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Media Specialis/Literacy Support Staff

Segue Institute for Learning

Central Falls

The Segue Institute for Learning; a charter school in Central Falls, RI is presently seeking a part time Media Specialist/Literacy Support staff to work in our school library supporting our scholars grades K-8.The position is presently a part time position but can grow to a full time one depending on schedule and job performance.We are looking to fill this position immediately.Candidate must be student/youth centered, organized, professional and able to be flexible in working with scholars and staff.Undergraduate degree is required. Bilingual is helpful but not mandatory.Position pays $20.00 per hour to start.Interested parties should call the school at 401-721-0964. ...

Library Assistant

Stonington Free Library

Stonington, CT

Library Assistant – Part TimeThe Stonington Free Library is expanding and 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 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 $15.00. 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 services, collections and technologyAssist patrons in person, by email ...

Children's Room Associate, Part-Time

Memorial and Library Association

Westerly, RI

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented, highly enthusiastic, and public service oriented individual to work in their busy Children’s Department. The ideal candidate will possess an ability to work with children of all ages and their families.Duties include assisting with Children’s Room programs, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include developing online and in person programs, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed. ...

Technology Coordinator

Tiverton Library Services

Tiverton, RI

Tiverton Library Services seeks a full-time, service-oriented Technology Coordinator. The Technology Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the library's technology infrastructure, organizing digital literacy classes for patrons, and assisting staff with in-house technology needs. The Technology Coordinator works under the general supervision of the Library Director.General DutiesServes as the primary technical support for library hardware and software.Works with Ocean State Libraries (OSL) staff to schedule updates and maintain backup for library server, network and other equipment.Performs routine maintenance on all library equipment including new installation.Troubleshoot user (library staff and patron) problems with hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.Coordinate, manage, m ...

Interlibrary Loan Services Supervisor

Rhode Island College

James P. Adams Library

Rhode Island College invites applications for the full-time position of Interlibrary Loan Services Supervisor. This is a continuing 35 hours/week calendar year position.The Interlibrary Loan Services Supervisor (ILL Supervisor) coordinates and oversees interlibrary loan (ILL) operations for borrowing and lending services and supervises support staff and student workers. As part of Access Services unit, the ILL Supervisor is cross-trained to support all the functions of the unit. Work Hours: Monday-Friday 35 hours per week (8:30-4:30); hours may vary depending on operational needs; may be required to work evenings and weekends Required qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institutionMinimum of three years’ experience in ILL/Document Delivery/Resource Sh ...

Library Aide Part Time - Public Services

Warwick Public Library

All Locations

Warwick Public Library is seeking an energetic, team-orientated individual with customer service experience. This individual will perform routine library tasks under professional supervision. Tasks include library clerical functions, assisting patrons in the use of library computers, and providing reference and reader’s advisory services. Tasks will include assisting librarians with programs including book clubs and summer reading; maintaining appearance of the Computer area; organizing materials; and straightening furniture. Other duties may include participating in outreach events in the community, working at one of the three small branch libraries, and preparing simple programs such as arts and crafts projects. Must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities and scheduling requ ...

Library Director

Langworthy Public Library

Hope Valley, RI

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 eight 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 ...

Part-Time Youth Services Librarian

Cranston Public Library

Cranston, Rhode Island

The Cranston Public Library is seeking an extraordinary candidate for the position of part-time Youth Services Librarian.The Cranston Public Library (CPL) system consists of a Central library with five branch locations. CPL serves a population of 83,000 residents and is one of the busiest public libraries in Rhode Island. CPL is an award winning nationally recognized library most recently the library received the 2020 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize.For more information about our library please visit: www.cranstonlibrary.org.Our 2022-2027 Strategic Plan is available here: https://cranstonlibrary.org/strategic-plan-2022-2027 Our 2020 Annual Report is available here:https://cranstonlibrary.org/sites/cranstonlibrary.org/files/attachments/2020_ImpactReport.pdfThe Cranston Public Library is ...

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Rogers Free Library

525 Hope St. Bristol, Rhode Island

Rogers Free Library in Bristol, Rhode Island is seeking experienced, innovative candidates for the position of Library Director. Built in 1877, the library is a community hub located in the center of Bristol, ranked as one of the 25 Best Small Towns in America by Architectural Digest in 2018. This deep-water seaport is home to more than 22,000 residents and Roger Williams University.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:This is a professional, administrative position responsible for a broad range of public library functions. The work involves the responsibility for the provision of library services to patrons and community organizations. Duties include policy recommendations, departmental planning, and direction and administration of library activities. The work requires that the employee have thoro ...

Reserves Supervisor

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.Job Summary:Amherst College invites applications for the Reserves Supervisor position. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. The Reserves Supervisor is responsible for course reserve services in print and electronic formats across all disciplines. ...

Access Services Supervisor

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.Job Summary:Amherst College invites applications for the Access Services Supervisor position. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. The Access Services Supervisor is responsible for user services and desk operations at the Robert Frost Library, Kee ...

Science & Instructional Technology Librarian

Wheaton College Massachusetts

Norton, MA

The Science & Instructional Technology Librarian facilitates the use of information resources and technology in teaching, learning, and scholarship for faculty and students. This liaison provides professional development opportunities for faculty members to encourage and support their use of technology and information resources and supports students with campus-wide programming, research consultations, and information literacy instruction in assigned areas. Reporting to the Director of Research and Instruction, the person in this position leads initiatives to strategically and collaboratively identify and integrate technology solutions with the support of the instructional technologist and other liaisons, develops programmatic objectives, training, and documentation, and advocates for ...

P/T Library Associate

Davisville Free Library

North Kingstown, RI

The Davisville Free Library is seeking a part-time Library Associate. Duties will include providing reference service to the public, staffing the circulation desk, instructing patrons in the use of technology, opening and/or closing the library, managing volunteers/pages, assisting with programming, and other tasks as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of library management.Will include some Saturday and evening hours. Hourly rate is $17/hr.Qualified candidates should have:Ability to work effectively with staff and the public in a professional mannerAbility and willingness to be flexibleAbility to lift and move materials and furniture and to go up/down a flight of stairs, as necessaryProficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, typing, web browsersP ...

Library Technician

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Narragansett, RI

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library now hiring:Library Technician positions, which is a part-time schedule to include Tuesday morning and or afternoon (up to 7 hours) and Saturdays (9 AM-5 PM) optional Sunday hours also available. Reports to Head of Circulation and is compensated hourly.Job Summary: Library technicians help librarians acquire, prepare, and organize materials and help users find materials and information. A large part of this job is performed at the circulation desk using computers, answering questions, directing and assisting patrons with their information needs while providing a high level of customer service. The position can be physically challenging as it may require moving furniture, walking and standing for extended periods of time and carrying a reasonable selection of ...

Assistant Library Director

Billerica Public Library

Billerica, MA

Due to a recent promotion, the Town of Billerica seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Library Director. The Assistant Library Director plays an integral part in library operations working closely with the Library Director and serving as the head of the reference department.Duties:Assists the Library Director in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals and objectives, staff training programs, and the library’s operating budget.Serves as Supervisor of Reference Services and manages the daily operations of the reference department.Facilitates access to library materials in all available formats and provides expert guidance to patrons of all ages requesting information or on-the-spot assistance with technology.Oversees the adult volunteer program.Pa ...

PART TIME CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN

Lincoln Public Library

Lincoln, RI

PART TIME CHILDREN’S LIBRARIANThe Lincoln Public Library is seeking a librarian who enjoys working with children to provide exceptional customer service in a part-time capacity in our 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 9-16 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday mornings, and an occasional 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 ...

Information Services (Reference) Supervisor

Springfield City Library

public library system

This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job, is based at theour beautiful Carnegie Central Library, supervising a team of adult librarians, with collection development, reference, reader's advisory, and programming responsibilities.Get to know our beautiful city by watching these videos, then apply by Tuesday, November 2, 2021. They also work closely with the Manager to plan system-wide reference goals and services. The annual salary is $61,488. Apply here. ...

Reference Librarian (generalist)

Springfield City Library

public library system

This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job, is based at theForest Park Branch Library, located in a historic neighborhood and adjacent to the Forest Park Middle School and steps away from a true city gem, the Olmstead firm-designed,735 acres Forest Park.Get to know our beautiful city by watching these videos, then apply by Tuesday, November 2, 2021.The Reference Librarian is part of a seven person team and has shared responsibility for reference services, reader's advisory, tech assistance, collection maintenance of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to adult and/or youth services. Work is performed under the direction of the Branch Supervisor and the Branch Manager. Apply here.We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s ...

Executive Director - Wilton Library (CT)

Wilton Library (CT)

Wilton, CT

Executive Director – Wilton Library (CT)The Wilton Library seeks an Executive Director to help continue and enhance the Library’s mission to inform, connect and inspire the community. TheWilton Library, a non-profit Association Library located in the center of the town of Wilton, CT, serves a community of 18,000+ residents. In addition to providing traditional library services, the Wilton Library also offers outstanding adult and children’s programming, vital teen services, and public fine arts and performing arts spaces. The Library collaborates with local government and businesses and is the “go-to” place for local history knowledge, meeting room spaces, and digital connections. Consisting of a single facility, the Library is poised to move forward building on its successes, li ...

Library Director

Town of Middleton

Middleton, MA

The Town of Middleton is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Library Director for the Flint Public Library. The mission of the Flint is to inform, enrich, and empower every person in the community by creating and promoting easy access to a vast array of ideas and information, and by supporting an informed citizenry, lifelong learning and love of reading. The Library Director provides leadership for the library system by directing and managing all operations under the policy direction of the Library Board of Trustees and under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator.Master’s Degree in Library Science from an A.L.A.-accredited institution, supplemented by five (5) years of administrative and supervisory library experience at a progressively responsible level; tr ...

Children's Services Coordinator

Cumberland Public Library

Cumberland, RI

Seeking energetic, creative and enthusiastic individual responsible for effective management of all phases of busy children's department, serving a community of 35,000+. Includes responsibility for programming, planning, publicity, reference, reader’s advisory, collection development, website management and outreach. Supervises 1 full-time employee and 3 part-time employees plus volunteers.ALA/MLIS and supervisory experience required. Minimum of 2 years experience in related work preferred. ...

Program Director, Literacy Volunteers of Kent County

Coventry Public Library/LVKC

Coventry Public Library, Rhode

Literacy Volunteers of Kent County (LVKC) is seeking a Program Director to oversee the day to day operations of our adult literacy program. Housed in the Coventry Public Library, LVKC fights illiteracy in adults by training tutors to work one-on-one with both basic literacy and English Language Learners. The Program Director oversees the office, matches tutors with students, supports these matches in various ways, and is the public face of LVKC. This individual reports to a Board of Directors and the Coventry Public Library director. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in education, non-profit management, or a related field preferred. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to use social media and the Microsoft Office Suite. Must have excellent organiz ...
When applying for this position, please indicate if you are interested in the full time or part time position.This position is responsible for providing responsive and effective circulation and reference support across all aspects of the Information Services Department. A key role on the library’s information services team, this position is accountable for activities related to both circulation and reference operations, including borrower services, interlibrary loan, ready reference, and outreach. The incumbent is expected to deliver point-of-need assistance and support to library customers and visitors, including first and second level technology support and troubleshooting.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Perform core operational activities related to borrower services including l ...

Youth Service Coordinator, Librarian II

Warwick Public Library

Central

Warwick Public Library (WPL) seeks an energetic, innovative, flexible Librarian to lead our Youth Service Department. Experience in serving youth from birth to 18 and their families is required. We are looking for someone who is community oriented with experience in working with other agencies that serve youth and families. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, committed to professional growth and learning, and show a strong commitment to public service.Key requirements and responsibilities:Experience with community outreach and coordinating with agencies outside of the library.Provides administrative oversight of the youth services department, including developing budgets and marketing materials, assessing the success of programs and services, and supervising and guiding Youth Servic ...

Branch Library Supervisor

Springfield City Library

public library system

The Mason Square Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city! Help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. The branch is a lovely midcentury building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. Outside you'll find our community gardens, more programming space, and a freshly painted mural, part of Fresh Paint Springfield's mural festival. The branch is truly the hub of the neighborhoods that surround it. See inside here.The Supervisor at our Mason Square Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library.This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, facility management, and administrative duties.Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of in ...

Library Director

Hope Library

Hope, RI

The Hope Library Board of Trustees seeks a self-directed, customer-focused, forward-thinking individual who is passionate about libraries, its patrons and their role in small communities to serve as Library Director. Working under the direction of the Board of Trustees this individual will work to meet the information and library needs of all patrons; directing, training and supervising staff for optimum service. In addition, will expand onsite and virtual programming, revitalize our patron base while providing traditional core library services to the Village of Hope and its’ surrounding communities.Outline of duties-Grant writing and fundraising skills-Excellent planning and organizational skills-Directs and oversees programming and public relations, including all social media accounts, ...

PT Children's Librarian I (Mandarin fluent)

Public Library of Brookline

Brookline MA

The Brookline Public Library is seeking a part-time Children’s Librarian Ito perform professional and administrative work providing reference, reader's advisory, program operation, department administration, and other library services to children, their parents, and teachers. Assist the Supervisor of Children’s Services in providing training and supervision to youth services staff. Assist the public in the use of a wide range of print and non-print library materials, including, but not limited to: video games, gaming systems, makerspace technology, PC, tablet, and laptop support, ROKUS, Wi-Fi hotspots, Launchpads. Brookline Village Main Library. May be asked to work at other locations as needed. Perform similar or related work as required.Qualifications:Must have a Master’s degree in ...

Librarian III: Supervisor of Collection Development

Public Library of Brookline

Brookline MA

The Public Library of Brookline is seeking a dynamic, innovativeLibrarian III with strong technical expertise and supervisory skills to manage the Collection development for the Library. Under the administrative direction of the Library Director, the Librarian III - Supervisor of Collection Development manages Library Collections and the Technical Services Department operations, managing up to 10 staff members; allocates the yearly Town and Trust Fund moniesfor the materials budget and assigns subject areas for collection purchases. Checks quarterly thatfunds are used within guidelines.Qualifications: Masters of Library and Information Science, supplemented by additional training in librarytechnology, and five to seven years of public library experience is required. Supervisoryexperie ...

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). ...

Evening Library Supervisor in Access Services

Rhode Island College

James P. Adams Library

The James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College invites applications for the full-time position of The Library Supervisor in Access Services.This is a continuing 35 hours/week calendar year position.The individual will administer the Borrowing Services Area of Access Services, incorporating Circulation, Library Technology, Reserves and Stack Maintenance. Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Borrowing Services Area and provide a full spectrum of public services associated with the Area through the utilization of theHELINConsortium’s integrated library system. Assist the Access Services Manager in analyzing the Area’s activities and conducting a wide array of other related duties. The individual will supervise students and on occasion, support staff.The individual will be one of ...