Faculty Librarian, part-time Metropolitan Community College-Longview

Malalibraries; Lee's Summit (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

MCC in Lee's Summit, MO seeks an adjunct Reference Librarian to provide instruction, reference services, and circulation support to community college students. The role emphasizes engaging with learners during sessions and assisting with library resources.

Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS. Preferred candidates bring reference and circulation experience, teaching experience, and familiarity with electronic resources and online research tools.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS degree required.
• Experience with reference, circulation, and library instruction preferred.
• Experience with electronic resources and online research services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference assistance to community college students and instructors.
• Deliver library instruction and information literacy sessions.
• Assist with circulation duties and materials management.
• Support LibGuides and online research services for patrons.
• Contribute to collection development and resource evaluation.

Skills

MLS degree

Reference experience

Teaching / library instruction

Circulation experience

Electronic resources experience

Academic library experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

MLS / Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

LibGuides

Job description

Reference librarians provide library instruction and reference assistance to community college students. The librarians also assist with circulation duties, LibGuides, online research services, and collection development.

Minimum qualifications are an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree. Preferred qualifications include reference and circulation experience, teaching or library instruction experience, experience with electronic resources, academic library experience, customer service experience, good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who can work mornings Monday through Thursday.

The pay rate is $38.16 per hour, not eligible for benefits. Adjunct librarians typically work 19.5 hours or less each week while MCC classes are in session. Summer hours vary. Hours aren’t available during holidays and college breaks.