Job Opportunities
Outreach Librarian
Union University, Jackson, TN
This position is responsible for enhancing library services and access to academic resources through extensive outreach, instruction and reference activities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to build strong faculty relationships and serves as an ambassador from the library to the Union University community of library users.
Essential job functions include:
Develop and implement an outreach plan including the coordination of marketing and outreach efforts, developing publications, organizing events, displays, exhibits, blog postings, social networking and liaison relationships.
Initiate and coordinate library outreach services that are focused on engaging and supporting students and faculty.
As part of the Public Services team, participate in both reference and teaching responsibilities.
Create instructional and information materials such as online tutorials, surveys and guides.
Work with Library Director and other coworkers to strategically and successfully reach target groups.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts using both formal and informal measurement techniques.
Contribute to the planning, development and provision of instruction and reference services.
Focus on emerging technologies and resources. Use library staff meetings and other venues to routinely inform coworkers regarding emerging technologies and resources.
Serve as a librarian liaison to assigned university departments.
Assist Library Director and other campus leaders with library-related community outreach efforts.
Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, changing environment.
Responsible for ongoing professional development such as continuing education, publishing, etc.
Deadline:
Fall 2010