## Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications:
- Experience working in a college and/or library setting.
- Knowledge and/or experience with using the Alma/Primo Library Services Platform (LSP) or other LSP software.
- Knowledge and/or experience with document and web accessibility best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and/or other PDF creation and editing tools.
- Knowledge and/or experience with providing reference/research support.
- Knowledge and/or experience with library information literacy instruction.
## Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Associate librarians are assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with the associate member and his/her supervisor if appropriate. Duties may consist of one or more of the following, but other professional librarian duties that are not listed may also be assigned.
General Duties:
- Work with students at the reference desk.
- Provide reference assistance for students and staff.
- Evaluate select and discard print and non-print library materials to keep the library collection current with curriculum.
- Provide bibliographic instruction for students.
Instructional Duties:
Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
- Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes:
- Preparation of course activities.
- Evaluation of students work.
- Consultation with students outside of class.
- Maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
- Other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes.
- Maintain accurate class and other records conforming with state requirements and stated District and college needs.
- Submit when due all necessary reports such as attendance, grade reports, rosters, and class schedules.
- Follow course outlines as filed in the appropriate instruction offices.
- Maintain office hours each week at .5 hours per week per section.
- Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the District and college.
- Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
- Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
- Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members area of expertise.
- Work cooperatively within the college community.
- Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
- Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice, and/or bias.
- Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.
## Other Duties
## Application Information
Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including:
- A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application.
- Resume.
- Unofficial copies of transcripts.
- District Equivalency Application (if applicable).
- Any requested licenses or certificates (if applicable).
Important Application Instructions:
- All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
- Supervisors names and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment.
- The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.
### About Transcripts
- If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded.
- If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
- Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
- Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service, including a U.S. evaluation course by course of the transcripts, and must be submitted with this online application.
- If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
- Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations, requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
- When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected, or they will be rejected by the system.
### Equivalency Information
Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the Districts Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position.
- Applications for equivalency are required if degrees are not in the exact discipline required.
- The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.
- ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if the degree does not match the disciplines stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
- List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.
- Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.
For assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: 408-741-2174
Fax: 408-741-2564
Email: Careers@wvm.edu
## Selection Process
- Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis.
- Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
- Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
- Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year.
- Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed, and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
- Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
- The District reserves the right to contact former, current, or the most recent employers and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
- Upon hire, the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest they/he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
## EEO Statement
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, and medical condition, consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
## Special Instructions to the Applicant
Posting Detail Information:
Posting Number: FY2223-038POOL
Open Date: 02/02/2026
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Yes: Requisition Specific Questions (Required fields are indicated with an asterisk).
Applicant Documents:
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Transcripts
Optional Documents:
Cover Letter
Additional Transcripts
Other Related Licenses or Certificates
Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1
Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2
Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 3