PT Academic Professional - Librarian

Lansing Community College; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Lansing Community College is seeking a PT Librarian to support students and staff with research and information needs. The role involves delivering reference assistance in person and virtually, teaching information literacy, and serving as a liaison to faculty and departments.

Responsibilities include developing online tutorials, supporting collection development, and contributing to library initiatives. Evening, weekend, and summer hours are included, with on-campus presence required and

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program or within 6 months of completion.
• Experience providing reference service/research help.
• Experience in library instruction or teaching.
• Knowledge of print and electronic information resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in person and virtual reference assistance.
• Teach academic research skills in 1:1 sessions and for classes.
• Provide access to credible academic information resources.
• Serve as library liaison to departments and teaching faculty.
• Develop content for the library website, tutorials and guides.
• Support collection development projects and library initiatives.

Skills

Reference service

Teaching

Information literacy

Communication

Education

MLS in Library Information Science

Job description

Build your future at Lansing Community College!

Title: PT Academic Professional - Librarian

This position is open until filled.

Thedate after which applications are not guaranteed reviewis: 08/23/2026

Hours Per Week: Up to 30 Hours

Compensation Type: PT Academic Prof-Pay Based on PT Salary Schedule

New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.

Employee Classification: Librarians

Division: Academic Affairs Division - 40000

Department: Library Instruction / Reference - 20530

Librarians assist students and employees with their academic research and general information needs in support of LCC courses and academic programs. They accomplish this by:

• Delivering in person and virtual reference assistance
• Teaching academic research (information literacy skills) in 1:1 sessions and customized for individual classes utilizing a variety of instructional delivery modes and technologies
• Providing convenient access to credible and reliable academic information resources in a variety of formats
• Serving as library liaison to departments and teaching faculty
• Developing content for the library website, online tutorials and research guides
• Supporting collection development projects
• Supporting library goals and initiatives

This position includes evening, weekends and summer hours.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Information Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program or within 6 months of completion.
• Demonstrated work experience providing reference service/research help.
• Demonstrated library instruction or teaching experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of print and electronic information resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic library experience.
• Familiarity with web content development, mobile and web technologies.
• Demonstrated communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html .

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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