Library Commons Assistant (2 openings, part-time), Phillips Memorial Library, Providence, RI

Posted October 29, 2021

Description:

The Phillips Memorial Library at Providence College is seeking to fill two part-time Library Commons Assistant positions.

Overview:

Assist library patrons at the public service desks, computer stations, via the telephone, email and elsewhere in the library. Assist the library staff in administrative, public, and collections services as needed.

Part-time, 25 hours per week with the following schedule:

Position 1
Monday: 4:00 pm-12:00 am
Tuesday: 6:00 pm-12:00 am
Wednesday: 6:00 pm-12:00 am
Saturday: 9:45 am-3:45 pm

Position 2
Tuesday: 6:00 pm-12:00 am
Wednesday: 6:00 pm-12:00 am
Thursday:- 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Essential Duties:

1. Assist library patrons in their needs concerning circulation, reserves, materials location, interlibrary loan, basic technology needs (computer hardware PC/Macintosh and software, research, digital services, printing, processing formatting, e-mail communications, etc.), especially from the circulation desk, other areas of the library and over the telephone.

2. Assist library administration and Commons staff, with basic needs, including circulation (PC and HELIN loans, patron record databases, etc.), stacks-maintenance and collection/building projects, reference and digital services, collections services, archives and special collections, as needed.

3. Operate and perform basic troubleshooting for computers, scanners, printers and copy machines such as removing jammed paper, adding toner, and calling for service and supplies.

4. Opens and closes the Library as needed, ensuring that the building is secure and that materials and equipment are properly stored and secured.

Marginal Duties:

1. Assist in ILL activities, including PC, HELIN and outside requests.

2. Perform basic and intermediate computer and other technological functions, including scanning, MSOffice activities, managing databases, creating, analyzing and integrating spreadsheets, and importing graphics and other information into a document.

3. Produce correspondence and documentation through typing, word processing, formatting, use of charts, graphs and other visuals, collating, photocopying, binding, etc., according to the standards of the department and the College; proofread for content, language and grammar.

4. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience Required:

•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Experience with HELIN and/or Innovative Interfaces, Inc. system.
•Prior library or office experience.
•Technology (MSOffice, digitization, etc.) skills preferred.
•Library experience with OCLC Worldshare preferred.

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.