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PART TIME CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN

Lincoln Public Library

Lincoln, RI

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking a librarian who enjoys working with children to provide exceptional customer service in a part-time capacity in our very active library. Duties include implementing programs for children and babies, assisting and instructing children in the use of library services and resources, providing reference assistance, reader advisory, shelving material, and assisting with collection development.Approximately 16 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday mornings, and every other Saturday 9-5, Library closed Saturdays during July and August. An ALA-accredited M.L.S. preferred, but candidates working toward their M.L.S. with previous experience working in a public library will be considered. Pay rate for M.L.S. is $21 an hourPlease forward resume and r ...

Collections Archivist

Providence College

Providence

OVERVIEW: Assist in the acquisition, care, descriptions, and access of new and existing archival collections and College records in a wide variety of formats, including physical, digitized, and born-digital. Serve as the Head of Archives & Special Collections in his/her absence.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:1. Assist with the maintenance, care, and access to existing collections held in the Phillips Memorial Library. Collaborate with the Head of Archives and Special Collections to develop and implement department policies, procedures, and workflows related to accepting new collections materials, organizing, and description collections for access. Arrange, organize, and describe collections following best practices; help to develop department workflows to accomplish tasks and larger scale projects t ...

Library Assistant - Borrower Services

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI

This position reports to the Manager of Borrower Services and is accountable for providing support to the librarians and for the management of the Borrower Services Department during hours when librarians are not available. This position is also responsible for opening and securing the library at closing and general monitoring of the facility.This is a 12-month, 35 hour a week position. This position has non-traditional hours: Sunday through Thursday 5:30pm-1:30am during the academic semester. Finals periods, winter intersession and summer schedules are variable according to academic sessions and library hours.Principal Accountabilities• Providing basic patron assistance in the absence of librarians through face to face and digital methods, library systems and electronic and print inf ...
The Science & Instructional Technology Librarian facilitates the use of information resources and technology in teaching, learning, and scholarship for faculty and students. We encourage applicants with a educational or practical experience in the sciences who is excited to learn more about learning technologies to apply! There is room in this role to explore your interests as they connect to librarianship and to become involved with community- and profession-wide initiatives.This liaison collaborates with faculty to support students’ research activities through classroom instruction, consultations, and workshops. Reporting to the Director of Research and Instruction, this position leads initiatives to strategically and collaboratively identify and integrate technology solutions with ...

Young Adult Services Librarian

Tiverton Library Services

Tiverton, RI

Tiverton Library Services seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Young Adult Services Librarian. The ideal candidate has strengths in programs and services for young adults, contemporary and classic young adult literature, and current and emerging technologies.The Young Adult Services Librarian works under the general supervision of the Library Director. Librarian is responsible for collections, programs, and services for young adults ages 12-19.Full position description: TLS Young Adult Services (PDF). ...

Processing Archivist

Brown University

Providence, RI

The Brown University Library is a dynamic center of scholarship and community at the heart of aworld-class research university. Supporting and collaborating with a broad and diverse academicconstituency, the Library is essential for Brown’s mission “to serve the community, the nation, and theworld by discovering, communicating, and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of freeinquiry.” Integrating with Brown’s ambitious strategic plans, the Library is a site of innovation that fuelsintellectual creativity. Signature Library initiatives include the establishment of the Center for LibraryExploration and Research to increase campus and community impact; the Racial Justice Project to assessand counteract the legacies of historical racism in library practice; the Digital Pu ...

Digital Archivist

Brown University

Providence, RI

The Brown University Library is a dynamic center of scholarship and community at the heart of a world-classresearch university. Supporting and collaborating with a broad and diverse academic constituency, the Library isessential for Brown’s mission “to serve the community, the nation, and the world by discovering, communicating,and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry.” Integrating with Brown’s ambitiousstrategic plans, the Library is a site of innovation that fuels intellectual creativity. Signature Library initiativesinclude the establishment of the Center for Library Exploration and Research to increase campus and communityimpact; the Racial Justice Project to assess and counteract the legacies of historical racism in library practice; theDigital Pu ...

Scholarly Communications Librarian

Marine Biological Laboratory

Woods Hole MA

The MBLWHOI Library seeks a Scholarly Communications Librarian. The successful candidate will build relationships and collaborations with other administrative and research departments in Woods Hole to support the progress and impact of various Woods Hole initiatives.The Scholarly Communication Librarian works with researchers and administrative departments to facilitate understanding, assessment, and reporting of impactful outcomes of research.Responsibilities also include collaborating with librarians to design and implement web-based tools and resources to support research information management, instruction and reference services, collection digitization, bibliographic discovery, and open access initiatives. The MBLWHOI Library is operated jointly by the Marine Biological Laboratory (MB ...

Reference Librarian (PT - Temporary)

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, Rhode Island

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a team of knowledgeable, deeply engaged and loving librarians in a culturally and programmatically diverse university.Anticipated ResponsibilitiesProvide in-person and online library users with on-demand guidance on the discovery and optimal use of information resources and library servicesMeet with and provide extended one-on-one research consultations upon request by students, faculty or staffAssist in handling library service desk operations such as borrowing transactions for tangible library resourcesOversee library user behavior to help assure their understanding of and compliance with library and university policiesAdditional OpportunitiesProvide classroom instruction on library research skills, either in-person or online through videoconf ...

Part-Time Reference and Children's Library Assistant

Greenville Public Library

Greenville, RI

The Greenville Public Library is seeking a public service librarian with a strong background in technology to assist in our children’s and reference departments. In addition to assisting patrons in the library at the children’s and reference desks, this individual will manage the library social media accounts and plan and present programs virtually and in person. See the full job description.Responsibilities:Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons in the reference and children’s departmentProvide assistance to patrons using the public computers. Assist patrons in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databasesDevelop and present educational technology programs for children and adults (both virtual and in-person)Manage the children’s department webpa ...

Library Assistant

The Loomis Chaffee School

Windsor, CT

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and patron-focused Library Assistant. General duties and responsibilities are serving at the information desk and assisting library patrons. The Library Assistant will work Sundays and one other evening a week.Department—Katharine Brush LibrarySupervisor—Director of the LibraryJob Status— Part-time (10 hours a week) academic yearDuties and ResponsibilitiesServe at the information desk and assist library patronsAnswer questions concerning library resources and services, including use of the library catalog, databases, and discovery layerAdminister and maintain aspects of the print collectionAssist in preparing timely and relevant library displaysSupporting ...

Systems and Technology Librarian

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

McKillop Library seeks a highly service-oriented, creative Systems & Technology Librarian to maintain and develop digital and technology services to support research, teaching, and learning at Salve Regina University. Working with other librarians, staff, and campus partners, the incumbent will envision and implement new technology services while continuing to evaluate and enhance the library's online interfaces. With an emphasis on supporting emerging digital scholarship, the candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in providing consultative or instructional support to students and faculty. This position reports to the library director.https://salve.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=141682ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage, administer, maintain, ...
McKillop Library is looking for a 21 hour a week Night and Evening Circulation Supervisor to join our team! This position is September-May while classes are in session. The incumbent will serve on the library’s circulation desk Friday evening and 10-5pm Saturday, with other hours flexible.https://salve.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=141683McKillop Library seeks highly reliable and service-oriented candidates for the position of Circulation Supervisor, Night and Weekend. The incumbent will provide exemplary service to library patrons while supporting their access to information, resources and materials. The Circulation Supervisor, Night and Weekend will provide circulation, interlibrary loan, and limited reference service, working closely with the circulation team to set ...

Temporary Special Collections Instruction and Outreach Librarian

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

The temporary Special Collections Instruction and Outreach Librarian collaborates with faculty, librarians, and students on innovative instruction and research services. Fosters a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and approaches their work with the capacity to share knowledge about special collections items. These include but are not limited to artists’ books, archives, and other materials in Special Collections in RISD’s Fleet Library.For full description see link below. ...

Temporary Research & Instruction Librarian

Fleet Library, Rhode Island School of Design

Campus

The temporary Research and Instruction Librarian will provide research support and library instruction across RISD’s curricular areas of fine art, design, and liberal arts. Fosters a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and approaches their work with the capacity to share knowledge and provide instruction in accessible and inclusive ways.Essential Functions:Under the supervision of the Research & Instruction Librarians, provide individual in-person and remote research support for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research needs by responding to emails, conducting research appointments, and advising users how to organize and develop sustained, exploratory inquiry acoss interdisciplinary topics related to the arts, sciences and humanities.Develop and provide course-specific group instruc ...

PART-TIME FULLER CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER LIBRARY AIDE

City of East Providence

East Providence, RI

Performs work of a para-professional natureat The Fuller Creative Learning Center.Responsibilitiesinclude providing support to the Coordinator and Assistant in creating, promoting, and conducting a dynamic roster of programs and services at Fuller.Building relationships with members of the community and providing outreach to organizations.Performing daily procedures such as opening and closing the building, setting up and breaking down events, helping with patron registration processes, and drop-in services.Providing a highlevel of customer service by greeting patrons, answering the phone and emails and working with presenters and volunteers.Uses a computer to enter and retrieve data, search files, create flyers and other similar tasks when necessary.Hours of work include some evening shif ...

Circulation Supervisor

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Narragansett, RI

The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett is hiring a strong candidate to manage and oversee the operation of the Circulation Department. The library is located in a seaside community and it is well known for its friendly and outgoing customer service. Library staff strive to be welcoming to everyone and to provide a safe environment for all.As a department supervisor, the Circulation Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision and scheduling of part-time circulation staff, the maintenance of circulation records, documents, files and folders as it relates to the functions of the circulation desk. Create and use relevant library reports as needed. Priorities include the assignment of tasks to circulation staff, training staff for applicable computer systems, implementation ...

Youth Services Librarian

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Narragansett, RI

The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett is seeking a dynamic individual to oversee a very busy children’s room in our seaside community. The library provides services for over 15,000 residents, college students, senior citizens and visitors. Our library is known for friendly service with an inviting and welcoming setting.As a department supervisor, the Youth Services Librarian will be responsible for both traditional and non-traditional services to children of all ages, young adults and their caregivers. Priorities are building and maintaining an engaging diverse collection of materials; developing, planning and promoting age appropriate programming for infants to young adults using a variety of formats; and building partnerships and providing outreach to local community gro ...

Desk Assistant

Weymouth Public Libraries

Weymouth, MA

Hours are:Mondays 1:00-9:00 PMTuesdays through Fridays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMEvery Third Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMThe Weymouth Public Libraries seeks a motivated, enthusiastic team player with superior customer service skills to join our circulation staff at Tufts Library, the main branch and busiest library in Weymouth.Acts as a first point of contact for all patrons; assists patrons with general questions about library and in the use of materials, greets visitors of library; answers telephones and directs calls; answers patrons’ inquiries regarding their accounts or reserving museum passes; helps patrons locate library materials or sends them to Information Desk.Assists persons in registering for library cards including processing such applications; enters and retrieves member and circul ...

Access Services and Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Wheaton College (MA)

Norton, MA

The Access Services and Interlibrary Loan Assistant is responsible for providing a range of library public services. Serves as a main contact for library patrons seeking help, general information, and resources. Directly interacts with students, faculty, and staff about use of library materials, circulation services, course reserves services, interlibrary loan and use of special library equipment and facilities. Interprets and communicates library policies and procedures; assists with supervision and training of student employees. Responsible for stacks maintenance, including the shelving of library materials, shelf reading, and shifting projects. As the primary staff person responsible for ILL, obtains and delivers research materials not held by Wheaton College to patrons and supplies ite ...

Member Relations Manager - Public & Special Libraries

CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM INC

Middletown, CT

Member Relations Manager -Connecticut Library Consortium, Middletown, CT. Are you a public or special library professional with a passion for discovering and utilizing the latest library resources, tools, and services to make library users’ lives better? Are you ready to put your marketing savvy, research skills, customer service, and library enthusiasm to work for the betterment of public and special library staff and users across Connecticut? If so, we would like to talk with you about our Member Relations Manager position.Who we are:The Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) is a statewide membership collaborative serving all types of Connecticut libraries by strengthening their ability to serve their users. We achieve our mission by initiating and facilitating cost-effective services, ...

Library Director

Langworthy Public Library

Hope Valley, Rhode Island

Library Director, Langworthy Public Library, Hope Valley, RIThe Langworthy Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a self-directed, highly organized, energetic, patron-centered and forward-thinkingindividual to serve as our Director of library services. The Director works with a team of dedicated staff andvolunteers to deliver and promote high quality library services to the community of Hope Valley, a village within the town of Hopkinton, RI. The Langworthy Public Library is a private, non-profit organization located ina beautiful historic building overlooking a pond and is governed by an extremely supportive and hard-working seven member Board of Trustees. This position is ideal for a libraryprofessional who has the experience, desire, and vision to meet the evolving needs of our rur ...
Healey Library at UMass Boston seeks an innovative and enthusiastic librarian to join the growing team in the Library Systems and Discovery Services department. We seek candidates who are strong collaborators and excited to work in a collaborative and user-centered team environment at an urban public research university library that supports our broadly diverse campus community of approximately 17,000 students and 1,100 faculty in the full range of library resources and services, on and off campus. We value excellent user experience, innovative library services, effective and equitable intellectual access to resources and collections. Healey Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff to support the community, as part of its organizational commitment to advancing equity, ...

Teen Services Librarian

The Westport Library

20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT

Teen Services LibrarianThe Westport Library is in beautiful downtown Westport, a seaside climate with breathtaking natural assets, sophisticated modern living, and offering proximity to New York City and easy access to the entire Northeast via train, keeping you close to everything. The Westport Library is one of America’s few Five Star Libraries and offers employees a collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial environment. We value great patron service, initiative, flexibility, and a positive approach.The Westport Library has recently undergone a $21 million renovation which includes 3 flexible levels for Teens to use to create, explore and study. We also offer State of the Art Media and Post-Production Studios and a beautiful cafe. The Youth Services Department is a professionally de ...

Children's Librarian

The Westport Library

20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT

Childrens LibrarianThe Westport Library is in beautiful downtown Westport, a seaside climate with breathtaking natural assets, sophisticated modern living, and offering proximity to New York City and easy access to the entire Northeast via train, keeping you close to everything. The Westport Library is one of America’s few Five Star Libraries and offers employees a collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial environment. We value great patron service, initiative, flexibility, and a positive approach.The Westport Library has recently undergone a $21 million renovation which includes 3 flexible levels to use to create, explore and study. We also offer State of the Art Media and Post-Production Studios and a beautiful cafe. The Youth Services Department is a professionally designed space f ...

Youth Services Programmer, PT

Burnham Library

Bridgewater

Youth Services Programmer, PT - The Burnham Library in Bridgewater, CT seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and implement engaging programming for youth of all ages, coordinate outreach, develop marketing for youth programs and services as well as provide services to patrons at all service points. Full job description available at www.burnhamlibrary.org. ...

Part-Time Reference and Children's Library Assistant

Greenville Public Library

Greenville, RI

The Greenville Public Library is seeking a public service librarian with a strong background in technology to assist in our children’s and reference departments. In addition to assisting patrons in the library at the children’s and reference desks, this individual will manage the library social media accounts and plan and present programs virtually and in person. See the full job description.Responsibilities:Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons in the reference and children’s departmentProvide assistance to patrons using the public computers. Assist patrons in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databasesDevelop and present educational technology programs for children and adults (both virtual and in-person)Manage the children’s department webpa ...

Director

Erving Public Library

Erving, MA

The Town of Erving, Massachusetts is seeking candidates for the full-time, benefitted position of Library Director. The successful candidate will work to grow community-focused programs and services, both within the Library and with other Town departments. This position works 40 hours per week, year-round. Duties include working in close cooperation with the Board of Library Trustees in directing Library activities, operations, and services and in developing policies, plans, budgets, goals, and reports for the Library; train and supervise Library staff and volunteers; work during library public hours (currently Sunday through Thursday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM) including responding to requests for assistance, being familiar with processing interlibrary loans, and checking out and shelving books; ...

Cataloging and Training Librarian

Ocean State Libraries

Warwick, RI

Ocean State Libraries (OSL) seeks a Cataloging and Training Librarian to join its team. This is an exciting time to come on board! As a member of our team, you’ll play a critical role in ongoing and future projects including our exploration of the emerging BTCat cataloging service, our member-driven effort to decolonize and create more inclusive access in the library catalog, and the open procurement for our next integrated library system.Duties1. As a member of the Cataloging Team, contributes to original, copy and batch cataloging:Catalogs items in assigned areas.Contributes to database maintenance efforts to identify and correct errors in bibliographic records and to process authority record control.2. Working closely with the Assistant Director and other staff members who provide tra ...

PART-TIME DIGITAL SERVICES AND REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

City of East Providence

East Providence, RI

The East Providence Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative librarian to provide general and specialized instruction and reference services 19-hours/week. This position requires a commitment to providing excellent customer service, a patient and friendly manner, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a live and/or virtual setting. The library strives to cultivate an inclusive environment and prioritizes hiring, mentoring, and developing library staff that reflect the diversity of the East Providence community. ...