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New River Community College is hiring: Part-Time Librarian (Pool) in San Mateo

New River Community College, San Mateo, CA, United States


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

Collection development

Implementation of print and electronic information resources and services

Library research orientations

Development and instruction of credit classes in Library Studies and information competency

Activities designed to promote library Services to students, faculty, and staff

Collaborate with other college faculty in developing information competency components within their disciplines

Participate in the development and maintenance of the library webpage

Creation of instructional support materials in print and online formats

Catalog library materials, using OCLC

Train and supervise library technicians in cataloging and technical processing

Computer programming to support library services

Perform other duties as required by contract and general institutional needs

Organize and manage archives

Participate in the development and delivery of public program events

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:

Print and electronic information resources and services

Development of print and web-based instructional materials for credit and/or no-credit courses, orientation sessions, workshops, tutorials, and information pathfinders

Experience in collection development

Skills and Abilities

Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff in a technologically advanced library environment

Teach in traditional and distance education environments

Work sensitively and effectively with students, faculty and staff in a team-based environment as well as independently

Catalog using OCLC for original and copy cataloging

Facilitate participation of faculty in the development of library materials and services

Communicate in written and oral forms in a language in addition to English

Organize and manage archival collections

Provide effective and user friendly access services for on campus and online students

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

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

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In Summary: 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) Semester assignments as needed . Campus Security Authority: No .

En Español: Estatus del bibliotecario a tiempo parcial (Pool) FLSA: Orden de salario exento: La colocación en el horario de salarios de los profesores adjuntos se basa en la educación y experiencia acreditada. La colocación inicial puede oscilar entre $60.01 y $75.10 por hora (Agenda Salaria AJ - Tarifa Especial). Meses Por año: asignaciones semestrales según sea necesario Reporter Mandatado: Sí Autoridad de Seguridad del Campus: Ningún deber y responsabilidad Desarrollo de la recopilación Implementación de recursos informáticos impresos y electrónicos y servicios Orientaciones para investigación de bibliotecas Definición e instrucción de clases crediticias en estudios bibliográficos y competencias de información Actividades diseñadas para promover los servicios de biblioteca a estudiantes, profesores y personal Colaborar con otros docentes en el desarrollo de componentes de competencia informática dentro de sus disciplinas Participa en el diseño y mantenimiento de la página web de la biblioteca Creación de materiales de apoyo educativos en formatos étnicos y online Catálogo de material, utilizando OCLC Entrenamiento y supervisión al alumno Encuentra y proveer a los alumnos en catálogos de aprendizaje y servicios orientados a la educación religiosa Oficina de capacitación profesional para obtener acceso a los programas de enseñanza oral y asistencia técnica Para realizar otras tareas como se requiere Provecimiento general de conocimientos académicos y profesionales Servicios relacionados con el empleo y el procesamiento de datos técnicos Facilitar y documentos de trabajo en un entorno público y medio ambiente de comunicación o en línea, comprendiendo las capacidades del profesorato electrónico, así como la formación y el uso de una amplia experiencia en el equipo de los sistemas de texto y la biblioteca y la organización, así sucesivamente. El empleado o el solicitante debe haber completado al menos 24 unidades semestrales de cursos en el campo académico que se solicita, y debe poseer un nivel equivalente de logros, amplitud, profundidad y rigor en cada disciplina. Equivalencia profesional: El empleador o el candidato debe mostrar evidencia de logro profesional sobresaliente y/o una formación sustancial en el área requerida, con pruebas de que su preparación, experiencia docente, experiencia laboral y capacidad son equivalentes a las esperadas de una persona que cumpla los requisitos mínimos. Seguridad adicional de la información Para promover un ambiente seguro de trabajo y aprendizaje los empleados deben reportar cualquier condición o práctica laboral insegura, así como cualquier incidente mental cercano a sus supervisores. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para que las personas con discapacidad puedan realizar estas funciones. Medio ambiente: entorno de oficina típico en el lugar; trabajo en persona esperado con potencial para participar en el programa de teletrabajo del Distrito, según esté disponible. Escucha y habla frecuentes para intercambiar información en persona y online Comprender la voz a niveles normales La destreza de los miembros superiores para operar computadoras y equipos periféricos Visión suficiente para el uso diario y frecuente de ordenadores, bases de datos y materiales escritos Sentarse durante largos períodos de tiempo Doblarse frecuentemente en la cintura Presencia física en lugares in situ Comunicarse e interactuar con otros Observar e interpretar personas e situaciones Aprende y aplicar nueva información o habilidades Trabajar con múltiples tareas simultáneas Con interrupciones Frecuentes Auto-regulación emoción y comportamiento Beneficios académicos Contribuir al Sistema Estatal de Retiro (STRS) Prohibimos la discriminación y el acoso basado en raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, religión, edad, sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, información genética, estado matrimonial, estatus veterano, condición médica, discapacidad física o mental, u otro estatus protegido bajo la ley federal, estatal o local. Buscamos emplear a personas que reflejen la diversidad de culturas, lenguas y habilidades de nuestra comunidad. Nuestro Plan EEO, fundado en las regulaciones del Título 5, es desarrollado y monitoreado por un Comité Asesor EEO , revisado al menos cada tres años regularmente, y respaldado por capacitación para todos los miembros de comités de selección e análisis. Recopilamos y retenemos datos de reclutamiento para medir el progreso e identificar barreras. Fecha fecha: 6/30/2026J-18808-Ljbffr