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Whatcom Community College invites applications for a part-time, adjunct faculty library position starting winter quarter 2025. We are hiring to for an evening librarian to work 4:30-8:00pm, Monday-Thursday. 

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• An understanding of the mission of a community college.  
• A desire to provide a quality experience for students.  
• Deliver quality reference, instruction, reserves and circulation services to students, employees, and community members.  
• Participate in library/learning commons projects and programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in library science, information science, or related degree.
• Demonstrate collegiality and cooperation with other employees.

• The ability to push a full book truck the length of the library; the ability to use a kick stool to retrieve library material from a top stack (book) shelf; and the ability to bend and retrieve library material from a bottom stacks shelf.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability using and understanding technology including a Library Service Platform such as ALMA/Primo and bibliographic tools such as EBSCOhost, ProQuest, etc.
• Experience with a variety of workplace software applications, including MS Office.
• Experience with instructional technology such as Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience providing individual instruction in the use of the library's services and resource via multiple modes, including in-person, telephone, email, and chat.

Salary

Salary:

• $45.97 per hour.

Benefit Package: 

• Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter.)

Start Date:

• Winter Quarter 2025.

Application Due Date:

• For guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Diversity statement that demonstrates a commitment to pluralism and the ability to support a diverse workplace and educational environment.
• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to official start date.
• List of three recent professional references with contact information.