Lecturer AY - Library

Lecturer AY - Library

Job No: 557884
· Work Type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
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Location:

Pomona
· Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in‑person at business location).

The temporary faculty pool is open on a continuous basis, with appointments made as needed depending on library requirements and available funding. Candidates should be prepared to begin work on short notice if selected. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May.

We are seeking collaborative and innovative librarians dedicated to developing and delivering user‑focused library services for students, faculty, and staff. Positions may be available within any of the following library units:

• Collections, Acquisitions, and Resource Discovery Services
• Library Technology Services
• Research and Instruction Services
• Special Collections & Archives

Duties are dependent on unit needs. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Providing research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Providing information literacy instruction sessions and workshops.
• Designing and producing research guides, information literacy tutorials, program reports, and other resources in print, web‑based and multimedia formats.
• Promoting library resources and services to faculty, students, and campus groups; planning and presenting library tours.
• Participating in collection development activities, including analysis, acquisition, selection, deselection, vendor interaction and budget allocation to ensure the subject collection meets curriculum needs.
• Participating in the purchase of print and non‑print library materials and resources in collaboration with faculty.
• Performing original cataloging of library materials in all formats; integrating online journals and e‑books into the library catalog.
• Participating in the maintenance of the library's integrated library system (ILS), digital databases, website, and other software and hardware.
• Ensuring seamless access to electronic resources.
• Participating in the development of information technology principles, processes, systems, and standards, including usability, accessibility, and emerging web technologies.
• Implementing new technologies for the library.
• Managing, organizing, and providing access to the university's special collections, archives, and rare materials.
• Implementing strategies for acquiring, accessioning, organizing, and cataloging unique materials like rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and archives.
• Implementing strategies for the preservation and maintenance of both physical and digital collections, including handling, rehousing, and digitizing items.
• Creating and maintaining finding aids and digital collections using appropriate metadata standards.
• Assisting in grant proposal writing.
• Participating in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.
• Planning and implementing library‑oriented programming, such as displays, library events, etc.
• Collaborating with other library faculty on a regular basis to develop, assess, and revise, as appropriate, measurable student learning outcomes.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

• A Master's degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science (American Library Association‑accredited); or must graduate with MLS/MLIS within 6 months of application.
• Library experience or relevant coursework reflecting duties in the desired library unit.

• Previous academic library work experience

Candidates are hired at the Librarian - 12‑month classification (Range
2). This is an non‑tenure track position.*

• Assistant Librarian
• $6,288‑$7,658;
  Anticipated pro‑rated monthly hiring range based on hours (10‑20 per week) and experience: $1,572‑$3,144.

* Benefit packages are not provided to part‑time librarians.

** Salary is dependent on budget. Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range.

Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

• Cover Letter (indicating which library unit you are qualified to work in)
• Resume/Current…