Assistant Librarian - Northwest Arkansas Community College - Bentonville, AR

Assistant Librarian -- Northwest Arkansas Community College -- Bentonville, AR

North West Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks two (2) collaborative and student-focused Assistant Librarians to join our management team. Reporting to the Library Director, these full-time positions lead services within a designated specialization while supporting instruction, research help, outreach, and partnerships that align library resources with college priorities.

As part of a dynamic academic library serving a growing and diverse community, the Assistant Librarian contributes to reference, instruction, and collection development work, supervises staff, and helps shape the library’s strategic direction.

• Provide research and reference support through consultations and virtual services
• Deliver information literacy instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats
• Serve as faculty liaison for collection development, curricular support, and OER integration
• Supervise assigned staff and oversee daily operations within a specialization area
• Promote student success through user-centered library and academic support services
• Participate in assessment, strategic planning, and policy development as part of the library management team

We are currently recruiting for two Assistant Librarian positions. The Reference & Instruction Librarian coordinates a robust in-person and online information literacy instruction program including one-shot sessions, librarians embedded in the learning management system, and co-curricular workshops, and supervises part-time reference staff. The Strategic Initiatives Librarian will address key growth areas including OER/Open Education, assessment, and coordinating and supporting library service for those with limited physical access to campus, which includes our remote sites and high school-based faculty and students.

Candidates are encouraged to indicate their preferred specialization and may be considered for both roles through a single application and interview process.

• ALA-accredited or AASL-recognized Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS);
  Library Science (MLS), Education (M.Ed.) in School Librarianship, Library Media/Information Technologies or a related field
• At least one year of library or equivalent experience

• Experience in an academic or community college library
• Demonstrated skill in teaching, reference, or user-centered service delivery
• Supervisory experience ensuring consistent service quality across locations
• Familiarity with library systems, databases, and discovery tools
• Expertise in one or more specialization areas listed above

$51,193 annualized. Higher compensation may be considered based on directly related experience.

For full consideration, submit your application by February 1, 2026
. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its educational community.