Adjunct Reference Librarian Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. 

The Adjunct Instructor Pools function as a way for department chairs to view applicant materials in advance of a need, and determine if the applicant will be approved or not approved to be added to their pool of eligible applicants. Should a part-time instructional need arise in a given department, the department chair will look first at the approved applicants to see if anyone matches our needs, in which case they may make contact to schedule an interview. 

Muskegon Community College is currently seeking candidates for an immediate need; Adjunct Librarian for Fall 2025. 

Unofficial transcripts must be submitted.

General Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for reference desk services and supervising student workers in the absence of their supervisor, with possible bibliographic instruction and/or cataloging support. Variable hours may include weekends, evenings, and/or daytime hours, dependent on library needs and librarian availability. 

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1.      An MLIS or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited school.

2.      Commitment to the community college philosophy and information literacy.

3.      Familiarity with research databases, OCLC and Microsoft products such as Word and Excel.

4.      Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive and positive working environment.

5.      Strong commitment to customer service.

6.      Highly motivated and solution oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to the mission of the college.

Essential Function:

1.      Weekend and evening assignments as scheduled.

2.      Answer reference questions from students, faculty, staff, and community members regarding research needs.

3.      Assist students in the research process: topic selection, evaluation of sources, and proper documentation of references.

4.      Have a strong commitment to customer service.

5.      Have excellent technology skills and expertise in database searching and the utilization of Microsoft Office and Windows.

6.      Assist students with research databases.

7.      Present information literacy instruction to classes.

8.      Assist with cataloging using OCLC and Sirsi WorkFlows.

9.      Supervise student workers in the absence of their supervisor.

10. Make recommendations for book purchases.

11. Have knowledge of information literacy and promote the concept on the job.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

☒ Detailed Work

☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented 

☒ Problem Situations             

☐ Multiple Priorities & Demands

☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality

☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions    

☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact

☒ Working with Others                 

Physical Demands:

☒ Standing & Walking

☒ Sitting

☐ Reclining

☐Carrying                      

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs.          ☐ Up to 25 lbs.                  ☒ Up to 50 lbs.             ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending

☐ Climb or Balance

☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

☐ Squatting    

☐Handle or Feel

☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒ Talking or hearing 

☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐Working Overhead

☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☐ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.  To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.