Part-Time Librarian (Pool) Job at New River Community College in San Mateo

Part-Time 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

Duties and Responsibilities

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. Creation of 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. Development of print and web-based instructional materials for credit and/or no-credit courses, orientation sessions, workshops, tutorials, and information pathfinders
3. Experience in 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 participation of faculty in the development of library materials and services
6. Communicate in written and oral forms in a language in addition to English
7. Organize and manage archival collections
8. Provide effective and user friendly access services for on campus and online students
9. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff
10. Effective oral and written communication

Job Requirements

• Master's or above in library science, library and information science OR 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.

Degree and Academic Background Equivalence

Applicants may provide evidence of equivalence in the following areas:

• Degree Equivalence: The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline.
• Academic Background Equivalence: Related to disciplines in which a Master’s degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess the equivalent level of achievement, breadth, depth, and rigor in each discipline.
• Professional Achievement Equivalence: The employee or applicant must show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field, with evidence that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, 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
• 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.

Closing Date

Closes: 6/30/2026