Librarian Assistant Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60.76 - $154.09 Hourly
Location : SRJC Multi-Site, Sonoma County, CA
Job Type: Associate
Job Number: 26-220
Department: Library and Information Resources
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments.
Compensation/Benefits
Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment.

• Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the or contact Human Resources for more information.
• Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) and as documented in application materials. Initial Step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract
• Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment.

Benefits: The District offers medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional information, including medical plan information and eligibility requirements can be found on the
Sick Leave Accrual: Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Additional information can be found in Article 18 of the AFA Contract.
Retirement: SRJC offers CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance and Social Security as Associate Faculty retirement options. Eligibility for each plan is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Student Contact-Related Duties for Library & Information Resources Faculty: A librarian engages in a core set of activities. In addition, there are specific types of library services that require specialized skills. Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Maintains currency in an environment driven by rapidly changing information technologies and research tools that are critical for librarians.
2. Provides instruction through a variety of modalities including face-to-face, reference desk, digitally through online reference service orientations, research appointments, workshops and/or Library and Information Resources (LIR) courses. When teaching classes, librarians must perform all relevant duties of section 17.05 of this article.
3. Prepares and arranges student contact activities including consultation with instructional faculty, development of workshops and course-integrated instruction sessions, updating of subject and vocational discipline knowledge, creation of instructional materials and guides, and targeted collection development. Student contact preparation requires a librarian to maintain familiarity with District coursework and instructional materials in a wide range of disciplines, to collaborate with instructional faculty, and to work in new subject areas on an ongoing basis.
4. Identifies, selects, and de-selects resources in a wide array of formats that contribute to the development of the libraries' collections. Materials are mapped to the District's curriculum and mission. A librarian selects resources for various subject areas and the responsibility for subject areas rotates among librarians. This activity requires regular ongoing review of professional literature and web resources, as well as regular consultation with instructional faculty.
5. Participates in community public relations activities such as cultural events, tours, development and implementation of displays, announcements regarding library services and resources, etc.
6. Directs the day-to-day work of classified staff and student employees, including consultation and meetings to plan the work of employees, providing detailed input for personnel evaluations, and preparing data required for Personnel Action Forms (PAFs). A librarian directs the day-to-day work of classified staff members in Circulation, Reserves, and the Periodicals Service Desk, as assigned by the supervising administrator.
7. Facilitates institutional support for each District site including initiating service requests, monitoring budgets, requesting updates to Information Technology hardware and software, and initiating PAFs.

B. Other Required Duties for Library & Information Resources Faculty: In addition to student contact-related duties, each librarian also fulfills services in one (1) of the following categories and performs in-depth functions that are related to one (1) of these specific positions as assigned by the supervising administrator. Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Instructional Services Librarian: Provides up to 15 hours per week of student contact through reference service, research appointments, and/or Library and Information Literacy credit courses, and offers course-integrated instruction sessions and workshops.
2. Technical Services Librarian: Assumes responsibility for maintenance and quality control in the library online catalog, serves as liaison with the library system vendor, directs the work of Technical Services support staff, manages archives, administers the library materials budgets, and directs the work of classified staff in Cataloging, Acquisitions, Periodicals, and Interlibrary Loan.
3. Systems Librarian: Assumes responsibility for activities related to the function and maintenance of the library's Integrated Library System (ILS); serves as ILS vendor liaison; maintains currency on ILS functionality, implements custom changes, and provides training in ILS modules to staff at all sites; provides system administration, backup, and maintenance, and administers software upgrades and installations; generates reports and provides statistics.
4. Electronic Services Librarian: Provides leadership in the integration of electronic resources including the library's Web presence and implements and troubleshoots electronic resources.

• Please see the for more information.

The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
SELECTION PROCESS:
If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, they will review applications. If the department does not have an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises, or for up to one year. If selected, candidates will be invited to an interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. Selected candidates who are not given an immediate assignment will remain in the pool for four years.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Library and Information Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College provides a diverse array of instructional support services districtwide. There are two library facilities: Doyle Library at the Santa Rosa campus and Mahoney Library at the Petaluma campus. Instructional collections include over 380,000 books and ebooks, over 40 online databases and a discovery search interface. The library instructional program teaches a one-unit course, both online and face-to-face, that emphasizes instruction in the areas of information literacy. There are over 900 students enrolled per semester, and faculty librarians teach all classes. Librarians offer workshops that instruct students in the use of individual databases or special citation tool software, and they collaborate with instructional faculty to create course integrated instruction sessions for students. In addition, both libraries maintain research services that are staffed by faculty librarians. These services include day, evening, weekend, and extended hour shifts.
We are seeking librarians for inclusion in a pool who have the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas:
Public Service Librarians: Provide research assistance, and library facilities support, via in-person and online reference, to students, faculty, staff, and community members at one or both campus libraries. May include oversight of student workers and building safety coordination on weekends or evenings. Service may include day, evening, weekend and/or extended hours. Duties may include conducting course-integrated instruction sessions and library workshops in online and in-person formats and developing culturally sensitive instructional materials using traditional and emerging technologies.
Instructional Librarians: Teach the department's one-unit credit course, LIR 10 Introduction to Information Literacy, in either the online or in-person format.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed below for disciplines of interest or file for in order to be considered. Applicants who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please, see the and the for more information.
REQUIRED:
Master's degree in library science, library and information science;
OR the equivalent;
OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor's Credential in library science.
Preferred:

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • providing in-person and online reference services at an academic library
  • teaching credit courses in Information Literacy in-person or online.
  • teaching course-integrated instruction sessions and library workshops in-person, online, and via video conferencing.

Application Procedures
To be considered for this associate faculty pool, applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.

1. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.

1. A brief cover letter.

1. Current resume.

1. A written response to the diversity prompt below (200-500 words):

Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:

• Curricula;
• Learning activities;
• Teaching/counseling practices;
• Educational Resources;
• Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
• Program Development

1. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.

If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see

1. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.

1. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954.
• Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found
• An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is comm