Librarian, part-time

About
College of the Desert, part of the Desert Community College District, enrolls approximately 20,000 students each academic year. The college is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution committed to providing quality education in a safe learning environment and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community.
• Values student success, equity, and culturally responsive practices.
• Demonstrates an equity‑minded approach to closing gaps and engaging in equitable practices.

• Provide student outreach, instruction, and in‑depth reference assistance.
• Maintain competence in current research and information gathering systems.
• Collaborate with librarians on instruction programming.
• Deliver library instruction to new students and assess its impact on learning outcomes.
• Provide in‑person and online reference services to students and faculty.
• Act as a library liaison on the main campus and branch campuses.
• Schedule instruction, including evenings and weekends, and visit other sites as needed.
• Participate in faculty responsibilities such as committee work.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

• Master’s degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or an equivalent graduate degree.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Part‑time instructor (adjunct) pool under the CODAA bargaining unit.

Salary placement is determined according to the CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Adjunct Salary Schedule.

Classes may be conducted at the Palm Desert campus, Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, or participating high schools for dual‑enrollment offerings. Sessions may occur during the day, evening, or weekends.

The DCCD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The DCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.