The Library and CTE Assistant position is an exciting new role within the Bryant University Krupp Library and the Center for Teaching Excellence providing support to the library with a focus on the Research & Instruction Department, as well as providing administrative support to the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Title: Young Adult Librarian (20 Hours) Summary:
The Newport Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Young Adult Librarian. This position is 20 hours per week including evening and rotating Saturday hours. Occasional Sunday hours are required as needed.
This is a shared position with another Young Adult Library Associate.
Duties:
Reference Services
Provides readers’ advisory and reference services to all patrons.
Compiles bibliographies and instructional materials to meet the needs of young adults.
Provides instruction to groups and individuals, both formally and informally, regarding the use
of Library materials and services.
Provides technical assistance to patrons using electronic resources in the Library including
printing, monitoring PCs, troubleshooting, database use, mobile printing, e-books, etc.
Programming and Publicity
Plans and facilitates programs for young adults.
Assists with outreach to local schools and community organizations.
Contributes to the development and execution of the teen summer reading program.
Assists with displays and exhibits in the Library relevant to young adults.
Compiles information for the bi-monthly Library newsletter.
Communication
Strives to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for all Library users.
Maintains familiarity with young adult users of the Library and establishes good rapport.
Technology
Evaluates and maintains the young adult portion of the Library’s website.
Promotes the young adult department on social media.
Cooperates with the Young Adult Library Associate in planning and implementing technology
related programs for teens.
Collection
Evaluates and purchases materials for the young adult collection from established vendors.
Participates in the maintenance and weeding of materials for young adults.
Shelves materials as needed.
Updated 10/24 Staff Development
Develops and maintains professional and personal skills by keeping up with current trends in
Library Science with a special attention to youth services.
Serves on the Library’s internal committees as relevant and attends staff meetings.
Essential Functions
Collaborates effectively with the Young Adult Library Associate and thrives in a team-focused
environment.
Exercises sufficient judgement to perform the job.
Communicates easily and effectively in group and individual situations using oral and written
communication skills.
Performs the job in a reasonable time and in a manner which achieves reasonable performance
and quality standards.
Possesses excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new applications.
Exhibits flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic, busy and changing environment.
Excels in time management, is punctual and is a visible presence in the Young Adult
Department.
Supervises young adult patrons in the Library, enforces Library behavior policies and
encourages input and use of young adult facilities.
Purchases supplies as needed.
Manages the young adult department budget.
Contributes to the monthly, annual and statistical reports.
Participates in the development of the Library’s Long Range Plan.
Is available to work various work evenings and weekends with some variations as needed.
Maintains a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in-state as needed.
Organizational Relationships
Reports to the Head of Youth Services.
Works closely and communicates effectively with the Young Adult Library Associate.
Cooperates with other departments with regard to provision of services to all patrons, with
special responsibility to young adults.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in Library Science preferred.
GSLIS
students are encouraged to apply.
Experience working with young adults preferred.
Working knowledge of Koha/Aspen desirable and knowledge of WordPress and Canva a plus.
Salary
Salary will be based on education and experience.
The Library adheres to the state’s Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act, providing paid sick leave for its part-time employees. The Newport Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to jobs@newportlibraryri.org. Position will be open until filled.
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The University of Rhode Island's University Libraries seeks a full-time
Information Services Technician I.
* The regular work schedule for this position is Sunday through
Thursday, 4:30pm to 12:30am.
* During the summer & Spring Break & Winter Intersession - that
schedule is subject to change.
Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access
Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance
to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the
Circulation Desk.
The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other
full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of
student employees.
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I first met Dr. Donna Gilton over 20
years ago when I was a librarian at Hartford (Connecticut) Public Library
attending a conference at the New Haven, Connecticut public library.
I believe the all-day conference was on diversity in our local
libraries. Donna was in attendance with Dr. Michael Havener, the
then dean of the University of Rhode Island Graduate School Library and
Information Studies program. The main speaker was Dr. Carla Hayden, presently
the 14th Librarian of Congress, whom at that time was the CEO of Enoch Pratt
Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland. While working on her Ph.D. at
the University of Pittsburgh, not only did they room together but Donna and Dr.
Hayden became very close friends.
I saw Donna a few other times before
relocating to Rhode Island at various library conferences. We were
always cordial and she invariably had something humorous to share to make you
laugh.
Upon retiring from HPL and moving to
South County, near URI, I met with Dr. Havener to discuss the number of unrepresented
students of color in the GSLIS program. I humored him by stating “I
guess they do not have any Black librarians in Rhode Island other than Dr.
Gilton.” I asked him this question due to my attendance at a Rhode Island
Library Association annual conference at Bryant University. I remember seeing
only one librarian of color that spring day, Marlene Lopes, former special
collections librarian at Rhode Island College, who became a member of
CORI.
I am
not sure what Dr. Havener said to Donna, she always used to tell me, “he
instructed me to meet with you.” I recollect saying to her, “as a seasoned
educator and a pioneering voice in the library world and due to your immense expertise and
passion for librarians, he selected the right professor to meet with me.”
And not to mention her institutional and community knowledge. These words
would always make her smile, that grin and smirk she would portray.
During
our first meeting, she stated that Attorney Denise Dowdell, a former librarian,
should be on board for future meetings as we discuss the under representation
of Black librarians in the state. Thus, the idea and discussion proved
feasible to organize a group of librarians of color in RI. Therefore,
Cornucopia of Rhode Island: A Library Community of Color, CORI was
established.
Dr.
Havener, Dr. Gilton, Denise and myself would meet several times a month at the
home of Dr. GIlton and her mother, Mrs. Hattie Gilton, whom we decided would be
ex-officio of our organization. Plus, Mother Hattie always prepared
a full course meal, whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner and we always sat
at the formal dining room table and ate off fine china plates. No
wonder it took forever to incorporate, we procrastinated just to continue with
Mother Hattie’s sumptuous meals.
After months of meetings, research,
discussions and Denise’s design of the CORI logo, in September 2005 we had our
inaugural program at URI’s University Club. An invitation to every RI librarian
and library worker of color that Gilton and Havener could think
of, including current and former URI GSLIS Prism Fellows was disseminated.
Librarians of color from neighboring states, Connecticut and Massachusetts were
also invited and many attended. Our featured speaker for the
luncheon was Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) former executive director
of the Queens Library's Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center
in New York. Andrew has returned to RI on several occasions as guest
speaker for CORI as well as for RILA annual conferences.
Since inception, CORI has presented at
RILA’s annual conferences as well as established a yearly fall
mini-conference. Guess speakers for both have included well known
and prominent librarians throughout the country. From Dr. Hayden,
who returned her honorarium from RILA and benefited it
to CORI, with the stipulation that it be used for future CORI programs, to
presidents of ALA, former ALA executive director, Tracie Hall and Jack Reed,
Senior Senator of Rhode Island. Whenever we invited a notable speaker to
Rhode Island to speak pro bono or at a lower speaker’s cost and they accepted
our invitation, Donna and I would always be tickled pink.
Without Dr. Gilton’s input and URI
GSLIS support, there would be no CORI. In between writing her books
and numerous articles, teaching, playing the piano for her church choir, Donna
was always present for CORI. We normally carpooled together or with
other CORI members in our area of the woods to drive throughout Rhode Island
for our Saturday morning meetings. I will forever cherish those
drives and Donna’s funny stories. When Donna learned that she had
cancer, her tenacity and good humor never quit. She preserved
through it all without murmuring or negativity and always had a joke to share.
Rest in peace, my first librarian friend in Rhode Island. Your kind spirit and willingness to march on will always be remembered with a smile.
