Library Assistant (part-time)

Town of Bristol • Bristol, RI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Free Library is hiring a part-time Library Assistant to work at various service desks, primarily serving patrons in the library. The position requires 9 to 17 hours per week, including Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM and some Saturdays. Additional fill-in hours may be available at any service desk when other staff are absent. The position reports directly to the relevant service desk department head. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour.

The Library Assistant performs circulation and patron-support duties, helps patrons use library services and resources, responds to requests for basic hardware and software troubleshooting, promotes library resources and programs, maintains the accuracy of reserve and collection shelves, and prepares book carts for efficient shelving. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated people skills in person and over the phone, developed through retail, library, customer service, or other public service experience.
• Strong work ethic, including reliable attendance, punctuality, organization, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to understand and use IT best practices.
• Ability to work well with the public and collaboratively as a team member.
• Computer proficiency and willingness to learn new applications.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Previous library experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete circulation duties in the Integrated Library System (ILS), including checking materials in and out, registering patrons for library cards, and locating materials online and in the library.
• Maintain patron privacy.
• Assist patrons with using and accessing library services and resources.
• Assist with responding to requests for help troubleshooting and solving hardware and software problems.
• Promote library resources and programs.
• Maintain the accuracy of items on reserve and collection shelves.
• Serve at circulation or reference desks during shifts.
• Set up book carts so the Library Page can shelve materials efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED