Junior Library Assistant

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

JUNIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT

The City of Woonsocket is conducting a search for a Junior Library Assistant.  Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Junior Library Assistant supports the patrons of the Harris Public Library by performing the following tasks:  direct service at circulation desk, inputs patron registrations, responds to patron inquiries either in person or by telephone, searches for lost or overdue items, verifies and processes various library materials, and performs other duties as assigned.  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Experience in municipal government and/or a library, is preferred.  Must be able to deal effectively and courteously with the patrons.  A minimum typing rate of thirty-five (35) words per minute as determined through a test administered by the RI Department of Labor & Training, or similar typing, is required.

Application Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026

Classification:             Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Weekly Rate:              $709.66/week  to  $754.07/week      [M16]

Hours of Work:          35.0 hours per week

Examination Date:      Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

                                    Woonsocket City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room

                                    169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Typing Certificate:     Typing Certification can be obtained through RI Department of Labor & Training by appointment at (401) 235-1201, or online at www.typing.com

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 via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.gov/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

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:                              Junior Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:   Legislative Department/Board of Library Trustees Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:            Grade M16  /  35-hour work week

UNION:                                      Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the direction of the Senior Library Assistant or Circulation Aide, the Junior Library Assistant performs routine library service tasks, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct service to patrons at circulation desk.
• Executes various responsibilities relating to the automated circulation system.
• Inputs patron registration.
• Checks for loss of circulation and overdue items.
• Orders, verifies and process various library material.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must be an experienced rapid and accurate typist.  Experience in municipal government and/or a library, preferably.  Must be able to deal effectively and courteously with the patrons.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Ability to participate effectively in the areas of library responsibility; must possess excellent organizational skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely; ability to easily meet and deal with people with tact, friendliness, and overall approachability; ability to handle stress; ability to exercise good judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer