Outreach and Community Engagement Librarian, Loyola Notre Dame Library, MD
Posted January 25, 2023
Description:
The Loyola Notre Dame Library seeks a creative Outreach and Community Engagement Librarian to lead
library initiatives in support of the educational missions of Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. The successful candidate, in collaboration with other library units and campus partners, will serve a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members by cultivating new and existing partnerships, developing programming, and creating service-learning opportunities. This position will report to the Assistant Director, Research and Technology Services.
LNDL affirms and promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engagement. The successful candidate will advocate for and cultivate an environment where diversity of thought and background are valued. LNDL encourages applications from candidates who are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive, and equitable libraries. The Outreach and Community Engagement Librarian will develop relationships within and outside LNDL to support student and faculty scholarship, creativity, and innovation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Builds and facilitates strategic partnerships with the campuses and the wider community that the library serves;
- Creates, implements, and assesses an innovative, effective program of outreach in consultation with library colleagues, faculty, and on-campus and off-campus partners;
- Designs and develops compelling stories to highlight the value of the library using data and data visualization tools and techniques;
- Leads the library’s Marketing Committee and guides the development of social media content and marketing materials;
- Provides library and technology instruction;
- Promotes services and resources and develops relationships with faculty as assigned;
- Serves on Library and other committees as appointed;
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited Master’s in Library/Information Science; applicants with degree in hand by December 2023 will be considered;
- Familiarity with methods, practices, and trends in marketing and outreach;
- Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Commitment and demonstrated experience engaging openly in an environment where diversity of thought and background are valued;
- Demonstrated ability to collect, compile, and analyze data;
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills;
- Ability to work creatively and effectively both individually and collaboratively;
- Familiarity with library instruction;
- Ability to thrive in a changing work environment and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in supporting students and faculty who are historically underrepresented in higher education;
- Familiarity with current trends in and strategies for communicating the Library’s value to campus stakeholders;
- Familiarity with software tools for collecting, analyzing, reporting, and visualizing data.
How to Apply:
Please apply at Employment Opportunities – Loyola Notre Dame Library
(lndl.org)
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please
complete our application process by including a resume, cover letter, and three (3) work-related
references.