Position Summary: This position supports the Director and Associate Director in providing public service to library users in the Nathaniel P. Hill Library at St. George’s School in Middletown, RI. This position is also responsible for various day-to-day operations and technical services tasks in support of circulation and collection maintenance functions.Responsibilities:Provide circulation, basic reference and public service to library users.Basic troubleshooting of printer/copier/scanner and computers.Process interlibrary loan materials.Process new materials, including books, DVDs, magazines, etc.Contribute to circulation and stack maintenance projectsCollaborate with the Director and Associate Director on special projects.Other duties as assigned.Monday holiday shifts required.Require ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates forfor three part-time Reference Librarian positions.Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatching the videos linked below, thenapplyby Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The three Reference Librarian positions are based at three of our neighborhood branch libraries. The person hired for this job will create and deliver programs, answer reference qu ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates forDigital Services Librarian (full-time).Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatching the videos linked below, thenapplyby Friday, October 1, 2021. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!OurDigital Services Librarianposition is based at ourCentral Library.The person hired for this position will create programs for adults, answer reference questions, provide reader’s advisory, and engage with t ...

OVERVIEW:The Technical Services Librarian manages all aspects of the Technical Services Department including acquisitions, cataloging (original and copy), periodical subscriptions, digital collections, and administration of the ILS (Sierra). In addition, the Technical Services Librarian will participate in collection management with other members of the Library Operations Team. This position may supervise part-time library assistants and student workers, and reports to the Director of Collections & Library Services.RESPONSIBILITIES:Acquisitions:Orders, tracks, and processes all new acquisitions, including print and non-print formats.Manages the acquisitions materials budget, tracks the special book fund designations, and assigns funds to purchases.Participates in the subject selection ...

INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN(Part-time - 20 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. The Library has 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 ...

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 loaning and requesting library items, circulation and patron database management, holds, delivery, stacks ma ...

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, ...

Iwasaki Library seeks a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our instruction team. The Marlboro Institute Librarian will lead faculty in exploring and developing open content for their courses; developing open educational initiatives; and promoting open educational resources to the Emerson community. This position also provides essential support by designing and implementing information literacy curricula, creating online tutorials and teaching resources, promoting information literacy within the Marlboro Institute, and assessing the impact the library’s teaching and assessment initiatives have on student learning.As a member of the Teaching, Learning & Assessment department, this position also provides reference services and support, including consults with students and facult ...

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 12 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. ...

The Digital Services and Research Librarian will facilitate and perform a leading role in the library’s digital scholarship and digitization initiatives. Working collaboratively across campus, the incumbent will develop, implement, and support library services that focus on current and emerging research, teaching, and innovation at Bryant University. The librarian will assist in implementing strategies for publishing and integrating digital scholarship into the library and Bryant community. The incumbent will collaborate with library staff and university partners to identify and curate digital collections using the University archives. Additionally, the librarian will work with and provide support to the research desk through hours on desk delivering outstanding guidance to library resou ...

The Cranston Public Library is seeking an extraordinary candidate for the position of Librarian I: Youth Services Librarian at the busy neighborhood Auburn branch library.Under general supervision of the Coordinator of Youth Services, with advice, guidance and direction from the Branch Librarian, is responsible for youth services in the branch library, with opportunities to contribute to youth services system-wide. This is a 35 hour per week union position with some nights and weekends required.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 having received the 2020 Jerry Kline Commun ...

Swampscott Public Library is seeking an interim Library Director, starting immediately. Come enjoy the beautiful Northshore! This position serves as manager of library operations, while the Board of Trustees conducts a search for a permanent director. The Board of Trustees is seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:The Interim Library Director is directly accountable to the Board of Trustees and the Town Administrator.Responsibilities include:* Working closely with the Board of Trustees including attending monthly Board meetings* Actively participating in policy, budget development, goal setting, planning and fundraising* Grant writing* Responsible for managing a staff of 17, plus volunteers.* Overseeing all aspects of library operations including collection management, progr ...

The Town is seeking a trustworthy, responsible individual who, under direction of the Library Director, will perform professional administrative and technical library work classifying, cataloging, ordering and maintaining books and materials, performing reference work, planning and implementing special programming and services, and assisting the general public.Responsibilities:·Develop collections and programming in collaboration with the Director and other staff.·Attend system-wide meetings for librarians serving adults.·Attend system-wide meetings of the heads of circulation, thoroughly understand the functions of the automated library system shared by Rhode Island public libraries well enough to oversee and mediate its use, and envision and evaluate possible changes and improvements ...

Tiverton Public Library is hiring a part-time library assistant to staff the main Information Desk! Rate of pay is $14.00/hour for this position. Some college education, computer skills,and a helpful patron service attitude are required; library experience and familiarity with Sierra iii is preferred. Vacation and sick time benefits are included. This library assistant will work closely with the Technology Librarian on maintaining current library technology systems.Set scheduled hours will include Tuesdays 10am-2pm, Thursdays 1pm-4:30pm, and a rotating Friday/Saturday 10am-5pm (10am-4pm on Saturday) plus additional hours up to 19 hours per week may be available depending on fill-in needs. ...

TheChildren’s Librarianposition is based in the busy, progressive Children's Room of our Central Library. Springfield City Library has an exciting career opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. Are you the one? Are you ready to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals in a very busy urban library system? Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The person selected for this position will be part of a dynamic team and focus on reference, reader’s advisory, outreach, collection development, and programming for children. Work is performed under the general direction of the Children's Services S ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates forLibrarian (full-time).Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatching the videos linked below, thenapplyby Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!We have an entry-levelLibrarianposition at ourCentral Library.The person hired for this position will create programs primarily for adults, answer reference questions, provide reader’s advisory, and engage with the communi ...

Full Speed Ahead. The Town of North Kingstown is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader for its municipal library. Working with over 26,000 residents, a supportive 7-member Board of Trustees, an enthusiastic and experienced staff of 21 employees, and a vibrant Friends of the Library organization, the new Director will need superior budgeting skills and experience in order to create and defend a budget of nearly 2 million dollars while prudently allocating all library resources. While the Director reports to the governing Board of Trustees, they are also a part of the town’s management team, working closely with the Town Manager and other town department heads.Who we are. The North Kingstown Free Library, located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, was established in 1898. We occupy ...

The Town of Hopkinton seeks a Library Director for its community.The Town of Hopkinton is committed to equal opportunity, encourages diversity and inclusion and believes that a positive culture of inclusion in Town governance contributes to the Town’s overall qualities as a great place to live and work. We welcome all to apply.Do you aspire to be an integral part of a dynamic professional team in a renovated library that the community embraces as a space for everyone?Do you want to be a part of Team Hopkinton that embraces, fosters and celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging?If so, Hopkinton is the vibrant growing community for you!Under the direction of the Town Manager, the Library Director leads, directs and manages the Town of Hopkinton’s Public Library. The work is ...

Library Assistant- Circulation Desk P/T$11.60 per hour/19 hours per week/no benefitsHours: Afternoons/Evenings/SaturdaysPlease see wwpl.org/jobs for all postings and printable applications.The 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, ...

Key responsibilitiesProvide in person and online library users with on-demand guidance on the discovery and optimal use of information resources and library servicesMeet with and provide extended on-on-one research support, upon request by students, faculty or staffAssist in handling library service desk operations such as borrowing transactions for tangible library resourcesOversee library user behavior to help assure user understanding of and compliance with library and university safe conduct policiesProvide classroom instruction on library research skills, either in person or online through videoconferencing tools such as Teams and Zoom ...

The Head of Research Services is a service-driven professional who oversees the public operations of the John Hay Library, which is home to Brown University’s remarkable collections of rare books, manuscripts, and University Archives. The Head of Research Services leads a researcher-focused operation that fosters positive, informative, affirming, and welcoming interactions for the global community of students, scholars, and the public that visit the Hay. The incumbent will be responsible for articulating a departmental vision that is rooted in racial justice and emphasizes actionable steps according to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to ensure that all users of the John Hay Library have access to equal and consistent assistance for their library needs in a safe and ...

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 advisory, and oth ...

The Nichols Library Board of Trustees seeks a self-directed, customer-focused, data-driven, forward-thinking individual who is passionate about libraries and their role in small communities to serve as Library Director. Working under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, this individual will help design and implement a new, innovative service model for our library, expand onsite and virtual programming, and revitalize our patron base, while providing traditional, core library services to the greater Center Harbor community.Supervisor: The Library Director is accountable to and reports directly to the Library Board of Trustees. ...

Library AssociateRogers Free LibraryBristol, RIThe Rogers Free Library is seeking a patron-focused individual to fill the position of Library Associate. This is a para-professional part-time position working at all public service desks.This position requires flexibility, the ability to adapt quickly to technology, and a thorough knowledge of print and online resources. Individual will be responsible for serving patrons in the library and assisting with programs and outreach. This position reports to the Circulation Supervisor, Reference Librarian, or Youth Services Librarian.Examples of Work:This position will work in any or all of the following library areas: Circulation, Youth Services, and Reference. The examples of work listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various typ ...

PART-TIME CHILDREN’S SERVICES LIBRARIANSeeking a flexible, energetic, and friendly children’s librarian who is comfortable with technology and committed to public service and actively promoting the library within the community.Primary Duties:Coordinates and implements children’s programs, services, and outreach for youth, primarily school age, and their parents and caregivers.Maintains collaborative relationship with area schools and organizations providing youth services.Assists children and parents in finding information and resources; provides readers’ advisory.Supervises the Children’s Room and maintains a safe, productive, and attractive environment.Coordinates with other staff in overall planning for library programs and services.Attends professional meetings and continuing ...

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). ...

OVERVIEW:The Technical Services Librarian manages all aspects of the Technical Services Department including acquisitions, cataloging (original and copy), periodical subscriptions, digital collections, and administration of the ILS (Sierra). In addition, the Technical Services Librarian will participate in collection management with other members of the Library Operations Team. This position may supervise part-time library assistants and student workers, and reports to the Director of Collections & Library Services.RESPONSIBILITIES:Acquisitions:Orders, tracks, and processes all new acquisitions, including print and non-print formats.Manages the acquisitions materials budget, tracks the special book fund designations, and assigns funds to purchases.Participates in the subject selection ...

Plans and conducts library services for children and/or young adults. Advises users on library resources. Selects materials for the collection. Plans and conducts programs and outreach services. Plans, organizes, publicizes, and conducts YA summer reading program. Oversees cataloging and classification of YA materials. Attends professional meetings concerning YA issues. Evening and every other Saturday hours required. Library school student or MLS or MLIS preferred. Please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to director@myespl.org. ...

The Stonington Free Library is growing 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 and over the phoneDelivery of ex ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time circulation assistant for 16 hrs/wk. The position is Monday, 9-1; Tuesday, 4-8; Wednesday, 4-8 and every other Saturday, 8:30-5. Flexibility in working other hours is required.Pay is $12.25/hr.Sunday hours will also be available at time and a half. Duties include:perform all circulation functions, assist patrons, andwork accurately and efficiently. May occasionally cover the youth services department.The ability to work as part of a team is essential.Please send resume and three references to megan@coventrylibrary.org by September 3. ...