Library Assistant-Part Time

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

(Part Time)

The City of Woonsocket is conducting a search for a Library Assistant (Part Time).  Under the supervision of the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Library Assistant supports the patrons of the Harris Public Library by performing the following tasks:  processing new library card applications, checking out and in all library materials, responding to patron inquires either in-person, or by telephone. Additionally, this person performs daily clerical tasks, relocates, and searches for library materials, and performs other duties as assigned.  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 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:                           Library Assistant (Part Time)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Legislative Department/Board of Library Trustees

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Salary:  $17.00 Per Hour

                                                19-Hour Workweek (Some Saturdays)

                                                Part-Time Position, No Benefits

UNION:                                  Non-Union/Non-Classified

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Library Assistant (Part Time) performs support tasks to ensure that library patrons receive an excellent customer service experience at the Circulation Desk in compliance with the library’s policies and procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct service to patrons at the Circulation Desk.  Tasks include:  processing new library card applications, performing checkout and check-in of library materials, responding to patron inquiries in-person or by telephone and directing to appropriate department.
• Perform clerical tasks including but not limited to:  running daily notices and reports, preparing items for interlibrary loan delivery, processing periodicals and newspapers for display/circulation, repairing damaged items.
• Assist in enforcing all library policies.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current library technology.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer