Outreach and Engagement Librarian (Permanent) – Patrick Power Library

Date Posted: September 12 2025

Posting Deadline: October 10 2025

Department: Patrick Power Library

Type of Employment: Permanent Full-time

Group Affiliation:SMUFU

Salary: An appointment at the rank of Librarian I or II is anticipated. Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Salary ranges as of September 1 2024 are $65897 to $71259 (Librarian I) and $72870 to $82822 (Librarian II) respectively.

The Patrick Power Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative librarian to lead our outreach and engagement services and programs. We require an individual who is excited about working with others and who will take an innovative approach to promoting the Librarys growing collections and evolving services. The successful applicant will work within a collegial environment and report to the University Librarian.

Job Information and Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Engages with students faculty staff and other users to promote the Librarys resources and services.
• Manages evaluates and improves the Librarys online presence to ensure its continuing currency effectiveness and usability.
• Maintains awareness of current and emerging trends standards and best practices in outreach & engagement librarianship.
• Develops manages and evaluates Library outreach initiatives.
• Organizes Library events independently or in collaboration with others as appropriate.
• Liaises with assigned academic departments to develop relevant library collections; Selects library materials and assesses collections for course proposals and program reviews.
• Delivers information literacy and classroom teaching sessions.
• Provides Reference and Research services.
• Participates in Library management University Consortial and Professional Librarian activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

In consultation with the University Librarian and the Library Management Committee:

• Formulates goals plans and procedures to implement outreach & engagement services in accordance with organizational plans and priorities.
• Leads the Library Outreach and Engagement Team.
• Manages and implements the Librarys social media and communications strategy.
• Oversees Librarys communication channels communicates and ensures timely updates to all Library media channels including operational changes.
• Liaises with SMU External Affairs to ensure Library communications are included in relevant official university channels such as SMU social media the SMU Bulletin campus screens etc.
• Promotes library resources and services at university open houses new student orientations and other public events.
• Organizes advertises and hosts library programming and events such as faculty author readings and podcasts.
• Analyses statistics and prepares reports to evaluate outreach and engagement programs.
• Assesses user experience with resources services and space.
• Works with the library website team to monitor design and content of the Librarys website revising information as needed.
• Responds to user feedback on resources services or other aspects of library operations.
• Designs and drafts the Librarys annual report.
• Provides library tours and orientations to visiting scholars and students.
• Serves as a resource to departments and staff on issues related to library promotion outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Position may include supervising staff in a unionized environment.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Experience and Education Requirements

• A Masters degree in library/information studies from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum one to three years relevant professional library experience in an academic library or acceptable equivalent.
• Familiar with the latest trends and best practices in outreach and engagement librarianship.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of current and emerging technologies and their application to achieve library outreach and engagement objectives.
• Experience working with social media and its applications for library outreach and community engagement purposes.
• Able to create compelling visuals and promotional materials for diverse audiences.
• Awareness of current issues and trends in higher education and academic libraries.
• Demonstrates knowledge of library reference and research services.
• Demonstrates effective teaching and presentation skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated able to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

Note: Please merge the following into one document:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names of three Professional References

Applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date of October 10 2025. Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact emailprotected.