Outreach Reference Librarian, Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Posted April 10, 2019

The Outreach Reference Librarian develops and implements a marketing strategy that promotes library resources and services to students, faculty, staff, and the College community. Tasks include but are not limited to giving presentations; organizing events; designing publications, exhibits, and displays; and communicates with the library staff, Learning Commons stakeholder departments and with the campus as a whole.

The Outreach Reference Librarian works with campus departments such as Student Affairs and Communications, to maintain a social media presence and promote library services. Represents Library Services at student orientations and other campus events. In addition to these outreach duties, the Outreach Reference Librarian will have reference librarian duties, including providing library instruction and reference, creating and maintaining LibGuides, and serving as a liaison to various academic departments (including the Honors Program and First Year Seminar).

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution with 1-3 years directly related experience.
• Previous reference experience and teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with students, with colleagues, and with faculty members.
• Knowledge of basic marketing practices and use of social media.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a digital environment using a variety of methods including oral, written, photographic and videos.

To apply, please visit our career site at www.springfield.edu/careers.

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