Adult Services Librarian, Mount Pleasant Library/Providence Community Library, Providence, RI

Posted November 4, 2016

Salary Range:  $19.86 per hr.
Hours: Part-time (18.50) hours per week, no benefits
Posted: November 1, 2016
Deadline:  Applications accepted until position is filled.

Duties:

Responsible for the direct provision of services to the adults and teens of the Mount Pleasant Community Library.  Primary duties include the provision of reference and readers advisory assistance, collection development, and teen, adult, and community programs that are relevant to the populations served.

The Adult Services Librarian participates in the development of library service at the library as well as in community outreach activity, and oversees volunteer workers.  Coverage at other libraries and departments as needed. 

18.50 hours per week and includes some evenings and weekends:

Wednesday – 12pm – 6pm (6h) *
Thursday – 9:30am – 6pm (7.5h) 
Alternate – Friday – 1pm – 6pm (5h)

*Once a month schedule will be adjusted to lead the adult book club in the morning. 

Requirements: 

MLS from and ALA accredited library school.  A strong background in programming and in bibliographic instruction is preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Send resume, cover letter and three references to:  

Maria Melvin, HR Manager, [email protected], (401) 467-2700 x.1606.