Instructor, Campus Librarian - Heritage

INSTRUCTOR, CAMPUS LIBRARIAN - HERITAGE

Del Mar College - Corporate Services

Posting Number: F0522
Open to:
All Applicants

Job Title:

INSTRUCTOR, CAMPUS LIBRARIAN - HERITAGE
Position Title/Rank:
Instructor
Department:
Learning Resources
Position Type:
Faculty
Employment Status:
Full-Time-Faculty
Salary:
Minimum - $82,033.33 per 12 months
Open Date: 12/16/2025
Close Date: 01/28/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Effective Date of Employment:
None

The Campus Librarian position is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of a campus library. The campus librarian ensures the provision of excellent and efficient library and customer service and works to promote a positive environment which motivates and empowers colleagues, staff and students.

• Commitment to Del Mar College and Learning Resources visions and missions.
• Knowledge of traditional reference materials and equipment and automated library information systems.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to operate desktop computers, standard computer software programs, the internet, electronic resources and online service delivery technology.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in an often rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to supervise multiple employees.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when needed.

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
• Three (3) years experience at the professional level.

• Two (2) years supervisory experience at the professional level.
• Two (2) years experience providing reference services at the professional level.
• Two (2) years experience providing information literacy instruction.

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions.
Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

• Oversees all activities of the campus library; plans, organizes, coordinates, measures work and activities of assigned campus library.
• Works closely with Head of Library Public Services to integrate, support and actively participate in district-wide library related initiatives.
• Collaborates with Head of Library Public Services and other Campus Librarians to ensure commensurate services among all locations and public services of the Library.
• Ensures physical safety and security of campus library and serves as building coordinator as appropriate.
• Serves as liaison to assigned campus and campus faculty; responsible for campus library outreach and participates in district-wide library outreach activities.
• Promotes and provides communication and advocacy of library services via appropriate campus tools (i.e. campus orientations, emails, and other communication channels).
• Inventories all resources in campus library.
• Supervises and trains campus library staff members.
• Provides information services, assistance, and training to library patrons in person, by phone, and through the use of virtual reference technology.
• Provides library instruction in accordance with recognized best practices.
• Serves as library collection development liaison to assigned departments and assists in developing and maintaining the physical and online collections and services.
• Develops, promotes, implements, participates in, maintains and helps evaluate library programs and services at both assigned campus library and district-wide levels.
• Creates and maintains subject guides and related subject-specific electronic resources.
• Provides services to online and dual credit students, faculty, and librarians.
• Works with Head of Library Public Services to maintain current, accurate departmental files and records and procedures manuals.
• Participates in a variety of committees as assigned.
• Regularly collects and reports campus library data to supervisor or other designated staff.
• Meets with Supervisor on a regular basis.
• Maintains a professional knowledge of library and information science; stays current in developments of specific job related fields.
• Builds and maintains good public/working relationships with coworkers, students, faculty and staff.
• Submits reports as needed.
• Works nights and weekends as necessary.
• Travels to other campuses as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other

Higher Education