Job Information
North Central College, IL Outreach and Engagement Librarian in Naperville, Illinois
Employment Status: Administrative
Description of Key Responsibility:
- Outreach and Engagement Duties
Develop and execute annual programming calendar for Oesterle Library with assistance from other library staff.
Coordinate with other Learning Commons departments, campus departments, and the broader community on programming opportunities.
Maintain balance of academic and extracurricular programs
Advertise and promote programs.
Record statistics and perform assessment of programs and related outreach activities.
- Marketing Duties
Maintain Oesterle Library social media accounts.
Develop and follow calendar of social media posts for programs and other library services.
Coordinate promotional materials (print, online, etc) for Oesterle Library.
Consistently follow college branding guidelines, in collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
- General Librarian Duties
Serve as liaison to various academic departments. Participate in reference services, subject-specific library instruction, and collection development.
Teach or assist with the teaching of course integrated library instructional sessions, which may include team-teaching.
Prepare instructional materials in a variety of modalities, maintain content in digital tools like LibGuides, and collaborate with others when appropriate.
With the Director’s approval, may participate in library grant applications.
Cooperate as a team member with the library services staff in performing any duties essential to efficient library operations.
Attend seminars and training sessions to improve or update position-oriented skills and knowledge, when appropriate and funds permit.
Participate in local, state, and national library organizations, when appropriate and funds permit.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Education/Training:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution is required.
Experience:
Outreach and engagement experience in a public or academic library is strongly preferred. Teaching or library instruction experience is strongly preferred. Collection development experience in an academic library setting is preferred.
Position Summary:
This librarian position leads the Outreach and Engagement initiatives for Oesterle Library.