Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
YOUTH SERVICES PART-TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN, Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (N
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Narragansett, Rhode Island, us, 02882
YOUTH SERVICES PART-TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN, Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett, RI)
YOUTH SERVICES PART-TIME TECHNICIAN
Part-time (19.5 hours per week)
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with occasional evenings
Job Description: The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library is seeking a community-oriented, intelligent, customer-service focused, and technologically capable individual to join the library team. The library technician serves as support staff and will be called upon to exercise judgment in the application of library techniques and procedures. While the library technician will have to perform some routine clerical tasks, he/she will be assigned responsibilities for numerous aspects of the daily operation of the library. Specific duties are determined by the Library Director and Youth Services Librarian, and may vary considerably with circumstances. As one of the persons most visible to patrons entering the library’s Youth Services department, the library technician must project a friendly and helpful attitude, and be willing to try to satisfy patron needs, both by using his/her own knowledge and skills, and by seeking the assistance of the Director or Youth Services Librarian when needed. The Library Technician assists with youth programming and serves in the absence of the Youth Services Librarian. The Library Technician must know policy and procedure, and reports to the Youth Services Librarian or the Library Director.
Compensation: This part-time position has a starting hourly rate of $16.00 per hour.
Application: Please submit a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references to the Library Director, Jared Jacavone, via mail or email at jaredjacavone@narlib.org. The position will remain open until filled and applications submitted before February 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM will be given priority.
General Responsibilities and Duties:
A friendly, helpful attitude and use of tact and diplomacy when dealing with patrons, especially patrons below the age of 18 and their caregivers.
Ask for input from supervisor or other staff members as appropriate; refer questions to supervisor or other staff members as appropriate.
Serve as a team player in support of the library.
Work as part of a Youth Services team in program planning, collection building, and maintenance of library spaces.
Excellent organizational skills. Ability to shelve and locate materials.
Basic competency to learn equipment including a fax machine, photocopier, printer, scanner, laminator and telephone system.
Comfortable using a computer and the ability to learn online circulation system.
Assist patrons with public access catalog and online resources.
Handle security issues; open and close library.
Assist Youth Services and day-to-day programming in the absence of the Youth Services Librarian and Library Assistant.
Properly handle patron and library material records.
Handling money and donated items.
Creating and implementing library programs for patrons below the age of 18.
Other duties assigned by the Director or Youth Services Librarian, as the need arises.
Required Qualifications:
A high school degree/GED equivalency or greater.
Familiarity with technology and computers.
An interest in serving children and teenagers.
Computer skills, including Microsoft office, the ability to learn the online circulation system, fax machine, photocopier, printer, scanner, and laminator.
Willingness to learn new technology.
Experience leading group related activities.
Experience in customer service.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to seek answers to patron questions.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in online searching.
Detail oriented.
Understand, follow and enforce policies and procedures.
Interest in leading programming for tweens/teens.
Preferred Qualifications:
An Associate’s degree or in the final months of acquiring the degree.
Experience with online programs such as Gmail/Google Docs, Yahoo email, Microsoft 365, Canva, LibGuides, OCLC/Worldcat, and other related systems.
Knowledge of/willingness to learn how to use Library apps such as Libby, Hoopla, and in particular, Beanstack.
Experience with 3D printing technology and 3D printing software.
Experience with Cricut vinyl cutter technology.
Experience with integrated library systems; experience with Koha a plus.
Experience working with ages 0-18 and their families is a plus.
Experience with research databases.
Experience working in a library or education-related environment.
Physical Environment/Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
The work environment is typically within an office setting, although the employee may meet with other employees and agencies in an outside (job site) environment.
The working conditions (light, noise level, temperature, etc.) are typical of (primarily) an office setting.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific physical abilities include close vision and the ability to use computer monitors for long periods of time, as well as the ability to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone.
May occasionally be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. No discrimination due to race, color, sex, national origin or handicap shall be practiced in employment, assignment or transfer of employees.
Address:
Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, 25 Pier Marketplace, Narragansett, RI 02882
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with occasional evenings
Job Description: The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library is seeking a community-oriented, intelligent, customer-service focused, and technologically capable individual to join the library team. The library technician serves as support staff and will be called upon to exercise judgment in the application of library techniques and procedures. While the library technician will have to perform some routine clerical tasks, he/she will be assigned responsibilities for numerous aspects of the daily operation of the library. Specific duties are determined by the Library Director and Youth Services Librarian, and may vary considerably with circumstances. As one of the persons most visible to patrons entering the library’s Youth Services department, the library technician must project a friendly and helpful attitude, and be willing to try to satisfy patron needs, both by using his/her own knowledge and skills, and by seeking the assistance of the Director or Youth Services Librarian when needed. The Library Technician assists with youth programming and serves in the absence of the Youth Services Librarian. The Library Technician must know policy and procedure, and reports to the Youth Services Librarian or the Library Director.
Compensation: This part-time position has a starting hourly rate of $16.00 per hour.
Application: Please submit a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references to the Library Director, Jared Jacavone, via mail or email at jaredjacavone@narlib.org. The position will remain open until filled and applications submitted before February 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM will be given priority.
General Responsibilities and Duties:
A friendly, helpful attitude and use of tact and diplomacy when dealing with patrons, especially patrons below the age of 18 and their caregivers.
Ask for input from supervisor or other staff members as appropriate; refer questions to supervisor or other staff members as appropriate.
Serve as a team player in support of the library.
Work as part of a Youth Services team in program planning, collection building, and maintenance of library spaces.
Excellent organizational skills. Ability to shelve and locate materials.
Basic competency to learn equipment including a fax machine, photocopier, printer, scanner, laminator and telephone system.
Comfortable using a computer and the ability to learn online circulation system.
Assist patrons with public access catalog and online resources.
Handle security issues; open and close library.
Assist Youth Services and day-to-day programming in the absence of the Youth Services Librarian and Library Assistant.
Properly handle patron and library material records.
Handling money and donated items.
Creating and implementing library programs for patrons below the age of 18.
Other duties assigned by the Director or Youth Services Librarian, as the need arises.
Required Qualifications:
A high school degree/GED equivalency or greater.
Familiarity with technology and computers.
An interest in serving children and teenagers.
Computer skills, including Microsoft office, the ability to learn the online circulation system, fax machine, photocopier, printer, scanner, and laminator.
Willingness to learn new technology.
Experience leading group related activities.
Experience in customer service.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to seek answers to patron questions.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in online searching.
Detail oriented.
Understand, follow and enforce policies and procedures.
Interest in leading programming for tweens/teens.
Preferred Qualifications:
An Associate’s degree or in the final months of acquiring the degree.
Experience with online programs such as Gmail/Google Docs, Yahoo email, Microsoft 365, Canva, LibGuides, OCLC/Worldcat, and other related systems.
Knowledge of/willingness to learn how to use Library apps such as Libby, Hoopla, and in particular, Beanstack.
Experience with 3D printing technology and 3D printing software.
Experience with Cricut vinyl cutter technology.
Experience with integrated library systems; experience with Koha a plus.
Experience working with ages 0-18 and their families is a plus.
Experience with research databases.
Experience working in a library or education-related environment.
Physical Environment/Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
The work environment is typically within an office setting, although the employee may meet with other employees and agencies in an outside (job site) environment.
The working conditions (light, noise level, temperature, etc.) are typical of (primarily) an office setting.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific physical abilities include close vision and the ability to use computer monitors for long periods of time, as well as the ability to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone.
May occasionally be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. No discrimination due to race, color, sex, national origin or handicap shall be practiced in employment, assignment or transfer of employees.
Address:
Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, 25 Pier Marketplace, Narragansett, RI 02882
#J-18808-Ljbffr