Librarian

Overview

The Community College of RI is currently seeking a part-time reference librarian to provide library services to students, faculty, and staff. Under the supervision of the head of reference, the part-time librarian will provide reference and instruction services as requested and will participate in the development and management of resources used to support these activities. Work schedule will be primarily during the day, but there may be occasional opportunities for evening and weekend coverage.

• Assisting patrons at the reference desk.
• Instructing library patrons in the use of the online catalog, periodical databases, other library resources, and the Internet.
• Answering phone/online chat reference questions.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the reference collection and online services.
• Plan and conduct library instruction sessions as needed.
• Assisting patrons at the circulation desk with checking in and out materials and activating library cards.

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program required.
• Professional library reference experience required.
• Experience with web-based resources and electronic databases required.

• Experience in library instruction preferred.
• Experience with OCLC WMS preferred.
• Academic library experience preferred.

The Community College of Rhode Island is committed to assisting all community members in providing for their own safety and security. Prospective employees can review the college’s Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics (“Clery Report”). The Clery Report contains information on campus security and personal safety, including crime prevention, campus police law-enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other important matters about security on campus.

It also contains statistics for the three previous calendar years on reported crimes that occurred on campus and certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the college and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the college.

CCRI participates in E-Verify.

Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.

The Community College of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.