City Colleges of Chicago

PART-TIME LIBRARIAN (TEMPORARY)

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

The Library of Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks innovative, collaborative, customer service-oriented, technologically astute part-time librarian (temporary) to provide professional services to students, faculty, and staff. This position is responsible for delivering a full range of services, including customer service, reference assistance, collection development, library and information literacy instruction, and education to students regarding the use of the college library.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staffs the reference desk and supports online research and information requests.
• Assists all library users in identifying and using electronic and print materials.
• Supports the acquisition, cataloging, and circulation of library materials.
• Collaborates with staff and faculty in order to select new resources for the library collection, working within the approved collection development guidelines.
• Assists with the creation of research guides, library displays, and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago board rules, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Library Science required.
• Must be self-directed, innovative, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to work well within a culturally diverse environment with the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must have familiarity with internet sources and the ability to search online databases.
• Demonstrated ability to use common office applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft products, Adobe products, and web development tools.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fall 2025: Monday through Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Spring 2025: Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Schedule determined every semester is based on library operations and instructional/student needs.
• This is a temporary position intended to cover the remainder of the Fall 2025 semester and the Spring 2026 semester. The end date may be prior to the conclusion of the spring 2026 semester, contingent upon operational needs.

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview)

Submission of additional information, including but not limited to a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.

If size limits prohibit you from attaching your documents, please email required attachments to WR_HR@ccc.edu.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeking candidate(s) to support library operations in-person/on-campus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $23.37 per hour
• The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
• Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

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