Children's Library Assistant-Part Time

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY ASSISTANT

(Part Time)

The City of Woonsocket is conducting a search for a Children’s Library Assistant (Part Time).  Under the supervision of the Chief Children’s and Youth Services Librarian, the Children’s Library Assistant provides excellent customer service to the patrons of the Harris Public Library by performing the following tasks:  assists children and their families with researching, relocating and searching for library materials, monitors children and teenager computer areas, assists at the Circulation Desk as needed, performs other duties as assigned.  This is a part time position at 19 hours per week.  The hourly schedule includes some evening and Saturday hours.  This position is available to full time students under the age of 19, as well as those individuals working in non‑profits, and previous library work.

Application Deadline:     Friday, February 20, 2026

Position Type:     Part Time Position (Non-Union/Non-Classified)

Salary:     $17.00 Per Hour

Hours/Week:     19 Hours Per Week, Including Some Evenings and Saturdays

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website at www.woonsocketri.gov.  Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.gov.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.gov.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                           Children’s Library Assistant (Part Time)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Legislative Department/Board of Library Trustees

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Salary:  $17.00 Per Hour

                                                19-Hour Workweek (Some Evenings and Saturdays)

                                                Part-Time Position, No Benefits

UNION:                                  Non-Union/Non-Classified

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Chief Children and Youth Services Librarian, the Children’s Library Assistant (Part Time) provides excellent customer service to children and families in compliance with the library’s policies and procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide reference assistance to children and families, including locating materials and providing materials suggestions.
• Process library materials including data entry of new materials and discarding of old materials.
• Process new library card applications.
• Monitor children’s and teen computer areas; assist with printing and provide troubleshooting with computer equipment as needed.
• Assist at the Circulation Desk when needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required

An Equal Opportunity Employer