Public Services Librarian

Job Description

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: coordination of library services and/or teaching assigned classes, if assigned, under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The Department Values:

• An educational philosophy and practice centered on anti-racism, equity, and social justice
• Personal and professional development committed to equity
• Service meeting the needs of the college's diverse student body (including but not limited to race, socioeconomics, culture, neurodiversity, citizenship, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, and religion)
• Cooperation with library staff while acknowledging, valuing, and challenging different perspectives and opinions
• Effective working relationships with staff and students

Faculty may have an opportunity to teach College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Dual Enrollment courses for partner high schools and with support from Folsom Lake College staff to provide accessible, high-quality education to high school students earning college credit.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

In collaboration with the other librarians, the Public Services Librarian may be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Providing reference and information services to students and staff.
• Providing library instruction in a variety of settings and formats.
• Maintaining up-to-date instruction materials for print and on-line library resources.
• Selecting materials in subject areas for print, media, and digital collections.

The Public Services Librarian may also be involved or take the lead in coordinating one or more of the following:

• Reference desk scheduling
• Instructional programs and services
• Circulation policy and procedures
• Marketing of library services
• Assessment of library programs and services
• Services to the Outreach Centers and Distance Education

Using an equity-minded lens in the development, assessment, continuous improvement, and delivery of library services and instruction, including, but not limited to:

• Providing reference and information services to students and staff
• Providing information literacy instruction to students in a variety of settings and formats
• Using emerging technologies to enhance access to resources and to improve user experiences
• Fulfilling committee service and collaborating with district librarians
• Maintaining up-to-date instruction materials for print and on-line library resources
• Selecting materials in subject areas for print, media, and digital collections
• Marketing library services to students and staff
• Student and staff outreach and relationship building

The Public Services Librarian may also be involved or take the lead in coordinating one or more of the following:

• Circulation policy and procedures
• Reference desk scheduling
• Instructional programs and services

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• LIBR 318 Library Research and Information Literacy
• LIBR 325 Internet Research Skills
• LIBR 494 Topics in Library Science

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

• FLC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters in library science, library and information science; ORthe equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. ResumeorCurriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants mustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
• Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for mustbe attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

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