McKillop Library welcomes applications for University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at Salve Regina University in beautiful Newport, RI. Our historic campus is steps from the ocean and the world-renowned Cliff Walk. McKillop Library seeks to develop a diverse and collegial community that welcomes and supports all identities, cultures, races, and genders. To learn more about Salve Regina’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit https://www.salve.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.It is an exciting time to join our team with plans for a library renovation including an expansion of the archives and special collections. In its conceptual stages, the new archivist and special collections librarian will be involved in this planning. The successful candidate ...

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Adult Services will assist in performing duties pertaining to all adult services including patron assistance planning and presentation of programs and collection development. Duties may include answering in-person, telephone and e-mail questions; assisting with teen services; helping patrons select and locate materials; providing reference and reader’s advisory service to middle and high school students, college students and out-of-school adults; developing, planning and conducting programs for adults; keeping current regarding trends in reference services; attending meetings and participating in professional library organizations; conducting class tours for middle and high school classes, providing bibliographic instruction, giving boo ...

Reporting to the Dean of University Library Services, the Collection Strategies Librarian provides strategic direction, oversight, and outreach for the library's monographic collections, including print books, e-books, and media collections in support of the University curriculum and the library's strategic plan.The Collection Strategies Librarian is responsible for conducting assessmentand analyzing data in order to make informed decisions regarding the life cycle of the specified collections andprovides leadership to support open access initiatives that create more equitable and open scholarly communication.The Collection StrategiesLibrarian shares in liaison responsibilities, including faculty outreach, student and faculty research consultations, library instruction, and selection of li ...

The North Providence Union Free Library Board of Trustees are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teen/Reference Librarian. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth ages 10-17, as well as working in a busy Reference Department. Individuals currently enrolled in a GSLIS program or comparable degree will be considered.The YA/Reference Librarian will be expected to:· Create programs for middle school and high school students.· Promote library services to youth in the Town.· Engage teens in meaningful activities, including book clubs and volunteer opportunities.· Work at the Children's Services Desk as needed.· Collaborate with local schools on projects and reading lists.· Assist patrons in the Reference Department wi ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian who is eager to work with the public and provide excellent customer service. Primary tasks include providing reference to patrons in-person, via telephone, chat and email; assisting and instructing patrons on the computer; keeping up with current library trends and services; and performing additional library related duties as required.Other duties include arranging displays and participating in collection development and maintenance.A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school is required. Degree in progress will be considered. Must have a knowledge of principles and practices of professional library work; knowledge of current trends in reference services and library services for patrons of all ...

The Rogers Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking, and community-focused librarian to fill the position of Assistant Director. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and services, as well as a broad background and knowledge in financial, administrative and human resources management. The Assistant Director manages library functions during the absence of the Director. This position reports to the Library Director.Essential Functions:The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.Over ...

The Greenville Public Library is seeking an individual with a strong background in technology and a passion for library service to children to assist in our children’s department. In addition to assisting patrons at the children’s desk, this individual will engage in event marketing and promotion, and plan and present programs.Responsibilities:Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons in the children’s departmentAssist children using the public computers and in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databasesDevelop and present educational creative and technology programs for childrenManage the children’s department webpage and social mediaOther duties as assigned by the Children’s Librarian and/or the Assistant DirectorQualifications:Bachelor’s De ...

The Greenville Public Library is seeking a part-time digital services and reference assistant. In addition to reference services, this individual will be responsible for presenting technology instruction programs.Responsibilities:Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patronsProvide direct assistance to patrons using the public computersAssist patrons in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databasesPlan, promote, and present technology instruction programs for adultsAssist with event marketing efforts in the library and onlineCreate digital and physical promotional displaysDemonstrate an understanding and respect for diversity and inclusionOther duties as assigned by Assistant Director and/or DirectorQualifications:Bachelor’s degree requiredPrevious library ex ...

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARYPOSITION AVAILABLEYouth Services LibrarianThe West Warwick Public Library (IMLS National Medal finalist ‘21 & ‘22) seeks acreative, bright, and motivated individual for a full-time position as the Youth ServicesLibrarian. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services.The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for library services for children agesbirth through 18 and their parents and caregivers. This includes collection development,early literacy programs, storytimes, sensory programming, after-school programming forkids & teens, and more. Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services this position isresponsible for planning, organizing, developing services and maintaining a collection forthe entirety of the Youth Department.Examp ...

The North Providence Union Free Library Board of Trustees are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teen/Reference Librarian. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth ages 10-17, as well as working in a busy Reference Department. Individuals current enrolled in a GSLIS program will be considered.The YA/Reference Librarian will be expected to:· Create programs for middle school and high school students.· Promote library services to youth in the Town.· Engage teens in meaningful activities, including book clubs and volunteer opportunities.· Work at the Children's Services Desk as needed.· Collaborate with local schools on projects and reading lists.· Assist patrons in the Reference Department with computers, reader's ...

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 ...

Looking for candidates with:· Circulation desk experience preferred, especially in Sierra or equivalent.· Good customer service skills (both in-person and telephone).· An affinity for attention to details.· Ability to work as a member of a team.Tasks include (but are not necessarily limited to):· Checkout and check-in of library materials.· Registering patrons for library cards.· Pulling hold items from Notices list & CKI items.· Reshelving items & straighten up shelves in the process.· Other duties as needed. ...

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 ...

Tiverton Public Library is hiring a part-time Children’s Library Assistant. This staff member will work closely with the Children’s Librarian, perform all Children’s Library public service desk functions, assist patrons, support children’s programs, maintain children’s collections and spaces, and other duties as required throughout the children's department and library.This position is 19 hours per week. The schedule is as follows: Mondays 10-4:30, Tuesdays 11-5:30, and a rotating Friday/Saturday schedule. Sick and vacation time are included. Pay starts at $16.00/hour (commensurate with experience). Please see the full position using the link to Tiverton Library's website.Send a resume and cover letter to Library Director Catherine Damiani via email director@tivertonlibrary.org. ...

The East Providence Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative librarian to provide general and specialized instruction and reference services 19-hours/per 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. ...

Librarian Part-Time – Pawtucket Public LibraryThe Pawtucket Public Library is looking for a part-time Librarian who has a strong service oriented philosophy to work in a busy public library that serves a multi-ethnic community. The Librarian will work in the Adult Services department answering reference questions and overseeing the Library’s digital services. Minimum Requirements: A Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution. Successful candidate must have knowledge of current technological applications for information access and ability to utilize these resources with a high degree of accuracy and proficiency.Salary Range: $31.03 -$33.60 per hour in three stepsBenefits: vacation, sick leave and city holidaysHours: 19 hours per week, Monday and Wednesday 3 pm t ...

The John Carter Brown Library at Brown University is a world renowned center for research focused on the early Americas (15th-19th centuries) and based on its exceptional collections; the JCB supports research and researchers through its digital initiatives, fellowships and programs including for Brown faculty and students and communities locally and around the world. The JCB is committed to expert cataloging of its collection; its robust cataloging program has been long recognized for leading early modern bibliographic information and cataloging practices.Responsibilities:The John Carter Brown Library (JCB) seeks a Cataloging Assistant to join its growing team. Working with JCB staff across departments, and reporting to the Head of Cataloging Services, the Cataloging Assistant will suppor ...

A complete job description is available online on the Town of Middletown Human Resources webpage. ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a personable, public service oriented individual to work in their busy Public Services Department. Duties include checking materials in and out, issuing new library cards, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, computer assistance, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include supervising volunteers, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to shelve books in proper alphabetical and numerical order, and possess mid-level computer skills. ...

The Brown University Library seeks a creative and forward-thinking library professional to join the senior leadership team and build an efficient and highly effective Cataloging and Discovery Department. As part of the Scholarly Resources Division, the Director of Cataloging and Discovery directs the operations of the Cataloging Unit, the Discovery & Access Unit, and the Metadata Services Unit, and contributes to the strategic vision of making scholarly resources accessible and discoverable by a diversity of users. They guide the highly skilled staff who provide timely access to information resources in all formats to meet the academic needs of a broad and diverse campus community and collaborate with the senior leadership team in Scholarly Resources in organizational planning and deve ...

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 9-16.5 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday mornings, every other Friday and an occasional Saturday 9-5. 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 be considered. ...

INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN (FULL TIME 35 HOURS PER WEEK)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 collabo ...

The Rhode Island Historical Society seeks a knowledgeable and energetic professional to join the collections staff in a permanent, full-time position. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Robinson Research Center, the Film & Multimedia Archivist is responsible for providing public access to, and the management, cataloging, and preservation of, the Society’s moving image and recorded media collections, in all formats (primarily film, but also tape, digital, etc.). They will work in collaboration with staff in the Collections, Programming, and Education departments to advance the Society’s mission to promote and preserve its collection of more than 9 million feet of moving image film and over 2,000 sound recordings (from oral history projects to jazz performances).Requirements ...

Mohr Library is housed in an eleven-year-old, two-story, 11,500 square-foot facility, centrally located to serve patrons from rural and urban areas, situated near a high school and a middle school. The Library is open 60 hours per week with a staff of six full-time and eight part-time employees.The Public Service Librarian works mostly with adults and supports the development of the general collections of materials, provides reference and reader’s advisory service to all ages, and helps to instruct patrons’ use of technology.The Public Services Librarian develops, coordinates and promotes programs to enhance computer literacy and to support the educational interests of adults.Along with the Library Director, Children’s Librarian and Young Adult Librarian, the Public Service Librarian ...

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. $15.00 an hour. Includes Tuesday evenings 4-8 pm and every Friday and Saturday 9-5. To apply send resume with references, or request application by emailing admin@lincolnlibrary.com with PT circ in subject line. Application period closes when filled. ...

The Rogers Free Library has a job opening for a Collection/Circulation Librarian.Statement of Duties:This is a full time, professional librarian position reporting to the Library Director, responsible for the overall management of Circulation, Acquisitions and Technical Services at the library. This includes serving as the coordinator/liaison of the ILS (integrated library system/catalog) and eZone (e-book/OverDrive/Libby) with OSL (Ocean State Libraries). This position requires general knowledge of ILS systems and functions which includes cataloging, web development tools and library acquisitions software.Examples of Work:The essential functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not all inclusive.Supervise main circu ...

A complete job description is available on the Middletown Human Resources webpage ...

A complete job description is available online on the Town of Middletown Human Resources webpage. ...

Adams Public Library is seeking a committed and engaged Youth Services Librarian serving a diverse community. This is a 40 hour/week position (some evenings and Saturdays) with vacation and partially employer paid health insurance. Salary range $40,000-$45,000.ResponsibilitiesPlan all services, programs, and outreach for youth 0-18 in Central Falls.Includes Summer Reading, collection development, storytime, after school programs, reference services, etc.Cover other departments as needed.In the absence of the director, to be prepared to step into that role.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsA Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.At least one year of experience working with children and/or teens.At least one year of experience wo ...

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.The regular work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 6:30pm to 2:30am.During the summer & Spring Break & Winter Intersession - that schedule is subject to change. ...