Outreach and Academic Engagement Librarian - Wesleyan University. Job Posting Number: S00558. Full-Time.
Position Details: Reporting to the Research Librarian
and Coordinator of Research Services the Outreach and Academic
Engagement Librarian will work collaboratively with staff throughout the
library as well as within the broader Wesleyan community to demonstrate
the value of the library in a liberal arts environment. This newly
defined position will be dedicated to expanding the library’s outreach
efforts in order to strengthen relationships across the campus,
particularly those with faculty and students. This position will take
the lead in building learner-centered programming and highlighting the
role of the library in Wesleyan’s distinct culture. This position will
also play a key role in promoting Wesleyan’s unique collections as well
as engaging the research community and other constituencies outside of
Wesleyan.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Chair
the library’s Communications Team to publicize and promote use of
library collections and services. Create and deliver programs that
enhance the library’s role in student instruction, faculty scholarship,
and staff initiatives. Collaborate with other campus constituencies –
like the Center for Pedagogical Innovation, Career Services, to offer
mutually beneficial programming. Serve as liaison for the Friends of the
Wesleyan Library. Develop promotional materials that effectively
communicate the library’s goals, services, and news to a variety of
audiences, including editorial responsibility for the library’s
newsletter. Partner with the Digital Projects Librarian and others to
further develop the online presence of Wesleyan’s unique collections.
Conduct library instruction for groups and provide one-on-one research
consultations. Provide general reference to students, faculty, staff,
and the community. Select materials in liaison subject areas as
assigned. Serve on library committees and task forces and campus
committees when library representation is appropriate. Maintain current
knowledge of trends and changes in academic public services and
contributing to the library profession through participation in the work
of professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Library and/or
Information Science and at least one year related experience in outreach
or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Demonstrated experience coordinating, leading, and evaluating success of
programs and events. Facility with social media tools for
organizational outreach. Expertise developing promotional materials and
programs. Knowledge of trends in effective marketing techniques.
Facility with Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent. Ability to work
independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Demonstrated service orientation and creativity within an academic
environment. Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to
work evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications: A subject master’s degree,
preferably in the humanities or social sciences. Experience in academic
libraries. Experience with graphic design. Experience working in library
public services, including general face-to-face and online reference
work. Experience teaching library instruction using information literacy
concepts. Experience in using Springshare Libguides software.
Competencies: Action oriented, Flexible/receptive to
change, Functional/technical skills, Interpersonal skills/savvy,
Organizational skills, Teamwork/collaboration, Time management.
Special Instructions to Applicants: For more information and to apply, visit https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6184. Review of application will begin March 12, 2018
and continue till the position is filled. As a part of the application
process, in addition to your cover letter and resume, please upload or
provide a link to examples of the following areas that show cases your
ability to promote an organization: 1. Professional social media
outreach. 2. Promotional document.
Additional Information: Any and all offers to external
applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a
pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of
Wesleyan University.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Outreach and Academic Engagement Librarian - Wesleyan University
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Location:
Middletown, CT, USA