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Washington University of St. Louis

$58K - $99K/yr

Promote available instructional design services within the WashU Medicine community. * Partner in ... Medical Library staff. Other Duties * Participate in WashU Medicine community activities and ...

CAPITAL TITLE OF TEXAS LLC

Instructional Designer

Plano, TX · On-site

$60K - $82K/yr

Design engaging digital learning for employees across the organization. * Create onboarding ... Create a Knowledge Library Employees Trust Develop and maintain a centralized digital knowledge ...

CAPITAL TITLE OF TEXAS LLC

Instructional Designer

Plano, TX · On-site

$60K - $82K/yr

Design engaging digital learning for employees across the organization. * Create onboarding ... Create a Knowledge Library Employees Trust Develop and maintain a centralized digital knowledge ...

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How much do instructional design librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for instructional design librarian in the United States is $61,692.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Instructional Design Librarian position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Instructional Design Librarian, you need a solid background in instructional design, information literacy, and library science—often supported by a degree in library and information science (MLS/MLIS) or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools (such as Articulate or Captivate), and digital content creation platforms is commonly required. Outstanding communication, collaboration, and project management skills help drive success in designing educational resources and training programs. These competencies are vital to effectively develop, implement, and assess instructional materials that support both library users and staff.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Instructional Design Librarian?

Instructional Design Librarians typically work on designing, developing, and evaluating instructional materials, such as online learning modules, workshops, and research guides to support library users and staff. Their day may include collaborating with faculty to integrate library resources into courses, delivering information literacy sessions, and assessing the effectiveness of instructional content. They also often participate in team meetings, contribute to library-wide initiatives, and stay current with trends in education technology and pedagogy. This role offers a mix of creative work and teamwork, making it a dynamic and rewarding position within academic or large public libraries.

What does an Instructional Design Librarian do?

An Instructional Design Librarian collaborates with faculty and staff to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences by integrating instructional design principles and library resources. They develop online tutorials, research guides, and instructional materials to support student learning. Additionally, they may provide training on information literacy, emerging educational technologies, and best practices in pedagogy. Their role bridges the gap between librarianship and instructional design, ensuring that library services effectively support teaching and learning.

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Infographic showing various Instructional Design Librarian job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,692 per year, or $29.7 per hour.
Reference/Instructional Design Librarian

Reference/Instructional Design Librarian

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, NJ • On-site

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Passaic County Community College rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

152nd of 612 rated colleges and universities

Job description

We are seeking a Reference/Instructional Librarian who will report to the Associate Dean for Distance Education, the Learning Resources Center, and the Business Department. This person will be responsible for developing, managing, accessing and utilizing the Library's reference and bibliographic instruction services. The individual also participates in the development of OER (Open Educational Resources), assists in managing the College's OER initiative, and provides instructional design support to faculty. The Reference/Instructional Librarian will also participate in collection development and provides other services to faculty, students, and staff, including evening and weekend hours, as assigned.

This is a full-time, administrative position.

Example of Duties:

  • Provide reference services, including bibliographic instruction to faculty, students, and staff.
  • Communicate with faculty regarding collection development, research assignments, projects, and bibliographic library instruction.
  • Conduct ongoing evaluation of the library collection, services, and materials. Make recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other librarians in the development of OER and assist in managing the College's OER initiative.
  • Works with state, regional, and national organizations to actively engage in activities and partnerships pertaining to innovative learning, technology, curriculum design and pedagogy and library science.
  • Conducts information literacy sessions inclusive of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Understands and advocates for current trends and best practices in curriculum design for on-ground and distance courses.
  • Works with faculty to (re)design courses in multiple modalities.
  • Guides faculty in ADA compliance, Universal Design for Learning, and copyright and fair use.
  • Provides support for online students.
  • Works with the Distance Learning Department for the adoption of emerging technologies in support of teaching and learning.
  • Perform other duties, as required.

Qualifications:

  • ALA/MLS degree required.
  • Service-oriented with strong communication and presentation skills and able to work collegially in a rapidly changing discipline.
  • Work experience with computer applications and online databases.
  • At least one (1) year of library work experience preferred.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $60,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

  • Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
  • Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
  • Retirement systems through New Jersey State
  • Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
  • Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
  • Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)

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105 hours

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The college also offers optional programs such as:

  • Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
  • Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
  • Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
  • Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account

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