Community Outreach Librarian, Canton Public Library, (Canton, MA)

Posted May 6, 2025

Description

Position is responsible for performing administrative functions for the Library Department, including developing, planning, promoting, coordinating and directing programs and events for diverse populations. Employee functions as primary promotional agent for the library and as liaison to the Friends of the Library and external community organizations for the purpose of determining needs, building community relations and coordinating outreach projects.

Responsibilities

Leads Library’s efforts in reaching and serving diverse user population; analyzes community needs and investigates available and cost beneficial program resources; plans, develops, organizes, coordinate, promotes, directs cultural, civic, informational or recreational programs intended for adult audiences. Leads discussion groups organized around books and other media. Collaborates with and supports Children’s and Young Adult Librarians and others in planning and conducting programs aimed at younger audiences.
Publicizes and promotes library as intellectual center of Town through programming, research help and information literacy instruction, displays, marketing, publications and orientation. Designs and produces program and promotional materials to reach intended audience, communicates with performers and program providers; produces registration materials, schedules staff and volunteers, procures and provides required resources; maintains and reports service evaluation and statistics to Library Director.
Establishes joint partnerships between Library and Town departments, surrounding communities and schools. Coordinates and supervises adult and community volunteers; supervises use of meeting room and other library facilities for library sponsored programs, community organizations and local businesses. Coordinates tours, events, presentations. Collaborates with existing partners to provide service and/or promote the library, including but not limited to schools, underrepresented communities, home delivery, senior facilities, special populations and business community.
Manages traditional and social media to promote library participation in community. Prepares and disseminates brochures, news releases, bulletins, posters and other public relations materials to promote library services. Maintains calendar of meetings and events, assists in producing newsletters and announcements in various media formats. Assists in maintenance of Community Message Board on behalf of municipal departments and non-profit community organizations. Maintains library social media presence and assists in updating information on department website.
Promotes interest in library as community resource by visiting and speaking to school, civic and social organizations. Works with and supports Friends of the Library. Serves as principal contact for community groups, organizations and individuals interested in Outreach services.
In collaboration with library director, develops grant and award applications to secure funding for community partnership initiatives, outreach service opportunities.
Works at all public service desks and services as backup to other public departments as needed, responding to patron requests for circulation, reference, and instructional services
Responsible for securing the building in the absence of the custodian
participates in the interview process for departmental employee candidates;
Performs similar or related work as required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from accredited college or university or have completed at least two-thirds of the required credits and be currently enrolled in the graduate program.
One to three years of library experience or a related area or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain certification from Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Hours and Compensation

Hours: 35 hours per week

Compensation: $34.96-$43.70

This is a benefits eligible position.

How to Apply

Visit https://www.town.canton.ma.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=101&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Community-Outreach-Librarian-237 to see full listing.

Please send cover letter, resume and Town Application to:

Meredith Hartling, HR Generalist
801 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Canton, MA 02021
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 781-575-6602