Part-Time Library Assistant, Circulation and Reserves

RISD - Rhode Island School of Design; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Part-Time Library Assistant, Circulation & Reserves to join Fleet Library. You will assist and guide library users, open/close the library, manage circulation/reserves, and support audiovisual services.

The role emphasizes inclusivity and excellent service in a campus setting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in customer service; familiarity with library systems (Sierra) and AV equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service, preferably in a college or library setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the circulation/reserve desk and first-floor reading room.
• Open and close the library as needed.
• Ensure equipment is ready for operation.
• Perform circulation functions such as checking books in and out, shelf reading, and other special tasks as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of library policies and practices.
• Assist students, staff, and faculty with directional and policy questions.
• Refer inquiries to librarians and other appropriate contacts.
• Support Curricular Video Reserves and Course Reserves functions as needed, including but not limited to: digitizing films, scanning texts, and uploading materials to course platforms.
• Provide support and supervision for student employees.
• Understand and be familiar with library policies and procedures; ensure that policies are carried out; and make recommendations for modifications to the supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Library systems

AV equipment

Interpersonal skills

Google/Microsoft suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Sierra library system

AV equipment

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Part-Time Library Assistant, Circulation & Reserves to join Fleet Library. As our Part-Time Library Assistant, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the Circulation/Reserve Desk. You will assist and guide all library users with a wide variety of services, serve as a central point of contact for a variety of routine and non-routine library questions, open and close the library as scheduled, and actively participate in the processing of Reserves and the use of audiovisual equipment. The successful candidate will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Monitor the circulation/reserve desk and first-floor reading room.
• Open and close the library as needed.
• Ensure equipment is ready for operation.
• Perform circulation functions such as checking books in and out, shelf reading, and other special tasks as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of library policies and practices.
• Assist students, staff, and faculty with directional and policy questions.
• Refer inquiries to librarians and other appropriate contacts.
• Support Curricular Video Reserves and Course Reserves functions as needed, including but not limited to: digitizing films, scanning texts, and uploading materials to course platforms.
• Provide support and supervision for student employees.
• Understand and be familiar with library policies and procedures; ensure that policies are carried out; and make recommendations for modifications to the supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service, preferably in a college or library setting, are required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with computer software such as Google or Microsoft suite; ability to quickly learn new software applications.
• Familiarity with basic audiovisual and scanning equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple diverse populations in an artistic setting.
• Proficiency with library management systems, preferably Sierra, is preferred.
• Library shelving and shelf reading experience is preferred.
• Audiovisual digitization and file management experience is preferred.
• Supervisory experience (other staff and/or student employees) is preferred.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive work environment and the ability to work respectfully and effectively across differences in background, role, and perspective.

Union:

No

Work Schedule:

21 hours per week; 12 months per year

Employment Status:

Part-time; Non-exempt; Regular

Regular Grade:

820NE

Work Modality:

In-person

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

RISD recognizes inclusion and belonging as fundamental to its learning and working community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to this community and to our commitment to excellence.

RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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Rhode Island School of Design is a nonprofit college and museum founded in 1877 in Providence, RI — one of the first art and design schools in the US. Our students engage in rigorous, studio-based learning and liberal arts studies. By cultivating expansive and elastic thinking, RISD equips artists, designers and scholars to generate and challenge the ideas that shape our world. Find out much more about RISD at risd.edu/about.