Part-Time Library Science Instructor, Librarian (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 82,669 - 103,457; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District seeks a Part-Time Library Science Instructor, Librarian for a pool of candidates. This position supports reference services and instruction on print and electronic information resources for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

The Librarian may teach credit and no-credit Library Studies courses, participate in collection development, cataloging using OCLC, and outreach activities. Employment is semester-based with adjunct salary steps.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in library science, library and information science or equivalent
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with diverse student populations

Responsibilities

• Provide reference service and instruction on information resources
• Develop and teach credit and non-credit Library Studies courses
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy across disciplines
• Assist with cataloging and archival duties, including OCLC
• Develop instructional materials in print and online
• Organize and participate in public library events and outreach

Skills

Reference services

Instruction & teaching

Teamwork

Cataloging (OCLC)

Archives management

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's in Library Science / Library & Information Science

Equivalency process awareness

Tools

OCLC

Job description

Part-Time Library Science Instructor, Librarian (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement can range from $60.01 to $75.10 per hour (Salary Schedule AJ - Special Rate).

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Opportunity

The Librarian provides reference service and instruction on the use of print and electronic information resources to students, faculty, staff, and the community. The Librarian may also be assigned to perform or participate in the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Collection development
2. Implementation of print and electronic information resources and services
3. Library research orientations
4. Development and instruction of credit classes in Library Studies and information competency
5. Activities designed to promote library Services to students, faculty, and staff
6. Collaborate with other college faculty in developing information competency components within their disciplines
7. Participate in the development and maintenance of the library webpage
8. Create instructional support materials in print and online formats
9. Catalog library materials, using OCLC
10. Train and supervise library technicians in cataloging and technical processing
11. Computer programming to support library services
12. Perform other duties as required by contract and general institutional needs
13. Organize and manage archives
14. Participate in the development and delivery of public program events
15. Participate in the design and delivery of library services to on-campus and remote users and online students

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Print and electronic information resources and services
2. The development of and proficiency with print and web-based instructional materials for credit and/or no-credit courses, orientation sessions, workshops, tutorials, and information pathfinders
3. Collection development

Skills and Abilities

1. Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff in a technologically advanced library environment
2. Teach in traditional and distance education environments
3. Work sensitively and effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a team-based environment as well as independently
4. Catalog using OCLC for original and copy cataloging
5. Facilitate the development of library materials and services with the participation of faculty
6. Organize and manage archival collections
7. Provide effective and user-friendly access services for on-campus and online students
8. Skill in respectful, tactful, and sensitive interaction with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
9. Effective verbal and written communication

Job Requirements

• Master's or higher in library science, library and information science OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type:

a) Degree Equivalence

The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence

Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available or where the degree is relatively specialized, the employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

• a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and
• a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence

The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.