Part-time Librarian; Pool

Position

Part‑time Associate Faculty, Library/Library Science (Pool) – West Valley College

Workload: up to 67% of a full‑time load (up to 4 hours/week). Compensation is prorated based on a hiring salary range of $38,464–$55,582 per semester. Positions may require day, evening, Saturday, or online/distance‑education hours during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

• Master’s degree in library science or library and information science, or a valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Library Science, or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

• College‑level library experience.
• Experience with Alma/Primo Library Services Platform or similar LSP software.
• Knowledge of document and web accessibility best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other PDF tools.
• Experience providing reference/research support and information‑literacy instruction.

• Work with students at the reference desk.
• Provide reference assistance for students and staff.
• Evaluate, select, and discard print and non‑print materials to keep the collection current with curriculum.
• Provide bibliographic instruction for students.
• Teach assigned courses, including preparation, activities, evaluation of student work, consultation, maintaining currency, and other teaching duties.
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, grades, rosters, class schedules) as required by state and district regulations.
• Submit required reports on time.
• Follow course outlines and maintain office hours (0.5 hour per section).
• Enforce district and college policies, support student services, and foster a respectful, harassment‑free environment.

• Submit an online application for the West Valley‑Mission Community College District, along with resume, unofficial transcripts, and any requested licenses or certificates.
• Complete all sections of the application, including Education and Work History.
• Include supervisor names and telephone numbers.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do not send unrequested materials; they will be removed and not used for consideration.

Transcripts:
Only official unofficial transcripts are accepted; they must not be encrypted or password‑protected.

Equivalency:
If the degree does not match the discipline stated, complete the optional Request for Equivalency application with accurate course information; do not attach evaluation documents.

• Applications are screened as needed; qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Travel expenses for interviews are the applicant’s responsibility.
• Applications remain in the system for one year.
• Applicants must provide identification and authorization to work in the U.S. upon hire.

West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected characteristics in accordance with federal and state law.

Office of Human Resources, Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741‑2174 Fax: (408) 741‑2564
Email: careers

• Resume/CV
• Transcripts

• Cover Letter
• Additional Transcripts
• Other Related Licenses or Certificates
• Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1
• Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2
• Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 3