Temporary Research & Instruction Assistant Librarian 2026-27

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
$6,288 - $7,658Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego State University Library is accepting applications for their temporary full-time Assistant Librarian pool. This position is responsible for in-person and online reference, research services, and instruction, and other services supporting the students and faculty at SDSU. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and experience with public service, teaching, and library research.

Requirements

  • ALA-accredited master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree.
  • A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity
  • Experience providing reference assistance and familiarity with reference tools

Nice To Haves

  • Experience teaching information literacy in a variety of disciplines
  • Experience in the development of online tutorials or web guides

Responsibilities

  • Participate as a general reference librarian at the reference desk. Provide the entire range of in-person and online LibChat reference services, including some research consultations at the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Help with the supervision and training of student workers who assist at the reference desk and online LibChat reference services.
  • Conduct course-related information literacy instruction for undergraduate courses as needed, including but not limited to, required rhetoric and communications classes.
  • Conduct orientation tours for potential students, new students, and other groups as needed.
  • Help with the review and update of online research guides for ADA compliance.
  • Other duties as needed.

Benefits

  • A rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.
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