Reference Library - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Adjunct Reference Librarian. Duties include providing research assistance to students and other library users at the Spokane Falls Community reference desk and online. Other responsibilities include maintaining research guides, collection development, and other projects as assigned. This work predominantly occurs in person at the reference desk, which is located in the public space on the main floor of the library. Candidates must be able to work in an active public space and provide “on the spot” research assistance to library users. The hours allotted for this position must occur during the library’s hours of operation, Monday-Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and possibly Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Preference is for the adjunct to work during morning hours.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution completed by the first day of employment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a teaching, learning, and working environment that honors equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to use and teach others how to create complex search strategies on the free web, library discovery systems, and library databases.
• Experience using a variety of educational and/or library technologies (e.g., research databases, advanced search techniques, Integrated Library Systems, LibGuides , Learning Management Software, Microsoft 365 , Google Drive , etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in using technology, with a proven ability to quickly learn and use new tools and software to meet objectives in an effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience providing respectful customer service to diverse clientele.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Understanding of and willingness to support the role that community colleges serve in higher education, and specifically the mission, values, goals and objectives of SFCC and Spokane Colleges.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and community and technical college system.
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
• Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in reference service and/or information literacy instruction.
• Previous experience equivalent to one full academic year as a professional librarian, professional experience in higher education, or previous experience in an instructional setting.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group research and reference services to college and public patrons in all modalities (e.g., in-person, via video conference, email, chat, or phone), using a variety of resources from the library’s digital and physical collections.
• Manage reference service programs like research appointments and virtual chat (LibChat).
• Develop, maintain, and promote the library’s collections and create instructional materials in a variety of formats and in collaboration with other library faculty.
• Assist with library projects as assigned.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ mission, values, goals, and objectives, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• TIAA retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan
• leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level