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Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

$70.84 - $86.11/hr

Master's in library science, library and information science, OR * The equivalent. NOTE : If you ... Equivalency Materials (if applicable) GCCCD recruits for Part Time Faculty positions year-round.

Mt. San Jacinto College

Associate Librarian

CA · On-site

$66.84 - $74.07/hr

District Wide (multiple campuses), CA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 00816 Department: Library Division: Instruction Opening Date: 05/17/2017 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Level: 1 Salary Schedule ...

The Boston Athenaeum

Reader Services Librarian

Boston, MA · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

The Athenaeum seeks a part-time Reader Services Librarian with an emphasis on reference work, as part of the public services team, staffing the reference and circulation desks. The Reader Services ...

City of New Haven

Librarian, Part Time

New Haven, CT · On-site

$21/hr

... ongoing Library programming. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is part time professional work at the ... Performs research for and instructs patrons in the use of reference tools and databases, prepares ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time virtual reference librarian in the United States is $62,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Special Projects Librarian

Special Projects Librarian

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

$30/hr

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Special Projects Librarian
Role Title
Library Specialist II
Role Code
29052-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
283W0037
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Henrico - 087
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant; maximum salary is $30/hour.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; as scheduled by supervisor.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The primary purpose of this position is to support library special projects. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining content on the library's LibGuides, LibCal, LibWizard and LibSites platforms; developing instructional presentations and videos using Canva; uploading videos to the library's YouTube account and creating closed captions; maintaining electronic resource records in library systems; and assisting with collection development and deselection/weeding.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in information and library science from an academic program accredited by the American Library Association.
  • 2 years working in a library setting, using Libguides platform to create online library guides; using a graphic design or screen recording platform; maintaining records in an integrated library system.

Additional Considerations
  • Experience working in an academic library; experience using Alma, Canva, Microsoft Office 365; basic HTML or web coding.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3198P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
05/27/2026
Job Close Date
06/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name
Email
talent@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96460

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