Associate Librarian (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking part-time Associate Librarians to support reference services, information literacy instruction, and collection development across district campuses.

Responsibilities include cataloging, outreach, and creating research guides and tutorials to enhance student learning and information literacy in classroom and online settings.

Qualifications

• Masters in Library Science or Library and Information Science, or the equivalent.
• If applicable, possess a valid California Community College Teaching Credential for the discipline.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Teach information literacy and library instruction sessions to patrons.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy into curriculum.
• Perform original cataloging and assist with cataloging duties as needed.
• Design and produce research guides, tutorials, and program reports.

Skills

Reference services

Information literacy

Library instruction

Collaboration with faculty

Collection development

Outreach

Education

MLS or equivalent

California CC Teaching Credential

Job description

Associate Librarian (Part-Time Pool)

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00117

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

Description

We are accepting applications on an on‑going basis for future consideration for part‑time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

What You’ll Do

Under the general direction of a dean, an Associate Librarian is responsible for providing reference, instruction, collection development, access services, technical services, and outreach to students, faculty, and staff.

Representative Duties

• Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff. E
• Teach research methods, information literacy, bibliographic and library instruction sessions to students and other patrons in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E
• Collaborate with faculty with regard to student assignments, collection needs, and integration of information literacy into the college curriculum. E
• Perform original cataloging of library materials in all formats; integrate online journals and e‑books into the library catalog; assist lower‑level staff with copy cataloging on an as needed basis. E
• Design and produce research guides, information literacy tutorials, program reports, and other resources in print, web‑based and multimedia formats. E
• Plan and coordinate collection development activities, including analysis, acquisition, selection, deselection, vendor interaction, and budget allocation to ensure the subject collection meets curriculum needs. E
• Coordinate the purchase of print and non‑print library materials and resources in collaboration with faculty within each discipline. E
• Assist in grant proposal writing and post‑award documentation. E
• Research, promote and implement interactive multimedia such as technology mediated instruction, interactive video conferencing, and other emerging instructional technologies. E
• Participate in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures; participate in the program review process for the library. E
• Evaluate the collection and coordinate activities related to removing books from the collection with input from faculty; evaluate the usefulness of donated materials. E
• Promote library resources and services to faculty, students, and campus groups; plan and present library tours. E
• Plan and implement library‑oriented programming, such as displays, library events, etc. E
• Attend and participate in department, division, campus, and district meetings and committees; may participate in articulation and matriculation related activities. E
• Collaborate with other library faculty on a regular basis to develop, assess, and revise, as appropriate, measurable student learning outcomes. E
• Provide work direction to student workers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in Library Science, Library and Information Science, OR the equivalent*; OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
• If you have completed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled "Foreign Transcripts" for additional information.

Equivalency

The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.

Example:

Minimum Qualifications state: "Master's degree in agriculture".

Candidate's transcripts state: "Master's degree in agricultural science".

Since the degree on the candidate's transcripts in the example do not EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimum qualifications section, this candidate MUST complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered. When completing the form, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. Do not assume that you do not need to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency because your degree is similar to a degree stated in the minimum qualifications. Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalency process. The equivalency review is an independent process for district wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitment process to fill a vacancy. A subcommittee of discipline experts that is coordinated by an Academic Senate President will review the equivalency materials and make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant demonstrated they have qualifications that are equivalent to those shown in the minimum qualifications section of the job posting. For disciplines that are unique to a specific campus the equivalency may be done by the hiring committee along with an Academic Senate President. Please be aware that the hiring committee may not be able to wait for the results from the equivalency review due to various time constraints and may need to move forward with the recruitment process.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211.

Selection Process

If a vacancy in this discipline becomes available at one of the campuses, the applications in this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Only complete application packets that include the required documents and that meet the minimum qualifications (or those that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based on the information provided.

Foreign Transcripts

If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation. If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

Pay Philosophy

Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth. Please review the Explanation of Salary Placement for Part‑Time Faculty for more information.

Starting Salary

Part‑time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,408 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.

Accommodations

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to [e-mail] and include an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Academic Careers page.

Equal Opportunity

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and or physical or mental disability.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.