Community Engagement Librarian, Olin College of Engineering (Needham, MA)

Posted October 16, 2025

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.

Responsibilities

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

Experience/ 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.

Desired Qualifications

Extremely organized and experienced with implementing organizational processes
Experience with A/V production and/or fabrication (screen printing, sewing, fiber arts, etc.)
Familiarity with and enthusiasm for participatory design
Willingness to build meaningful relationships with a very engaged undergraduate population
Experience managing websites, social media channels, and/or newsletters for other organizations
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to values of equity, access, and belonging

Position Type: Temporary
Start date: As soon as possible
End date: December 19, 2025
Schedule: 30 hours per week; Flexible within 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: $20.75-$24.00 per hour, based on experience
CORI: Required

How to Apply

Submit resume via our job board – https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – [email protected]