Librarian, Eastern; Part-Time

Librarian for Instruction and Faculty Engagement

Department: Learning Commons - Metro

Location: Eastern Campus

Reports To: Assistant Dean, Learning Commons

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
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Employment Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Union Position: Non‑Union

Work Schedule: Day / Evening / Weekend hours possible.

Provides best‑in‑class delivery of library services, including but not limited to instruction, reference, and collection management, to a diverse community of users in support of the College’s curriculum and mission.

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions.
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content and course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters, and academic issues.
• Participates in campus and community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience/Training

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA program.
• Significant related experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with automated library systems.

• Strong commitment to information literacy instruction, and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats.
• Ability to provide individual research assistance and instruction on the fly, in person, or online.
• Demonstrated expertise in database searching and information retrieval.
• Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher education.
• Familiarity with current trends and issues in information literacy training and critical thinking skills training.
• Teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students.
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Possess strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population.

Education and Experience/Training

• Demonstrated teaching experience of an information literacy course.
• Experience in providing library services in a dynamic and diverse multi‑campus community college, public library, or university environment.
• Being a successful advocate for new initiatives in library services.
• Ability to build strategic alliances both within and across disciplines, and within and outside the College.
• Familiarity with Sierra, Blackboard, Banner, Lib Guides and/or similar products.
• Ability to adapt to and master new software and emerging technology.
• Community college teaching experience.

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality of Work
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking,…