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Reference Librarian

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, RI

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

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

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. ...

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 ...

¾ Part-time Adult Services Librarian

George Hail Free Library

Warren, RI

The Adult Services Librarian is responsible for the planning and operation of all services for adults. Duties also include assisting with collection development, marketing and programming for adults. ...

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 ...

Library Assistant- Circulation Desk P/T

West Warwick Public Library

West Warwick, Rhode Island

Library Assistant- Circulation Desk P/T$14 per hour/19 hours per week/no benefitsHours: Mornings/Afternoons & Evenings/Saturdays as neededThe West Warwick Public Library seeks a public oriented, adaptable individual for the library’s Circulation Department. This person should enjoy working with the public, be flexible, pay attention to detail, and learn quickly. This position reports directly to the Head of Circulation.Job DutiesPerform a range of duties assisting in the operation of the Circulation Desk including but not limited to; registering new patrons, check-ins and check-outs of materials, placing holds, collection of fines and fees, packing and unpacking inter-library loan deliveries, helping patrons find items in the collection, shelving returned items, shelf reading, provid ...

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 ...

Bilingual Family Services Assistant

West Warwick Public Library

West Warwick, Rhode Island

Bilingual Family Services Assistant19 hrs/ week $14/hrThe West Warwick Public Library seeks a Library Assistant to work in the Youth Services Departmentand engage with English language learners and their families. This person should be bilingual, enjoyworking with youth and families, be flexible and forward-thinking, and have an interest in public servicein a team-oriented environment. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services and/or theYouth Services librarian and collaborates with the ELL department.Description of duties:● Under the direction of the ELL and Youth Services department heads creates and runs Bilingualfamily engagement classes and programs.● Assists adults and youth in locating materials and using computers.● Performs general reference and reader’s ...

Library Aide/Part Time - Circulation

Warwick Public Library

Warwick Public Library

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Library registers patrons for library cards and checks materials in and out to library patrons. Duties include assisting the public by interpreting library policies; processing material to be loaned to other libraries and materials borrowed from other libraries; preparing trucks of books to be shelved; sorting returned library materials; collecting fines and other fees; searching stacks for materials claimed lost or returned; reading shelves to insure correct arrangement; cleaning and inspecting returned library items; shelving library materials; performing related work as required. ...

*Reposted* Head of Youth Services

Middletown Public Library in Rhode Island

Middletown, Rhode Island

The Middletown Public Library is looking for a 35 hours per week Youth Services Librarian to work in our small library with a new and passionate youth services staff with big ideas. Work with a full time children’s assistant, part time teen assistant, and brand new library director during a very exciting time in MPL history – helping design a brand new library and imagine a youth services department of your dreams! This job might be for you if: -Your librarianship is people-centered. -You have interest and experience developing programs and collections for kids and teens ages 0-18. -You have interest and knowledge on the current trends of youth-focused technology and applications. -Your public service is rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community. Qualifications This role wi ...

Circulation Assistant

Lincoln Public Library

Lincoln, RI

Part Time Library Technician -Circulation – assists patrons, check in/out library material, registers patrons for library cards, collects overdue fines, answer phone, and shelves materials. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus. Computer experience and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and the public is required. $16.00 an hour. Includes Tuesday evenings 4-8 pm and every Friday and Saturday 9-5. To apply send resume with references to admin@lincolnlibrary.com with PT circ in subject line. Application period closes when filled. ...

Special Programs and Instruction Librarian

McKillop Library, Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

BASIC FUNCTION:The Special Programs and Instruction Librarian provides information literacy instruction, liaises with academic departments, and develops and publicizes innovative programs and displays that showcase research, teaching, and creative activities at the University. In this role, the incumbent will continue to build close collaborative relationships across the university and work closely with all members of the library team, especially the Circulation and Library Logistics Manager, who is a partner in coordinating and publicizing events.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Special Programs and OutreachWork creatively and collaboratively with university offices, academic departments, and student organizations to plan and promote events in McKillop Library showcasing Salve Regina ...

PART TIME CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN

Lincoln Public Library

Lincoln, RI

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking a librarian who enjoys working with children and their families 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 10 hours per week. Schedule includes Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and an occasional Saturday 9-5. Other hours may become available. The Library is closed Saturdays during July and August. An ALA-accredited M.L.S. preferred, but candidates currently working toward their M.L.S. with previous experience working in a public library will ...

Information Services Technician I

University of RI, Robert L. Carothers Library

Kingston, RI

Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk.The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees.Full-time and permanent position.Work from home option available, January and from May to August.The regular work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:30pm to 8:30pm.During the summer & Spring Break & Winter Intersession - that schedule is subject to change. ...

Youth Services Coordinator

City of East Providence / East Providence Public Library

East Providence, RI

Under the direction of Library Administration, the Youth Services Coordinator assumes responsibility for all aspects of children’s and teen services at the East Providence Public Library. This position supervises all youth services staff including the Teen Services Librarian. The Coordinator is responsible for developing and meeting goals, building community collaborations, and providing high quality youth services. The ideal candidate loves working with children and their adults, and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.Essential FunctionsMaintains a welcoming and inviting physical and virtual library environment for children and their adults that supports learning and recreational activitiesTakes responsibility for providing and promoting high quality programs and services f ...

Library Assistant (p/t)

Pascoag Public Library

57 Church St., Pascoag, RI

Borrower Services:Library Assistant:Under the supervision of the Circulation Supervisor, the Library Assistant is responsible for assisting at the Circulation desk.Primary Responsibilities:· Checking in (CKI) returns.· Checking out (CKO) items to patrons.· Answer phone calls: “PASCOAG PUBLIC LIBRARY. May I help you?”· Answer routine directional inquiries, if possible, and refer patrons needing further assistance to a librarian.· Guide patrons in finding library materials.· Return items to shelves. Straighten shelves at the same time.· Other duties as requested by supervisors.Qualifications & Requirements:· Customer-service orientation desired.· Candidate will be trained for the job.· Always ask when in doubt! ...

Archivist

St. George's School

Middletown, RI

Position Type: Hourly, 25 hours per weekReports to: Associate Director of Library Services and ArchivesPosition Summary: This position is responsible for all aspects of supervising and operating the St. George’s School Archives and Special Collections. The responsibilities apply, but are not limited, to those items defined and listed in the separate Collection Plans.Responsibilities:Process, arrange, and describe new acquisitions and current collections in accordance with SAA or other professional standards.Maintaining a detailed digital record of the St. George's School Archives and Special Collections.Providing any research efforts that might be deemed necessary to support ongoing projects to the school community and the Board of Trustees, and secondarily to support requests of alumni ...

Research and Instruction Librarian

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI

The Research and Instruction Librarian reports to the Manager of Research Services and is responsible for providing customer service oriented, accurate and effective library resource guidance, and information literacy instruction to the University community. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, with excellent health benefits. The position requires a flexible schedule that follows the academic calendar and includes evening and weekend hours. Weekly schedule will be Sunday through Thursday and will include evening shifts, specific hours to be determined. Adjustments to the schedule may be made to support library operations during winter intersession and summer semesters.Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global visio ...

Library Technician

Willett Free Library

Saunderstown, RI

Position: Library Technician, Two weekdays from 1-6pm and two Saturday mornings a month from 9-12 noon with occasional opportunities to substitute.The Willett Free Library is currently accepting applications for the position of Library Technician. We are located at 45 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. Library hours are Monday - Friday from 1-6pm and Saturdays from 9-12. The current rate of pay is $17.50/hr.We are seeking a motivated, creative, positive person who loves books and people to fill our upcoming opening for a library technician.About us: the Willett Free Library is the smallest independent library in the smallest state! We are a cozy, welcoming library that serves a wonderful community. We were established in 1885 as a 'Circle for Mutual Improvement,' and we continue tha ...
Rhode Island College invites applications for the full-time position of the Assistant Professor, Instruction and Assessment Librarian. This is a continuing 35 hours/week calendar year position.This position provides vision and collaborative leadership for and participates in the Library instruction program. Leadership responsibilities include promoting alignment of Library’s instructional activities with the Library’s instruction plan and student learning outcomes, as well as academic program learning outcomes; facilitating communication and shared development for library instruction activities; and leading assessment and reporting activities related to instruction. In addition, this position participates in the Library’s liaison program and is responsible for providing collection de ...

Part-Time Reference Librarian

Rhode Island College

James P. Adams Library

Rhode Island College invites applications for the part-time monthly Reference librarian position. This position works at the Reference Desk to provide coverage on Monday-Thursday evenings. The individual will be responsible for reference and research assistance to the Rhode Island College campus community and patrons who may use the Library and promote effective use of library resources by students and faculty.Work Hours: Part-time, temporary position (Fall 2023), 16 hours per week (Mon-Thurs, 4:00-8:00PM).Essential Duties:Provide reference and research services to Rhode Island College students, faculty, and staff, as well as to community users, which includes but is not limited to instructing users how to search the library’s catalog, print resources, electronic databases, and other ava ...

Administrative Assistant

Newport Public Library

Newport, Rhode Island

The Newport Public Library seeks an experienced and expert Administrative Assistant with at least 3 years’ experience and a proven ability to aid the Library Director in completing varied tasks. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a professional and calm demeanor while respectfully working with supervisors, colleagues, and the public.Please send current resume to jobs@newportlibraryri.org. Three references will be requested for candidates after their initial interview. This position will be posted until filled.Your duties will include, but are not limited to, performing the following functions:Answering incoming calls, determining purpose of call and transferring calls, taking and delivering messages when necessary;Greeting and assisting patrons as well as staff members ...

Library Assistant: Circulation and Children's

Rogers Free Library

Bristol, RI

Rogers Free Library seeks to fill three (3) individual part-time positions at the Circulation and Children’s Room Desks. These positions work under the direct supervision of the applicable Librarian and will serve patrons in the library as well as assist with programs and outreach. Positions are needed to fill a combination of Saturday, daytime, and evening hours averaging 12 to 15 hours per week. Saturday coverage required in Children’s from 9 AM to 5 PM; and 1 PM to 5 PM in Main Circulation. *Some additional hours may be available for fill-in coverage at either desk when other staff are absent.Compensation for this position is $15.95 per hour.Tasks:Complete circulation duties in the ILS system including checking materials in/out, registering patrons for cards, locating materials onli ...

Part-time Library Assistant

George Hail Free Library

Warren, RI

Title: Part-time Library AssistantSummary: Library assistant are mainly responsible for circulation and assisting patrons with basic needs including printing, copying and searching our on-line catalogResponsibilities:Organizational relationships:Reports to the director and/or senior staff member in charge.Essential Functions:Qualifications:Must be able to lift 25 pounds, walk up and down stairs, sit for prolonged periods of time and complete work in a neat manner.Basic computer skills including email and utilization of our online computer database Sierra and a general understanding of our online servicesPleasant personality and the ability to work under pressure when dealing with the public.Minimum high school diploma, library experience preferred.Perform the job in a reasonable time and i ...

Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation/URI Libraries

University of RI, Robert L. Carothers Library

Kingston, RI

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve as coordinator for E&I projects at the URI Libraries’ various technology labs, including the Makerspace, XR Lab, Launch Lab, and Design Thinking Lab. Promote and advertise these opportunities campus-wide to students and faculty.Work with faculty to develop workshops and courses to ensure best practices for guiding and mentoring students on E&I projects. Serve on university and local committees as appropriate. Build connections across a regional network/ecosystem that translate URI’s academic and research product into real world economic and social impact.Organize and host events that showcase and celebrate student projects.Manage, develop, and market the services of the University Libraries’ technology labs including overseeing staf ...

INFORMATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN I

University of RI, Robert L. Carothers Library

Kingston, RI

The University of Rhode Island's University Libraries seeks a full-time Information Services Technician I.The regular work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 4:30pm to 12:30am.During the summer & Spring Break & Winter Intersession - that schedule is subject to change.Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk.The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees. ...