Provisional Librarian (1-semester)

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College Library seeks an enthusiastic and student-focused librarian for a one-semester provisional position at PCC's Northwest Campus Library.

The successful candidate will provide information literacy instruction, reference services, and research consultations both online and in person, and engage in collection development. A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program is required.
• Experience delivering information literacy instruction in multiple modalities.
• Experience providing reference services and research consultations.
• Experience creating web-based content such as guides and tutorials.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction in online and face-to-face settings.
• Embed librarianship in selected courses using D2L Brightspace LMS.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and administrators with locating reliable information.
• Provide ready reference, consultations, demonstrations, and live chat support.
• Create and update research guides, tutorials, and other learning resources.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Reference services

Research consultations

Embedded librarian

Interpersonal communication

Community college mission awareness

Education

Master's degree in library and information studies

Tools

Course management software

Job description

Salary Range (Based on Education and Experience)

$51,881- $73,779 (pro-rated to 1-semester)

About the Library

The Pima Community College Library empowers our patrons to achieve their academic and life goals, providing research support, instruction, collections, and spaces for intellectual exploration.

We offer services and resources online and at five campus libraries.

About the Position

Pima Community College Library seeks an enthusiastic and student-focused librarian for a one-semester provisional position with 90 days of accountability between January 4, 2027 and May 28, 2027.

The successful candidate will serve at PCC's Northwest Campus Library.

The position includes responsibilities for providing information literacy instruction, reference services, and research consultations both online and in person, and engaging in collection development.

• Design, provide, and assess contextualized information literacy instruction in both online and face to face modalities
• Serve as embedded librarian in selected courses utilizing the D2L Brightspace LMS
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and administrators in accessing relevant, reliable, accurate information
• Provide ready reference, reference consultations, demonstrations and workshops, and participate in the Library's live chat service
• Produce and update research guides, tutorials, and other resources to promote and support student learning through the use of library materials, tools, and services
• Assist in developing and maintaining the library collection as a resource for students, staff, faculty, and administrators
• Engage in outreach and promotional activities to the campus and community
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication

Master's degree from a library and information studies program accredited by the American Library Association.

• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed to meet student needs.
• Work in multiple modalities, including in-person and online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic library experience
• Experience creating web-based content such as research guides, tutorials, etc.
• Experience with course management software
• Collection development experience
• Experience in the development and delivery of effective information literacy instruction in online and face-to-face modalities
• Experience providing reference service and research consultations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Appreciation for the community college mission

Selection Process

The selection process typically consists of one or two advisory group interview(s), a teaching demonstration, and an administrative interview. Candidates invited to the interview process will be chosen from those who most closely meet the stated requirements. Meeting these qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or to request a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please contact [e-mail]. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.