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LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Professional Opportunities
East Los Angeles College
AY27 - Librarian
Probationary Tenure Track C Basis
Deadline Date To File: August 29, 2026
IssueDate: July 17, 2026
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
Established in 1945 as part of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), East Los Angeles College (ELAC) serves students in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park and is the largest campus in its district. ELAC is dedicated to providing the highest quality of transfer and workforce education courses, along with superior adult education, basic skills, and community service programs. We serve a culturally diverse community in a dynamic urban setting with the purpose of supporting students in achieving associate of arts degrees, general education, skill certificates, and/or personal development. The college seeks to fulfill the potential of each student through innovative teaching methods, the latest in educational technology, and committed support services. For more information about ELAC, please visit our website at www.elac.edu
POSITION DESCRIPTION
ELAC seeks a dynamic, user-centered, and innovative librarian to provide effective library services at the college's Southeast Campus in South Gate. This is a tenure-track position for Fall 2026 scheduled to start on August 31, 2026, with a work schedule that includes evening hours.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide in-person and online reference services to students, faculty, and staff using various print and electronic resources.
• Conduct library instruction tailored to Southeast campus students in collaboration with faculty.
• Create effective and engaging library instruction materials, research guides, and other resources in print, web-based, and multimedia formats.
• Develop and coordinate research skills workshops.
• Design and implement library outreach programs for Southeast campus students, faculty, and staff.
• Manage collection of materials by selecting new resources, preparing purchase orders, and working with classified staff to monitor receivals and payments for materials.
• Provide cataloging of library materials for Southeast campus.
• Create effective library marketing materials to promote the use of library resources and services among faculty, students, and staff at Southeast campus.
• Develop and participate in projects working with fellow librarians, staff, and faculty.
• Provide training and work directions to library classified staff and student workers.
• Monitor the Southeast campus library building and assist the department chair in managing building maintenance.
• Monitor library safety at Southeast campus and assist the department chair with reporting the safety issues.
• Serve on Southeast Campus committees to share library information and to ensure the library's inclusion in new and existing programs and initiatives.
• Must work evening hours and assist in library closing procedures.
• Perform other librarian duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in library science or library and information science or the equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.
Eligibility Requirement: COVID 19 VACCINATION
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in general librarianship such as instruction, reference, and public and technical services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design, delivery, and assessment of information-competency workshops.
• Proficiency in the development and assessment of course and program learning outcomes, including the use of assessment results to improve student learning, access, and retention.
• Experience teaching online courses, hybrid courses, and web-enhanced courses.
• Knowledge of current teaching pedagogies and experience designing and implementing engaging learning activities.
• Proficiency in designing and developing library services and instructional materials in web-based and multimedia formats.
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging educational technologies including learning management systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish positive relationships with students and faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the department chair, fellow librarians, and classified staff.
• Experience serving a population with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The current starting range is from $76,960 - $143,000 for the ten-month academic year depending on education and experience. The Ph.D. differential is $4,870 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD's Health Benefits website for more information.
FILING AN APPLICATION:
LACCD requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for positions and to upload all required documents. Application materials are not accepted by fax, walk-ins, postal mail and e-mail. A completed online application and related materials must be submitted by the application deadline (even if you have previously applied or worked for the LACCD). Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application packet.
In order for your application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. You will need to edit your application and all documents you uploaded prior to submitting your completed application. You will not be allowed to change your application information after it has been submitted. Make sure the documents you upload are not bigger than 5 MB. If they are, you will need to reduce the document's size and resubmit. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. The completed application must be received by 4:30PM August 29, 2026.
For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. A detailed letter of interest that describes how the applicant is qualified to fulfill each duty and responsibility including the minimum and desirable qualifications
2. A current resume;
3. Copies of transcript(s) from accredited institutions (official transcripts will be required at the time of interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf;
4. A list of a minimum of three professional references including names, titles, addresses, telephone number and email addresses of individuals who can attest to your qualifications for the position.

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Choonhee Rhim, Chair, Library Department
(323) 265-8625
rhimcl@elac.edu
Note: The District does not provide expense reimbursements for those invited to interviews.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. ELAC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.
Individuals protected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process by giving at least five business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy:
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator