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LIBRARIAN 1 PART TIME

City of Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket, RI Part Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2027

SUMMARY

Performs entry level work as a professional librarian

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Providing professional reference assistance and reader’s advisory service to library patrons
  • Participating in the development of the library’s collection
  • Supervising and training other staff members
  • Handling emergency situations that arise during the weekend or evening hours
  • Cataloging and classifying library material
  • Entering material into computer files
  • Maintaining and developing various files and indexes
  • Writing grants and researching special projects
  • Filling and processing interlibrary loan requests
  • Planning, presenting and publicizing library programs
  • Advising department head in the development of policies and procedures
  • Representing the library in the community and professional meetings
  • Compiling bibliographies and making written contributions to library publication
  • Performing related work as required
  • Assisting other departments when needed.
  • Instructing others in use of library resources
  • Maintaining work area in good order
  • Compiles statistics and develops reports relating to area of responsiblity

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALAaccredited school, and course work in area of specialization. Employee must have knowledge of library resources and procedures. Employee must also have knowledge of current technological applications for information access and ability to utilize these resources with a high degree of accuracy and proficiency.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from library users. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to library users, top management, public groups and/or boards of trustees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such a discount, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to interpret bar graphs and charts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to function as a member of a tem to achieve library goals and objectives.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to use a computer keyboard.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, numerous people talking at normal levels..

SCHEDULE

Two nights a week Monday and Wednesday 3 pm to 9 pm, alternate Friday/Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

Pay: $34.18 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $37

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