Part-Time Librarian - Library and Learning Center/Instruction - Modesto Junior College 2025-2026

Modesto Junior College

Part-Time Librarian - Library and Learning Center/Instruction - Modesto Junior College 2025-2026

Salary: The Hourly Range: $54.27 to $86.76

Doctorate Range: $63.95 to $89.04

(2025-2026 Certified Part-time Non-Instructional Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Closing Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 11:59pm

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/postings/8860

The successful candidate will join a library dedicated to supporting students, college employees and community members access to and use of high quality resources in support of the college’s curriculum and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program) OR a California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject OR the equivalent.

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.

Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.

Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.

Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.

Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.

Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; 

• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity. 

• Current knowledge of informational literacy and research help practices in a world influenced by artificial intelligence; 

• Experience providing instruction in an academic library and in the classroom; 

• Awareness of various learning styles and teaching strategies; 

• Recent experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in libraries and the classroom; 

• Enthusiastic approach to working collaboratively with students and faculty; 

• Willingness to facilitate students’ learning by working to develop varied and innovative learning environments; 

• Experience with:

 *Primo 

*LibGuides, 

*LibAnswers, and 

*Various electronic databases, such as Gale and EBSCO; 

• Possession of excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.

• Enthusiasm for the learning process.

• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.

• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives. 

• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in libraries, especially at the community college level;

• Current knowledge of informational literacy and research help practices;

• Experience providing library instruction, especially in an academic setting;

• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in libraries and the classroom;

• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in information literacy, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities; 

• Experience with LibGuides and various electronic databases such as Gale and EBSCO;

• Experience with library management software;

• Willingness to facilitate student learning by developing varied and innovative learning environments;

• Ability to respond to an ever-changing environment with humor.

• This position requires multitasking with different software programs and platforms.

• Our part-time librarians are often the only library faculty working during their shifts, so they need to have the ability to seek help when needed and be able to adapt their behavior to the demands of any given typical situation.

Example of Duties

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part of the counseling assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing information literacy, research help and other library services.

• Creating and maintaining learning objects, such as tutorials and research guides.

• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. 

• Staff the reference desk using the following types of simultaneous research interactions: in-person, chat, email, and telephone research help.

• Conduct bibliographic instruction or a wide range of classes.

• Bibliographic Instruction is conducted at the request of the instructor; hence, no established times are available at this moment. Instruction takes place any time of the day and evening. Some collection projects may be assigned.

• Other projects may be assigned from time to time.

Salary : $54 - $87