Bilingual Adult Services Librarian, Community Libraries of Providence (Mount Pleasant Library), Providence, RI
Posted June 6, 2022
Description:
Salary: $22.30 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37.50 hours per week w/Benefits
Posted: May 23, 2022
Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled.
This position is funded and made possible by The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Duties:
Responsible for programs and services geared to the adult users of the Mount Pleasant Library, focusing on Spanish-speakers, including reference and readers’ advisory, collection development, technology and computer lab support, and programming (in person, online, and take home kits). Mount Pleasant has an inventory of maker space equipment (3D printer, vinyl cutter, sewing machine, and laser cutter) that adult library users can access. The Bilingual Adult Services Librarian will participate in and support multi-library and system-wide initiatives across Community Libraries of Providence, including the Latino Resources Team.
The Bilingual Adult Services Librarian participates in the development of library service as part of the staff team, conducts outreach activities in the neighborhood, supervises volunteers in the adult library, and provides coverage in other departments (circulation/youth services) and at other libraries as needed.
Because 41% of Mount Pleasant residents speak Spanish, the goal is for 25 – 50% of the adult programs and services provided to be offered in Spanish and to reflect the cultural diversity of the neighborhood (Hispanic any race 53.3%; Non-Hispanic Black 15.8%; non-Hispanic White 23.7%),
Hours will include two evenings and every other Saturday.
Please note: Job expectations will be adjusted if the selected candidate is enrolled in library school and increase as classes are completed toward degree attainment.
Requirements:
MLS from an ALA accredited library school. A strong background in programming and in providing library services to adults from a culturally diverse community is preferred; related experience in a community-based organization will be considered. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Library students who meet the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Must be enrolled in an ALA accredited Master’s Program in Library & Information Studies; experience working in a related field, bilingual (Spanish/English), and/or candidates who have completed some graduate credits in library school will be prioritized. Librarians in Training have the opportunity to gain real world experience in an urban library with professional librarian mentors for support. Librarians in Training are paid as specialists until the MLIS degree is completed at which time they will be promoted to Librarian.
How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter and three references to:
Maria Melvin, HR Manager, [email protected], (401) 467-2700 x.1606.