Adjunct Librarian

Elgin Community College is a vibrant institution that serves over 9,000 students at various stages of their educational journeys. Our mission is to provide a welcoming campus where every individual feels valued. We foster a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 7:45am-1:00pm
Saturday: 8:45am-2:00pm

2024: Less than Master's: $44.95
Master's or above: $46.67

Unit adjunct librarians play a crucial role in providing reference service to library patrons, information literacy instruction to individuals and classes, and assisting in library publicity and collection maintenance. They also support interlibrary loan and periodical services, ensuring students' academic success and providing them with lifelong information-finding skills.

1. Reference Service to Library Patrons
   1. Conduct reference interviews to determine patrons' information needs
   2. Assist patrons in research with appropriate tools and materials
   3. Provide materials and services for accommodations for individuals with disabilities, as recommended by Student Access and Disability Services
2. Provide Library Information Literacy Instruction to Classes
   1. Coordinate and plan library information literacy instruction with faculty
   2. Provide library information literacy instruction to students
   3. Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities, as recommended by Student Access and Disability Services
3. Assist with Library Publicity
   1. Develop information materials
   2. Create library exhibits
   3. Curate resource lists
4. Assist with Collection Maintenance
   1. Catalog new materials and help maintain electronic databases
   2. Suggest titles to add to and deselect from the collection
   3. Suggest accessible materials for individuals with disabilities, as recommended by Student Access and Disability Services
5. Participate in Library Routines
   1. Assist in the development and revision of library policies and procedures
   2. Assist in the development and revision of library mission statement and goals
   3. Help compile data for internal and external reports
   4. Participate in hiring of library staff
   5. Help coordinate library services with other College areas
6. Participate in Professional Development
   1. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties
   2. Participate in professional growth activities
   3. Participate in professional organizations

Elgin Community College does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities.