Part time Faculty: Reference and Instruction Librarian

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to submit their application for an available Reference and Instruction Librarian position. This adjunct faculty position, under the supervision of the Library Department Chair, provides library instructional and reference services to the college community with a focus on teaching information literacy skills and concepts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct library instruction.
• Provide references services for students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.
• Maintain a close working liaison with faculty to facilitate awareness of resources, library instruction, and collection development.
• Assist with interlibrary loan.
• Assist in collection development to maintain the collection as a useful resource that supports the curriculum.
• Assist with library publicity.
• Write reports as needed/requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training and Experience

Required:  ALA accredited Master’s degree in library science or information science.

Preferred: Reference, teaching, and academic library experience; experience as a two-year college reference librarian.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current trends in information literacy.
• Knowledge of applicable software, including LibGuides, chat services, discovery search tools, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a close working liaison with faculty and staff.
• Ability to conduct library instruction and reference services virtually and face-to-face.

COMPENSATION: This is a part-time faculty position, 18 - 20 hours a week, with a rate of $29.75/hour.  Although part-time librarian schedules are typically set for a full semester, applicants must be able to work flexible hours. Daytime and evening hours required. Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply via the College’s Human Resources webpage. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Complete all questions in the application*.
• Attach current resume or CV, and a cover letter of introduction indicating your interest in the position.
• Attach unofficial transcripts.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin August 11, 2025.

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates and will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, age, or familial status. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.