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Weekend Librarian Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

TekWissen LLC

Sr React JS Developer

Woonsocket, RI · On-site

$50 - $53/hr

Building and maintaining reusable components and front-end libraries. * Code Quality: Conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to best practices. * Performance Optimization: Ensuring the ...

MATTRESS WAREHOUSE LLC

Sales Consultant

Newport, RI · On-site

$56 - $86/hr

... library, and more. What we are looking for: We are seeking highly motivated and successful Retail ... weekends. Our typical 4-5-day work week offers our Retail Sales Consultants the opportunity to work ...

Photon

React Developer_Woonsocket, RI

Providence, RI · On-site

$103K - $120K/yr

Collaborate in an agile team environment, ensuring high-quality code through testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and code reviews. Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum ...

Photon

React Developer | Onshore

Providence, RI

$103K - $120K/yr

Collaborate in an agile team environment, ensuring high-quality code through testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and code reviews. Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum ...

Mattress Warehouse LLC

Sales Consultant

Wakefield, RI · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

... library, and more. What we are looking for: We are seeking highly motivated and successful Retail ... weekends. Our typical 4-5-day work week offers our Retail Sales Consultants the opportunity to work ...

MATTRESS WAREHOUSE LLC

Sales Consultant

Wakefield, RI · On-site

$55 - $86/hr

... library, and more. What we are looking for: We are seeking highly motivated and successful Retail ... weekends. Our typical 4-5-day work week offers our Retail Sales Consultants the opportunity to work ...

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How much do weekend librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend librarian in Rhode Island is $60,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $71,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend librarian?

Weekend librarians are professional library staff who work primarily during weekends to assist patrons with finding resources, managing book loans, and providing reference services. They ensure that library operations run smoothly during weekend hours, which are often popular times for community members to visit. Weekend librarians may also organize events, help with technology needs, and maintain a welcoming environment for all visitors.

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

To thrive as a Weekend Librarian, you need a background in library science (often with an MLS or MLIS degree), strong organizational skills, and experience with information management. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), cataloging tools, and digital resource platforms is typically required. Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities help build rapport with patrons and support a positive library environment. These skills ensure efficient operations, accessible resources, and a welcoming atmosphere during weekend hours when independent decision-making is often needed.

What are some unique challenges and rewards of working as a weekend librarian compared to weekday shifts?

As a Weekend Librarian, you may encounter a higher volume of visitors and more diverse patron needs, since weekends often attract families, students, and community members who are unavailable during the week. This can make the environment busier and require strong multitasking and customer service skills. On the upside, weekend shifts often foster a more collaborative atmosphere among staff, as teams are typically smaller and communication is key. Additionally, weekend librarians often have more opportunities to lead special events or workshops, contributing directly to community engagement.

What are the most commonly searched types of Librarian jobs in Rhode Island?

The most popular types of Librarian jobs in Rhode Island are:

What cities in Rhode Island are hiring for Weekend Librarian jobs?

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Infographic showing various Weekend Librarian job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,773 per year, or $29.2 per hour.

Librarian

Meeting Street

Providence, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Description:

 Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential.


Full-time employees receive:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous PTO
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 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 conjunction with students’ voice and choice in learning 
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content and genres throughout the academic year 
  • Provides a variety of learning experiences so that students demonstrate skills and concepts learned through individual and group performance.
  • Cooperates and networks with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to resources outside the school.
  • Models’ effective strategies for developing multiple literacies.
  • Provides guidance in software and hardware evaluation.
  • Understands copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property regulations, and assists others with their understanding and observance of the same.
  • Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day 
  • Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom environment that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies and effective classroom management techniques.

Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.


It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote employees, and to ensure that all other employment practices (i.e. salary and benefits administration, education and training programs, and social and recreational programs) are administered without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness or any other characteristic or category protected by law. It is also our policy to protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to the equal opportunity laws.


Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with valid school librarian/media certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain  
  • Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment 
  • Ability to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workday 
  • Utilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment