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Meeting Street

Librarian

Providence, RI · On-site

Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Librarian for 40 hours per week. Duties: * Teaches grade and age-appropriate reading, research and media skills in ...

Meeting Street

Librarian

Providence, RI · On-site

Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Librarian for 40 hours per week. Duties: * Teaches grade and age-appropriate reading, research and media skills in ...

Meeting Street

Librarian

Providence, RI · On-site

Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Librarian for 40 hours per week. Duties: * Teaches grade and age-appropriate reading, research and media skills in ...

Meeting Street

Librarian

Providence, RI · On-site

Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a Librarian for 40 hours per week. Duties: * Teaches grade and age-appropriate reading, research and media skills in ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for library in Coventry, RI is $15.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.49 and $17.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do library workers do?

Library workers assist patrons in finding and borrowing materials, organize and maintain collections, and help with research and technology use. They may also plan educational programs, manage digital resources, and support community events. The specific duties depend on the role, such as librarian, library assistant, or technician, but all focus on making information accessible to the public.

What qualifications do I need to get a job in a library?

Different library jobs have varying qualifications. To become a librarian, you need a master’s degree in either library science or information studies. This is important if you work with students in an academic setting. You also need some research experience and a strong awareness of research procedures and tools. Library technicians and assistants need to have a high school diploma or a GED certificate and strong administrative skills. If you are seeking a job in library computer support, you need at least a bachelor’s degree in information technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Librarian, you typically need a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS), strong research skills, and organizational abilities. Familiarity with library management systems, digital archives, and cataloguing tools like MARC or Dewey Decimal Classification is essential. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills help librarians engage diverse patrons and collaborate with colleagues. These competencies ensure effective resource management, support lifelong learning, and enhance community access to information.

What are some common challenges faced by library staff when adapting to digital resources and technology?

Library staff often encounter challenges such as staying current with rapidly evolving digital platforms, assisting patrons with varying levels of tech literacy, and integrating new technologies with existing catalog systems. Balancing traditional library services with digital resource management requires ongoing training and flexibility. However, many libraries provide professional development opportunities and foster a supportive team environment to help staff successfully navigate these changes.

What is the difference between Library vs Archivist?

AspectLibraryArchivist
Required CredentialsLibrary degree or certification, MLS/MLISArchival certification, MLS/MLIS often preferred
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special librariesArchives, museums, historical institutions
Industry UsageInformation management, education, public servicePreservation, historical records, cultural heritage

Libraries and archivists both manage information resources, but libraries focus on providing access to current materials for the public or specific groups, while archivists preserve historical records and rare collections. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Can you get a job at a library with no experience?

Library jobs, such as library assistants or clerks, often do not require prior experience and may provide on-the-job training. Strong organizational skills, customer service ability, and familiarity with library systems can improve chances of employment, even for entry-level applicants.

What are jobs in libraries?

Jobs in libraries include positions such as librarian, library assistant, archivist, and library technician. These roles involve managing collections, assisting patrons, organizing resources, and maintaining library systems, often requiring knowledge of cataloging, customer service skills, and familiarity with library management software.
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Infographic showing various Library job openings in Coventry, RI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,890 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Senior Library Specialist- Access Services- Circulation

Brown University

Providence, RI • On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provides customer service and assistance to library users in support of library services

  • Assists users with locating, retrieving, borrowing, and copying library materials, and creates or edits related records

  • Maintains and troubleshoots library equipment, processes resource sharing requests, and supports the operation of the course reserve system

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Job description

Job Description:
Performs skilled tasks in Circulation in support of the Library's mission. Provides library users with timely assistance and customer service, and promotes self-sufficiency in locating and using library and information resources, equipment and services onsite or online. Provides library users with timely retrieval of library materials upon request and within preferred time frame. Performs functions related to the operation and maintenance of course reserve system.
This library bargaining unit position is scheduled. This position is 10 months during the academic year. Sunday through Thursday. Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides customer service and assistance to users in support of library services
  • Provides instruction and guidance on how to use the library, access its resources, and develop information seeking skills
  • Provides assistance to increase patron self-sufficiency
  • Assists users with research software and related tools (e.g., bibliographic citation management software and e-book reading software)
  • Interprets library policies and procedures
  • Assists users in locating alternative information resources and services
  • Answers directional, navigational, informational, and how-to queries
  • Facilitates referral of in-depth questions to specialists as appropriate
  • Responds to and interacts with online users referring to specialists as appropriate
  • Assists users in locating, retrieving, borrowing, and copying library-owned information resources
  • Routes, lends, pages, searches, receives, charges, discharges, holds, scans, downloads, and copies library materials
  • Creates and edits patron, course reserve, bibliographic (e.g., minimal level "on the fly") records. Creates and edits item records for storage.
  • Collects fines and fees, adjusts patron accounts, issues library privileges, and assigns carrels/lockers
  • Assists onsite users with the Library's public equipment; does basic troubleshooting, arranges for repair, and refers to specialist as appropriate.
  • Checks and performs basic maintenance on the Library's public equipment (e.g., fills paper trays, adds toner, clears paper jams, stocks needed supplies)
  • Assists onsite users with other equipment within the library, including CIS-owned, Graphic Services owned and Brown Card-owned equipment in the absence of non-library staff; does basic troubleshooting, refers to specialist as appropriate.
  • Utilizes resource sharing systems including consortial and reciprocal agreements to borrow and lend library materials
  • Receives and processes requests for material such as course reserves or resource sharing
  • Physically prepares material for reserves and resource sharing, and for return to stacks
  • Identifies, selects and creates physical or digital copies of source material requested for course reserves or resource sharing
  • Creates links for electronic reserves
  • Assists with compliance with resource sharing policies within Library guidelines
  • Maintains hold shelf, and Course Reserves.
  • Opens and closes revolving door at the Rockefeller Library in the absence of other security personnel.
  • Assumes additional responsibility on evenings, weekends and holidays for collections and buildings in the absence of other library personnel
  • Trains and provides assistance to co-workers
  • Trains, schedules their work, and directs student assistants
  • Performs related duties as required

Supervisor: Rockefeller Circulation Manager or Science Library Circulation Manager
Works independently under general direction; makes independent judgments and decisions within scope of library policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Computer skills, ability to use standard computer software packages
  • Previous public service experience in an academic library preferred
  • Experience with automated library systems desirable
  • Capacity to learn new technologies and systems necessary for continually effective job performance
  • Ability to interact favorably with library users and co-workers
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately with reasonable speed
  • Knowledge of one or more foreign languages desirable
  • Successful completion of a test may be required
  • Will be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Physical Application Required
  • Ability to unpack, shelve, and move library material which typically weigh up to 10 pounds, but on occasion (e.g., in the absence of student workers), may transport books and/or trays weighing up to 20 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally place and retrieve library material located on shelves, which requires bending and reaching arms overhead. On occasion may need to use a kick step or ladder to retrieve material from shelves.
  • Ability to read fine print with or without assistive technology
  • Ability to sit for long periods at a computer screen

Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-07-28
Job Posting Title:
Senior Library Specialist- Access Services- Circulation
Department:
University Library
Grade:
Library Grades
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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