Part-time Faculty: Reference and Instruction Librarian

lakelandcc; Kirtland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for an adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian position. The role focuses on information literacy teaching and providing library instruction to the college community.

The position is part-time (18–20 hours/week) with a pay rate of $29.75/hour. Daytime and evening hours are required, and review of applications begins August 31, 2026. Lakeland emphasizes equal opportunity and diversity in its hiring.

Qualifications

• ALA accredited Master’s degree in library science or information science is required.
• Preferred: Reference, teaching, and academic library experience; two-year college reference librarian experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct library instruction.
• Provide reference services for students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.
• Maintain liaison with faculty to facilitate resources, instruction, and collection development.
• Assist with interlibrary loan.
• Assist in collection development to support the curriculum.
• Assist with library publicity.
• Write reports as needed/requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Information literacy trends

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Faculty liaison

Virtual/face-to-face instruction

Education

Master’s in Library/Information Science

Tools

LibGuides

Discovery search tools

Chat services

Job description

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to submit their application for an available Reference and Instruction Librarian position. This adjunct faculty position, under the supervision of the Library Department Chair, provides library instructional and reference services to the college community with a focus on teaching information literacy skills and concepts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct library instruction.
• Provide references services for students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.
• Maintain a close working liaison with faculty to facilitate awareness of resources, library instruction, and collection development.
• Assist with interlibrary loan.
• Assist in collection development to maintain the collection as a useful resource that supports the curriculum.
• Assist with library publicity.
• Write reports as needed/requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training and Experience

Required:ALA accredited Master’s degree in library science or information science.

Preferred:Reference, teaching, and academic library experience; experience as a two-year college reference librarian.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current trends in information literacy.
• Knowledge of applicable software, including LibGuides, chat services, discovery search tools, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a close working liaison with faculty and staff.
• Ability to conduct library instruction and reference services virtually and face-to-face.

COMPENSATION

This is a part-time faculty position, 18 - 20 hours a week, with a rate of $29.75/hour.Although part-time librarian schedules are typically set for a full semester, applicants must be able to work flexible hours.Daytime and evening hours required.Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin August 31, 2026

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates and will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, age, or familial status. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.