Student Library Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:
Job Summary
Based Primarily in the Library Mailroom in the Rockefeller Library: Supports the moving and storage of library physical materials and mail to and from 10 Park Lane and on campus Library facilities.
Performs Library and warehouse related duties as required by orderly Library operations.
Typical duties could include transport of materials, shipping and receiving and physical storage
preparation throughout Library facilities. Interacts in a courteous and helpful manner in performing the job.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Drives delivery vehicles to transport library materials, supplies, and equipment according to established schedules.
• Ensure the security and integrity of vehicles and cargo through proper handling and storage protocols.
• Operate vehicles safely in full accordance with traffic laws, University policies, and departmental security procedures.
• Reports all emergencies, including accidents involving Library vehicles, to immediate supervisor
• Delivers and picks up vehicles for periodic scheduled service
• Checks safety of delivery vehicles including tire inflation, mirrors, wiper blades, and lights
• Assists Library event staff with set up and break down of chairs for events on an occasional basis
• Reports all malfunctions of delivery vehicles to the supervisor immediately
• Collects bins and book trucks, and loads and transports them via Library vehicles to insure next-day delivery of Library collections to and from all Library locations
• Lifts, pushes, and pulls heavy loads on a regular basis. This includes transporting heavily loaded book trucks, moving heavy packages, and arranging stock from cartons to shelves *
• Assures security, orderliness and cleanliness of all receiving, storage and stockroom areas within scope of responsibility. Assures proper storage of all materials at all times
• Observes proper receiving procedures. This includes checking quantities against purchasing requisitions and refusing deliveries which do not meet established criteria.
• Resolves any discrepancies in deliveries and immediately informs supervisor of those discrepancies that cannot be resolved
• Receives, sorts and delivers incoming and inter-office mail shipments
• Delivers materials to appropriate departments
• Packs and prepares outgoing mail shipments and keeps a log of outgoing mail
• Fills supply requests from library inventory
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Rockefeller loading dock and mail room areas. This includes maintaining continuous coverage for shipping and receiving while maintaining security by restricting access through the Rockefeller mail room during business hours
• Trains, schedules workflow and directs student assistants
• Trains and provides assistance to co-workers
• Loads and unloads boxes, bins, book trucks, and other carriers of library materials
• Vacuums and cleans materials accessioned into the LCA
• Copies and prints duplicate barcodes and affixes to items
• Sizes, sorts, counts, and creates batch track worksheets
• Folds and assembles trays for use in shelving
• Properly handles delicate and fragile materials
• Performs library & warehouse related duties as required
Supervisor: Head of Collections Management, Rockefeller Library
Works independently under general direction, makes independent judgments and decisions within the scope of Library policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduate from high school or equivalent, and two years post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and write English
• Accuracy in counting, weighing and recording data.
• Ability to function as an effective member of a team
• Ability to interact favorably with the public and coworkers
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills
• Ability to perform work accurately and at reasonable speed
• Must possess and maintain a valid US State issued motor vehicle operators' license.
• Experience driving a box or similar size truck is preferred.
• Ability to work in multiple locations as directed and assigned by the supervisor
• Physical strength and stamina for prolonged standing, lifting and carrying heavy library materials*.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
*A three tier book truck empty weighs approximately 62 pounds.
*A three tier single-sided book truck fully loaded weighs approximately 287 pounds.
*A three tier double-sided book truck fully loaded weighs approximately 485 pounds.
*Boxes can weigh up to 50 pounds.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Library Union position which must be posted internally for five (5) work days prior to posting for external candidates.
Best Consideration Date: June 15, 2026
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-05-19
Job Posting Title:
Senior Library Associate Specialist - Library Mailroom and Annex
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:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.
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