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Lone Star College

Part-Time Librarian

Montgomery, TX · On-site

$29.76/hr

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Part - Time Librarian, CSN Libraries - FY 2026

Part - Time Librarian, CSN Libraries - FY 2026

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

$27.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
  • Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
  • Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
  • Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.
Job Description
Institutional Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by department need. This position may close early if the hiring need is filled or do to volume of applications received.
Under the direction of the Director of CSN Libraries and in coordination with the Charleston, North Las Vegas and Henderson Campus Lead Librarians, CSN Libraries seek to hire part-time librarians to provide reference services in-person and online in a culturally diverse and busy campus environment.
Each of our campus libraries and our online ask-a-librarian service serve the College of Southern Nevada with a student population of approximately 18,000 (FTE). The librarians hired will provide student-centered, in-person and online research assistance to users and participate in the assessment of library services.
Mentorship, training and other professional development opportunities, especially in connection to library instruction, assessment and references services are available and encouraged.
Required Qualifications
  • Masters of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program, from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications
  • Related experience
  • Demonstrate an interest in learning and using emerging technologies to improve library services and instruction
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and working with students
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary Information
$27.50 per hour
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
30.0%
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Academic Transcripts

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE
CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.
For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN
CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.
Posting Close Date
06/30/2026
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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