Rhode Island Library Information Network for Kids: Apply for a RILINK Position

Position Title:

Executive Director

Organization:

RILINK (Rhode Island Library Information Network for Kids), East Bay Educational Collaborative

URL:

https://guides.rilink.org

Position Type:

Administration
Administration and Development

Region:

Rhode Island

Level:

Professional

Starting Date:

to be determined

Work Environment:

RILINK is a consortium of 200+ school libraries formed for the purpose of resource sharing and shared library automation.

Responsibilities:

Working with RILINK staff, RILINK Executive Director is responsible for overall services to the member libraries as well as budgeting and billing. The Executive Director's responsibilities also include planning and development, publicity, and grant writing. 

Qualifications:

Required:

The ideal candidate has an MLS degree and at least five years experience as a school library media specialist; must be available during the school day and be able to travel to member schools statewide, as well as contact member library staff via email, telephone, and online meeting software. Candidates with administration experience in education and a strong commitment to school libraries will be considered.

Preferred:

Experience with RILINK; experience with Follett Destiny Library Manager software and computer systems and browsers; experience using SpringShare LibGuides web development software for libraries and the OverDrive SORA interface for schools; plus administrative experience.  Public relations experience using social media and grant writing are also desirable.

Benefits:

Part-time position on consultant basis; no benefits.

Salary:

$50 per hour, up to 30 hours per month, negotiable, plus mileage.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at https://rilink.libwizard.com/f/application.

Closing Date:

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Position Title:

Member Services Librarian

Organization:

RILINK (Rhode Island Library Information Network for Kids), East Bay Educational Collaborative

URL:

https://guides.rilink.org

Position Type:

Administration
Technical and user support

Region:

Rhode Island

Level:

Professional

Starting Date:

To be determined

Work Environment:

RILINK is a consortium of 200+ school libraries formed for the purpose of resource sharing and shared library automation.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director, helps provide technical and user support.  Substitutes for other RILINK staff as needed in providing support for use of the Destiny Library Manager and Resource Manager software, interlibrary loan, member web site development, special projects and professional development and training.

Qualifications:

Required:

MLS degree and at least five years experience as a school library media specialist; must be available during the school day.

Preferred:

Benefits:

Part-time position on consultant basis; no benefits.

Salary:

$32 per hour, up to 30 hours per month,  plus mileage.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at https://rilink.libwizard.com/f/member-services-application

Closing Date:

Applications accepted until the position is filled.