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HEAD OF INFORMATION SERVICES

Providence Public Library

Providence, RI

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: fifteen 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 Servic ...

PART TIME CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN

Lincoln Public Library

Lincoln, RI

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking a librarian who enjoys working with children 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 9-17 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday mornings, every other Friday 9-5, and an occasional Saturday 9-5. 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 $24 an hourPlease forward resume and references to Lincoln ...

Head Reference Librarian

Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library

Harrisville, RI

The Town of Burrillville, a community located in northwest Rhode Island, is seeking applicants for the position of Head Reference Librarian. The opening is at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, a 24,900 square foot facility, located in the village of Harrisville. This is a department head position, and involves planning, implementing and supervising all reference and adult programming services. Individual must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision, and be capable of supervising staff and volunteers. This position reports to the Assistant Director. This is a full time position (35 hours per week) with some nights and weekends required.Salary Range: $53,000 – $57,000 (depending on qualifications) plus excellent benefitsMinimum Qualifications:· Master ...

Lead Reader Services Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Providence, RI

https://risd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/RISDLI/job/Providence/Lead-Reader-Services-Assistant_R-01278Job SummaryRhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Lead Reader Services Assistant to join the Library department. Fleet Library at RISD is a place for inquiry and inspiration with over 100,000 books and periodicals, institutional archives, special collections, artists' books, material samples and picture collection.The Lead Reader Services Assistant oversees all operations in the Dale Reading Room for Archives and Special Collections at Fleet Library, serving the rare book, artists’ book and design collections and the institutional archives. Serves as the first point of contact for patrons wanting to visit Special Collections or RISD Archives. Responsible for access to the non-circulating ...

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS - ACCESS & OUTREACH LIBRARIAN

Providence Public Library

Providence, RI

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS - ACCESS & OUTREACH LIBRARIANFT 35 HRS/WKThis position increases access to historic materials in the collections and provides exhibition support, while also having the opportunity to design and facilitate creative and high-impact learning opportunities through community-building, 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 Pro ...

Library Associate

East Smithfield Public Library

50 Esmond St., Smithfield, RI

Looking for a customer service oriented, friendly, engaging person to work our main circulation desk. Main tasks include all circulation desk duties, including, but not limited to: checking materials in/out, registering patrons for library cards and programs, reader’s advisory, placing and filling holds, assisting patrons in using online and in house resources and some reference help. Love of books a plus. 5 hours every other Friday and Saturday required. Responsible for opening and closing the library on Saturday after training period. Other 5 hours as necessary to fill in for planned staff PTO days. Average hours per week 10. Salary $15.00 per hour. Associate Degree preferred. Preference given to candidates with previous library experience, particularly with Koha/Aspen. Excellent compu ...

Assistant Director/Technology Coordinator

Cumberland Public Library

Cumberland, RI

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORNATURE OF WORKThis is responsible administrative and professional library work in the direction of all activities at the town library facilities.An employee in this class assists the Director and staff in providing the best possible library service to patrons and, in the absence of the Library Director, assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the town library. Work includes the supervision of all library employees, the implementation of operating procedures in accordance with professional standards of library administration, and carrying out responsibilities within policy directives of the Board of Trustees.In addition, an employee in this class serves as systems coordinator for new technologies in the library, including assistan ...

Librarian II – Coordinator of Adult Services

Warwick Public Library

Warwick Public Library

Plans, organizes, directs and manages Library Adult Services; participates inshort and long range planning; engages in community outreach and coordinates activities with other librarydepartments. Provides the leadership necessary to develop and implement reference services, outreach,collection development, instruction services and kindred library initiatives. Duties include:Develops and interprets Adult Services policies and procedures.Coordinates planning and service delivery for the department and in collaboration with other librarydepartments.Directs the daily operations of the Reference Department to ensure the highest quality service.Confers and collaborates with colleagues to develop and monitor collections development for the adultreference and circulating collections.Participates i ...

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 ...