials and use various library services. They learn to use the library’s computer and manual systems to support day-to-day operations. Duties may involve the following. Have or acquire a working knowledge of routine operations of the library’s automated system for checking out materials to patrons, processing re ...

Cataloging Supervisor

Norton Public Library

Norton MA

This position oversees the preparation, processing and both original and copy cataloging of librarymaterials, is responsible for creation of catalog records and collection maintenance in accordance withprofessional standards, and provides assistance with daily operations of the library including publicservice desk responsibilities. Position reports to the Assistant Director under the supervision of theLibrary Director.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:● Responsible for maintaining the collection in an organized and orderly fashion● Assists with cataloging supplies ordering● Responsible for museum pass acquisitions and cataloging● Opening and/or closing supervisory tasks one evening a week and some Saturdays● Participates in inspecting and recording of new materials shipments● Process ...

Assistant Librarian

Central Connecticut State University

Elihu Burritt Library

[C23-056]Assistant LibrarianElihu Burritt LibraryCentral Connecticut State University’s Elihu Burritt Library seeks applicants who are knowledgeable, resourceful, and service oriented for a full-time, Assistant Librarian position. CCSU Librarians play an integral role in providing an array of library services to our students, faculty and staff.About Elihu Burritt LibraryThe academic focal point of every University community is its library. CCSU’s Elihu Burritt Libraryprovides students with information and materials needed to complete assigned classwork and research. The library provides a comfortable and productive space that allows students to work on assignments and research while having research assistance and library materials at their fingertips.For more information about Central ...

Donor Relations Manager

Redwood Library & Athenaeum

Newport, RI

Job Summary: The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the development database, for the processing of all gifts and acknowledgments, for overseeing and implementing such database applications as input, queries, report generation, donor research, and mailing lists. The manager reconciles financial reporting with the Director of Finance, participates in requirements for the annual audit and generates reports as requested. Essential Duties:Manage DonorPerfect Online fundraising database, including gift entry and acknowledgments, creating and modifying tables, user and mailing lists, merging/purging records, database security and integrityProcess all donations and send acknowledgments in a timely fashion. Establish special communications for donor stewardshi ...

Library Director

Island Free Library Block Island

Block Island, RI (Town of New Shoreham)

Island Free LibraryLibrary DirectorThe Island Free Library, beloved for its role of literacy and enrichment at the center of island life, is seeking a collaborative full-time Library Director to lead our vibrant team in serving the Block Island community. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Director will advance our mission to fulfill our patrons’ informational, cultural, and recreational needs. Our newly renovated building holds our 28,500+ physical collection and is maintained by a staff of 5 full-time and part-time employees. Nationally recognized by Library Journal and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Island Free Library proudly serves Block Island’s 1,400 year-round residents, as well as thousands of seasonal visitors each year. Complete Job Descriptio ...

Children's Library Assistant

Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library

Burrillville, RI

Job OpportunityChildren’s Library AssistantThe Jesse M. Smith Library has an opening for a children’s department library assistant. This position provides direct services to children and their families. Responsibilities include answering patron reference questions, providing reader’s advisory, assisting children’s librarians in developing programs for children and their families, providing digital literacy services to the public, and assisting in maintaining juvenile collections.This is an 18 hour per week part time position with no benefits. Some nights and weekends are required.A high school diploma or equivalency is required. A college degree is preferred. Candidates should possess the ability to work independently, exemplary customer service skills, organizational skills, atten ...

Media Support and Outreach Coordinator

Providence College

Providence, RI

This position provides technology and instructional resources and support for digital media (video, audio, web, etc.) projects, primarily supporting students with faculty-assigned digital media assignments such as videos/documentaries, podcasts, and websites.Majors Duties Include:Respond to student, faculty, and staff media support requests and questions, and maintain in-library media technology and spaces Maintain the loanable media equipment collection, inspect and check-in returned loanable media equipment, and resolve technical and loan issues with in-library and loanable media equipment and software in collaboration with other Library and IT staff, as appropriate.Coordinate and provide classroom digital media instruction, providing in-person or remote instruction on digital media tech ...