Community Engagement Librarian, Olin College Library (Needham, MA)

Posted June 5, 2025

Job Description

The Olin College Library seeks an energetic, service-oriented, creative colleague to join in supporting
student success and community engagement.

Under direction of the Library Director, and with the Community Services Librarian, the Community Engagement Librarian (CEL) takes an active role in creatively supporting students and joins in exploring the literacies of making, participatory design, and community building. This position is responsible for
co-managing the Library of Things/makerspace equipment and organizing programming, both for the
library and in partnership with the Student Affairs and Resources (STAR) team and student clubs and
organizations. Additionally, this position will help maintain the physical environment of the library and
continue to foster a culture of community stewardship for special equipment and resources. The Olin
College Library is eager for the CEL to bring their own interests and passion for creative learning and for
thinking “out of the box” when it comes to library services.

This is an in-person/on-campus position based in Needham, MA.

Position Duties

Plans, schedules, and implements library programming activities including creating and coordinating programs and events, designing marketing materials, and collaborating with Olin student groups and colleagues
Works with library colleagues and the Student Affairs and Resources (StAR) team to engage with and empower student organizations; assists with first-year experience programming including orientation and the Olin First Year Introduction (OFYI) course
Co-manages the Library of Things (cameras, A/V gear, board games, etc.) and makerspace equipment (sewing machines, screen printer, vinyl cutters, etc.), including maintaining and ordering supplies and reinforcing a culture of community stewardship
Helps support and co-supervise a peer-training group of students with expert knowledge of specialized library equipment
Represents the library at events and committee meetings as needed
Handles common paging tasks, including shelving books, check-in, and interlibrary loan delivery
As needed, provides research assistance and help with using library resources; fulfills interlibrary loan requests

Qualifications

MLS/MLIS or coursework towards the degree is preferred, though not required
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
1 to 3 years of library experience or equivalent work experience
Lift up to 30 lbs.

Hours & Compensation

30 hours per week; Flexible within 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
$20.75-$24.00 per hour, based on experience

How to Apply

MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are
encouraged to apply.
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