Temporary Research & Instruction Assistant Librarian 2026-27

The San Diego State University Library is accepting applications for their temporary full-time Assistant Librarian pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary assistant librarian with expertise or experience in the following areas:

This position is responsible for in-person and online reference research services and instruction and other services supporting the students and faculty at SDSU. The successful candidate will possess strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills; a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion; and experience with public service teaching and library research.

1. Participate as a general reference librarian at the reference desk. Provide the entire range of in-person and online LibChat reference services including some research consultations at the undergraduate and graduate level.

2. Help with the supervision and training of student workers who assist at the reference desk and online LibChat reference services.

3. Conduct course-related information literacy instruction for undergraduate courses as needed including but not limited to required rhetoric and communications classes.

4. Conduct orientation tours for potential students new students and other groups as needed.

5. Help with the review and update of online research guides for ADA compliance.

6. Other duties as needed.

Temporary appointments will be full-time 12-month appointment will typically end on June 30 2027 to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

• ALA-accredited masters degree or equivalent foreign degree.

• A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity

• Experience providing reference assistance and familiarity with reference tools

• Experience teaching information literacy in a variety of disciplines;

• Experience in the development of online tutorials or web guides;

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)

• Cover letter (new employees only)

• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)

Initial rank and salary for assistant librarian is based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Assistant Librarian rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024 the classification salary range for the respective rank is $6288 - $7658.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information click here. San Diego State University is a unionized campus. Librarians are Unit 3 employees and may join the California Faculty Association as their union.

Inquiries: For application inquiries please email Margaret Henderson at

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As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable OneSDSU community SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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