Inside Higher Ed is hiring: (Part-time) Librarian in Redding

Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and serves a diverse student population. Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part‑time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.

Pay Information

All temporary part‑time instructors are compensated a salaried flat rate ranging from $59.19 to $84.20 per clock hour taught each semester in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District and Shasta College Faculty Association/CTA/NEA.

Part‑Time Evening Librarian

The Evening Librarian supports student learning and success by providing high‑quality research assistance, information literacy instruction, and access to library resources during evening hours. Working within an equity‑minded, student‑focused environment, the Evening Librarian ensures that all patrons receive welcoming, responsive, and inclusive library support.

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

Knowledge, Abilities, and Experience:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject‑matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of and willingness to explore new technologies and teaching practices that would benefit students and programs;
• Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide in‑person and online reference services, including help with research strategies, database searching, citations, and evaluation of information sources.
• Offer one‑on‑one assistance to students, faculty, and staff using library technology, databases, course reserves, and online collections.
• Support information literacy instruction by conducting brief workshops, classroom orientations, or drop‑in support sessions as needed.
• Assist with circulation tasks, such as circulation of materials, resolving student account issues, and reporting or troubleshooting library systems.
• Assist with interlibrary loan requests.
• Maintain a safe and quiet learning environment during evening hours, including opening or closing duties.
• Collaborate with library staff to update research guides, tutorials, and student support materials.
• Contribute to collection development activities, including selection and deselection and recommending online and print sources for purchase by the library.
• Uphold library policies and contribute to an inclusive space that supports diverse learners.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the instruction librarian to provide face‑to‑face and online instruction as needed.
• Manage and create instructional materials utilizing technology such as LibGuides, Canvas, Padlet, and similar tools.
• Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject‑matter knowledge.
• Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
• Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
• Report absences due to illness or personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
• Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Other Activities (Optional)

• Schedule and maintain office hour days and times and ensure that they are clearly communicated to students in all classes and to division staff; maintain office hours.
• Participate in the process of participatory governance through District participatory, ad hoc, or advisory committees.
• Participate in the curriculum review process within established cycles; develop new courses in response to student or community needs.
• Participate in program review and annual planning within established cycles.
• Attend and participate in department and division meetings.
• Assess learning outcomes and participate in learning outcomes processes.
• Participate in required professional development activities that result in improved pedagogy leading to student success and completion.

Experience/Education

Education Required:

• Master’s in library science, library and information science, or the equivalent.

Experience Required:

• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge of and/or experience with e‑learning, instructional technology, and website content maintenance.
• Ability to develop and teach information literacy classes and workshops.
• Experience with outreach and marketing library services.
• Demonstrated proficiency using online databases and electronic resources.
• Experience utilizing library service platforms.

Additional Information

Equivalency: The state of California has established minimum qualifications for academic positions in California Community Colleges. The primary minimum qualification for academic positions is an advanced degree in the relevant subject matter for the position. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirement(s) for a discipline may still be qualified for the position, if they can demonstrate they have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities conferred in the degree program through any combination of education and experience. Shasta College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all candidates and strongly encourages candidates who believe they meet the minimum qualifications for a position through equivalency to apply for consideration. The Shasta College Academic Senate has established standards for determining equivalency in faculty positions, which are described here. Please note the Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration. Candidates applying for equivalency must provide evidence demonstrating they possess equivalent qualifications prior to the closing date stated in the job announcement. Candidates interested in equivalency must state their interest in a cover letter and briefly summarize how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and attach all relevant evidence demonstrating equivalency to their application. The committee will review all documents sent by the candidate and shall approve or disapprove equivalency following the guidelines in the Procedure for Establishing Equivalency.

Application Contact

Questions regarding the application process, including equivalency, may be directed to the Shasta College Human Resources Department at (530) 242‑7640 or hr@shastacollege.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Shasta College is a California Community College District that values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity, and the district and all its entities are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other protected classes pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.