Part-Time Library Circulation & Reserves Assistant

RISD - Rhode Island School of Design; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RISD’s Fleet Library is hiring a Part-Time Library Assistant, Circulation & Reserves, to support the Circulation/Reserve Desk, assist users with a wide range of services, and help with reserves processing and audiovisual equipment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of customer service experience; proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Sierra LMS; strong communication; and the ability to work with diverse populations in an arts-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of customer service experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Familiarity with library policies and operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor circulation/deserve desk and first-floor reading room.
• Open and close the library; perform check in/out and shelf reading.
• Assist students, staff, and faculty with questions and policies.
• Support Reserves, digitization, and uploading materials to platforms.
• Supervise student employees and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with librarians on audiovisual and equipment needs.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Sierra LMS

AV equipment

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Sierra library system

Digitization/scanning tools

Course platforms

Job description

RISD’s Fleet Library is hiring a Part-Time Library Assistant, Circulation & Reserves, to support the Circulation/Reserve Desk, assist users with a wide range of services, and help with reserves processing and audiovisual equipment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of customer service experience; proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Sierra LMS; strong communication; and the ability to work with diverse populations in an arts-focused