URI Libraries is seeking a Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; this position is responsible for developing and expanding multidisciplinary initiatives and programming that translate the student experience into real-world economic and social impact through Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) initiatives.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 ...

JOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Youth Services Coordinator, this position provides Reference, technology help and readers' advisory services to young people and families at the Central Library, and occasionally at branch locations. This is a 15 hour per week part time position with no benefits. Some nights and weekends required. (Mon, Tues 4-8, Friday/Saturday rotation)SALARY$21.00 per hour; 12-15 hours a weekMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESThis job description is intended to be a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the job and is not intended to list every possible task that the staff member may be called upon to perform.Experience with integrated library systems, preferably Koha ILS and Aspen OPAC.Ability to rea ...

Programing Librarian (Part-Time) Pawtucket Public Library, Pawtucket, RIThe Pawtucket Public Library is seeking to hire a part-time librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing and leading programs for adults, along with promoting library resources and programs through print and social media. The programing librarian also works on the Reference and Teen desks. The applicant should have good communications skills including writing and speaking in public and possess technology skills that they are willing to share with others.Examples of current programs are Adult LGBTQ+, Spanish and Adult Book Clubs, Adult Summer Reading Program, Writers’ Workshops, Author Talks, and Craft Workshops.Minimum Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA ac ...

The Cumberland Public Library is seeking a Part-time Reference Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual seeking employment in a growing and innovative public library. The successful candidate will be comfortable with a variety of digital devices, as well as computers, social media, online searching, books, literature and web resources. Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public.This is a 24 hour per week para-professional position under the supervision of the Reference Services Coordinator. Knowledge of library practices, techniques and materials is a plus. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Windows and MS Office, be able to follow written/oral instructions and work independently. ...

PHILANTHROPIC ENGAGEMENT MANAGER(FT 35 hrs/wk, 1-2 nights per week)Join our team at Providence Public Library and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and AFLAC benefit options and a generous matching 403(b) plan that is 100% vested upon hire.This position will report to and work closely with the Director of External Relations to fulfill the annual goals of an aggressive and strategic fundraising program.The key objectives for this position are to:Oversee and lead the growth of PPL’s major gifts program.Assist with the reinvigoration and growth of PPL’s planned giving program.Assist with the planning and implementation of a comprehensive donor engagement and stewardship ...

The Newport Public Library is seeking applications for a full-time Circulation and Collection Management Assistant (CCMA). This 35 hour per week position is 17.5 hours per week in the Circulation Department and 17.5 hours per week in the Collection Management Department. The work times may be evenly divided between the two departments or may require occasional concentration in one.During a Circulation shift, the CCMA performs circulation desk duties, checks materials in and out, renews materials, collects and records fees, issues library cards and enters patron data, and answers the main desk telephone. The successful candidate provides patron assistance and responds to questions and concerns. Other duties include, but are not limited to distributing, processing materials from other librar ...

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARYLIBRARY ASSISTANT – ADULT SERVICESThe West Warwick Public Library is seeking a creative, dynamic individual for the position of Adult Services Assistant. The ideal candidate is flexible, creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about serving the community in new and innovative ways. The Adult Services Assistant works in the reference department and assists the Head of Adult Services and the Adult Services Librarian in the daily operations of the department including customer service and information inquiries, collection organization and management, and technology assistance. This is a part time, 19 hours per week position that requires the ability to work Mondays 9am-2pm, Tuesday 4-9pm, Wednesdays 9am-2pm, Fridays 1-5pm and alternating Saturdays 9am-1pm. On w ...

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS - ACCESS & OUTREACH LIBRARIANFT 35 HRS/WKThis position increases access to historic materials in the collections, while also designing and facilitating creative and high-impact learning opportunities through community-building, exhibition support, instruction, and innovative outreach.This individual will be the primary rare book cataloger and provide exhibition support by creating custom supports and exhibition labels. Depending on interest and skills, this individual will have the opportunity to foster rich relationships and collaborations throughout the community, and provide outstanding reference and instruction services for our patrons.Reporting to the library’s Head Curator of Collections, this position also works with the Programs & Exhibitions Director, ...

JOB SUMMARYThe Providence Athenæum is a historic, member-supported library located on the east side of Providence. Library Assistants at the Providence Athenæum provide services to members, students, and visitors while working at the circulation desk and in the visitor center. Duties for this position involve clerical, paraprofessional, and library-based work, with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service. Staff must be courteous, efficient, and helpful, and must represent the institution well in this front-facing position. Library Assistants work under the general supervision of the Circulation Manager.  A regular commitment of 16-24 hours per week, including weekends, is required.DUTIES· Welcoming members and visitors and providing general information about the library, pro ...

SummaryLeads universitywide efforts to provide vision, direction and leadership for the university’s library, academic support and the culinary museum that align with the university’s mission, guiding principles and strategic plan.Essential Job FunctionsDevelops and delivers a compelling vision for the university libraries, academic support and the culinary museum, collaborating with faculty, staff and administrators to identify priorities, considering existing strengths and the changing nature of patron needsOversees the design, delivery and continuous improvement of library, museum and academic support programs for on-campus, online and virtual learning optionsBuilds and fosters a culture that embraces the Library as a central hub for academic learning, community building and student ...

Youth Services Library Assistant P/T19 hrs/ week $13/hrHours: Primarily Mornings (9-2) and Afternoons (1-5) with some Evening and Saturday hours as needed.The West Warwick Public Library is in search of a Library Assistant to work in the Youth Services Department. This person should enjoy working with Youth and Families, be flexible andforward-thinking, and have an interest in public service in a team-oriented environment. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services and/or the Youth Services librarian.Description of duties:● Assists adults and youth in locating materials and using computers.● Performs general reference and reader’s advisory work, referring in-depth questions and inquiries of a research nature to the Youth Department Head or Youth Services Librarian ...

STAFF ACCOUNTANT(FULL TIME 35HRS/WK)This position is expected to work collaboratively with the Controller and Chief Operating Officer to maintain all functions of the Finance Office and assist HR with payroll processing.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Payables/Receivables/Financial DutiesCut checks in our financial management system, Quickbooks.Process all incoming mail/packages for the building and mail out bills and mail/packages from other departments.Communicate with vendors regarding payables and receivables.Check payables for accuracy and enter them into the system.Daily cash flow updatesBank reconciliations and filing.Process and make both physical and remote bank deposits, including picking up and reconciling monies from various departments.Make payable & receivable journ ...

Bilingual Family Services Assistant19 hrs/ week $13/hrThe West Warwick Public Library seeks a Library Assistant to work in the Youth Services Department and engage with English language learners and their families. This person should be bilingual, enjoy working with youth and families, be flexible and forward-thinking, and have an interest in public service in a team-oriented environment. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services and/or the Youth Services librarian and collaborates with the ELL department.Description of duties:Under the direction of the ELL and Youth Services department heads creates and run Bilingual family engagement classes and programs.Assists adults and youth in locating materials and using computers.Performs general reference and reader’s advisor ...

As a full partner in the educational experience, the CCRI Library provides materials, resources, and services which support the curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and encourage independent and lifelong learning. The library fosters information literacy and critical thinking skills, collaborative learning, and intellectual development. The Library offers a welcoming environment and a commitment to supporting the diverse cultural and intellectual interests of both the college and the local communities. The Librarian at the Newport campus is responsible for the development, management, and oversight of the campus library including reference, instruction, collection development, and circulation functions.Duties and Responsibilities· Assist patrons in-person, online, and via the teleph ...

Rhode Island College invites applications for the full-time position of Interlibrary Loan Assistant. This is a continuing 35 hours/week calendar year position.Assists the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Services Supervisor and supports the operations of the Library’s Interlibrary Loan department. Primary responsibilities include processing lending requests through retrieval of materials, accurate scanning of books, journals, and microfilms, retrieving electronic documents from databases, and shipping and receiving of incoming and outgoing mail. The ILL Assistant performs all the daily functions of ILL in absence of the ILL Supervisor. Other responsibilities include processing library mail and packages. This position is cross-trained to provide support for Borrowing Services unit.Work Hours: Mond ...

The Wheeler School, a co-ed, N-12 independent day school with city and farm campuses serving approximately 800 students in the Greater Providence and Greater Boston areas, is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Primary Grades Librarian to work with Lower School students, faculty and families on our Providence campus.Lower School consists of the Nest (nursery and prekindergarten), Wheeler Lower School (kindergarten through fifth Grade) and Hamilton Lower School (first through fifth grade). The Primary Grades Librarian works in partnership with the Head Lower School Librarian to develop and maintain a student-centered inquiry based library program. The successful candidate for this position will have a demonstrated knowledge of children’s literature. The Primary Grades Librarian is resp ...

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PATHWAYS COORDINATOR(FT 35HRS/WK)The Professional Learning Pathways Coordinator at Providence Public Library develops and delivers educational opportunities for library and adult education staff within Rhode Island and nationally.This position oversees multiple professional learning grants; current grants include the statewide delivery system for professional development for adult education practitioners (funded by the Rhode Island Department of Education) and a National Leadership grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This position is responsible for supervising Pathways staff, collaborating on the design of the grant work plans, overseeing the work plan implementation, tracking budget expenditures, and serving as a thought partner for deve ...

Part-Time (up to 19 hrs. per week)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 returns, maintaining patron records, searching f ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks an innovative, public service oriented individual to assist in the implementation of public technology services for all ages. The part-time Technology Associate will help staff the public computer lab, assist in the oversight of the Makerspace, and aid in developing related programs and instruction. The ideal candidate will have the ability to answer directional and informational questions about the Library, including its services, materials, programs, and initiatives; assist library patrons in using the Library's maker resources and equipment, and possess an ability to teach basic computer skills to people of all ages and abilities. ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks an innovative, public service oriented individual to coordinate and implement public technology services for all ages. The full-time Technology and Innovation Coordinator will be responsible for managing the public computer lab and Makerspace, as well as developing related programs and instruction. The ideal candidate will have the ability to: answer directional and informational questions about the Library, including its services, materials, programs, and initiatives; assist library patrons in using the Library's maker resources and equipment, for example: 3D printer, laser cutter/engraver, Audio/Video conversion equipment, as well as low-tech tools, plan and conduct maker programming, maintain liaison activities with relevant organizations, keep cur ...

TITLE: Library Director, Rogers Free LibraryREPORTS TO: Rogers Free Library Board of TrusteesDATE: April 26, 2023Rogers Free Library in Bristol, Rhode Island is seeking experienced, innovative, and attentive candidates for the position of Library Director.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 thorough knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of the public library field.Direction is received from the Rogers Free Library Boa ...

Youth Services LibrarianThe Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of library services for children, their caregivers, tweens and teens. Must be comfortable with all ages, newborn to 18. Must be friendly and approachable with a solid commitment to patron services and meeting the needs of the community. Must adopt a teamwork mindset as we will be working as a team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Plans, organizes, and publicizes children and teen programs, including but not limited to story times, reading challenges, special events, school & community outreach. The Summer Reading Program is the most involved program of the year. Several options are offered, not all of which we will use. (There is a separate software for SRP stats via OLIS. Stats are part of the A ...

HEAD OF INFORMATION SERVICES(FT-35 HRS/WK)Are you excited about library services, developing teams and helping people? Join our team at Providence Public Library and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including: thirteen paid holidays, twenty-two paid vacation days, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefit options and a matching 403(b) plan.We are seeking a dynamic, empathetic and energetic information professional to lead our Information Services team. This position oversees all aspects of the Information Services department, including hiring, staff development, management of the general collections budget and selection activity. The Head of Information Services will also have a proven record of providing outstanding and innovative programs and service ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented, highly enthusiastic, and public service oriented individual to work in their busy Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate will possess an ability to work with children of all ages and their families.Duties:Duties include assisting with Kids’ 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.Hours and Pay:19 hours per week. $16 per hour. Four days per week. Will be required to work some nights and Saturdays. The curr ...

The Rogers Free Library in Bristol, Rhode Island, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Interim Library Director. The duties for this position include policy recommendations, departmental planning, and direction and administration of library activities. Required qualifications, compensation and an appointment description can be found here: https://rogersfreelibrary.org/employment-opportunities/. ...

Title: Young Adult Library Assistant (24 Hours)The Newport Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Part-Time Young Adult Library Assistant. This position is 24 hours per week including evening and rotating Saturday hours. Occasional Sunday hours are required as needed.Duties:Reference Services· Provides Readers’ Advisory and reference services to all patrons, as required.· Provides instruction to groups and individuals, both formally and informally, regarding the use of library materials and services, including use of electronic resources and the public access catalog.· Provides technical assistance to patrons using electronic resources in the library including printing, monitoring PCs, troubleshooting, database use, mobile printin ...

This position reports to the Head of Information Services and is responsible for providing responsive and effective circulation and research support across all aspects of Information Services operations. A key role on the library’s information services team, this position is accountable for activities related to both Circulation and Reference operations within the reorganized unit of Technology & Information Services, including borrower services, interlibrary loan, collection development, reference, instruction and outreach. In April 2020, the Library will have completed a major transformation of most of its public service spaces, including a new technology-rich information commons, the Workshop (an open learning and collaborative space) and a merged public services desk. The incumbe ...

JOB SUMMARYThe Circulation Assistant staffs the circulation desk during operating hours (Tues-Sat 10-4 & Sun 1-5) under the direction of the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. The position is part time, for a maximum of 26 hours per week. Duties include welcoming members and visitors, providing front-line patron assistance, circulating materials to members and other authorized borrowers, assisting in shelving of books and periodicals, and answering incoming calls and directing complex patron queries to appropriate staff for resolution. The Circulation Assistant will also assist other library staff with projects related to the operation of the library as assigned, such as checking in new periodicals, deaccessioning weeded materials, printing new labels, assessing collections e ...

The Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Teen Librarian. This position involves planning, implementing and supervising all teen library services in a vibrant and busy public library. We are looking for someone to connect with teens, and provide a safe and welcoming place environment. The teen librarian also assists with reference services as needed. This position reports to the Assistant Director. This is a full time position (35 hours per week) with some nights and weekends required.Minimum Qualifications:Masters of Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.Prior library experience preferably in teen services.Ability to work independently.Exemplary customer service skills. Comfortable working with the public in bus ...

Youth Services LibrarianL-1, Washington Park LibraryCommunity Libraries of ProvidenceSalary: $43,485 annual salary (L1)Hours: Full-time 37.50 hours per week.Posted: April 17, 2023Deadline:External applications accepted until the positions are filled.CLPVD is looking to hire aYouth Services LibrarianL-1 to work at our Washington Park Library. This unique library is housed in a former fire station and is located on Broad Street, just a few blocks from the Broad Street side entrance to beautiful Roger Williams Park. The library provides libraryservicesto patrons of all ages, particularly children and families.The ideal candidate will enjoy working with young patrons of all ages and will provide exceptional library service toyouth,their families, and educators at schools and community-based pa ...