Additional Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

NT00095

Benefits Eligible?

Section

Academic Affairs

Number of Positions Available

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Fall 2024 Semester

Posting Date

07 / 30 / 2024

End of Temporary or Limited Position

Priority given to applicants who apply by

Closing Date

08 / 20 / 2024

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions / Information for Applicants

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Min Salary

Max Salary

FLSA

Exempt

AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Reference Librarian

Department Name

Adams Library

Academic or Calendar Year

Temporary

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Part-time, temporary position (Academic Year 2024-2025), 19 hours per week when classes are in session (Mon-Wed, 2 : 00-7 : 00PM, and Thurs, 3 : 00-7 : 00)

Position Overview

The part-time monthly Reference librarian works the Reference Desk to provide coverage on Monday-Thursday evenings. The individual will be responsible for reference and research assistance to the Rhode Island College campus community and patrons who may use the Library and promote effective use of library resources by students and faculty.

Essential Duties

• Provide reference and research services to Rhode Island College students, faculty, and staff, as well as to community users, which includes but is not limited to instructing users how to search the library’s catalog, print resources, electronic databases, and other available information sources.
• Provide general reference service and research support in person, by phone, by email and by chat to patrons.
• Perform basic referral to other campus resources as needed.
• Serve as supervisor and backup to Reference Student Assistants whose shifts overlap with this part time librarian.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the Adams Library and / or the reference librarians.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of integrated library systems, online databases, LibGuides and MS Office.
• Ability to provide reference service and research support to library patrons.
• Good writing and communications skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Effective independent and team work skills.

Required Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Library reference experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLS degree or enrolled in an MLS program with coursework in reference completed
• Experience providing reference service to college-level students
• Academic library experience.
• Bilingual

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Last updated : 2024-07-30