Library Aide, Prescott Library, The Wheeler School, Providence RI

Posted March 2, 2022

Description:

The Prescott Library at The Wheeler School in Providence, RI, provides a safe and
nurturing environment for students, faculty, and staff and works to ensure that
students from grades N-12 develop essential skills needed to navigate the rapidly
evolving information landscape of the 21st century.

Job Summary and Duties:
The Library Aide provides clerical and administrative support including, managing
the circulation desk, assisting with the public access catalog, processing new books,
working with the Follett Destiny report feature, ordering materials, and supplies, and
any work deemed necessary to support the library program (s), in the Lower, Middle,
and Upper School Libraries. This is a part-time academic year position of 20 hours
per week.

Qualifications and Performance Expectations:
The successful candidate will have some experience working in a library and/or a
school setting. The Library Aide will demonstrate attention to detail, proficiency with
computers and the GSuite, and the ability to work independently. In addition, the
candidate will have demonstrated:

1. Strong organizational skills
2. Strong technology skills
3. Enjoyment working with students in an educational or library setting
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
5. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including working comfortably
   with different management styles
6. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
   MLIS students are encouraged to apply
   Compensation: $20.00/hr depending on experience. There are no additional benefits
   with this position

How to apply:

Any interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Brooke Strachan at [email protected].