Outreach Librarian Resume
Summary : As an Outreach Librarian responsible for participating in the development and implementation of the Library's programs and services to meet the needs of Texas A&M students, staff, and faculty.
Skills : Communication, Creativity.
Description :
- Assisted in the development and implementation of library tours, collaborated and promoted library resources and services, and maintained knowledge of library outreach, instruction, and other trends within the Libraries.
- Performed tasks in one or more of the functional areas within the Libraries.
- Collaborated with colleagues on the design, delivery, assessment, and promotion of library programs that support information literacy and student success.
- Promoted Libraries’ services at specific library and university events.
- Collaboratively worked with other library branches and librarians in the Learning and Engagement Department.
- Acted as a liaison between Cushing Special Collections and Archives and the unit for outreach and programming efforts.
- Participated in departmental and interdepartmental meetings and activities as a member of the Learning and Engagement Department.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
MLIS
Assistant Outreach Librarian Resume
Objective : As an Assistant Outreach Librarian served on committees or undertook special projects and ensured and met the mission, goals, and objectives of the Library and University. In collaboration with the Learning and Engagement team, develop, implement, and assess library tours for students, faculty, staff, and community visitors for all Texas A&M University main campus libraries.
Skills : Analytical skills, Diversity and inclusion.
Description :
- Built partnerships with campus groups to communicate library needs, expectations, and policies regarding tours and orientations.
- Participated in scholarly activities and professional services for professional development to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs.
- Built relationships at the University and in the broader community to expand library outreach and promote services.
- Assisted in preparing exhibits and planning programs to promote the special collection.
- Performed and sustained inquiry into one’s discipline leading to practical application within the library as well as research resulting in published or presented scholarly output.
- Identified library materials relevant to courses to embed in Blackboard, place on reserve, or include in course packs.
- Collaborated with the federal Head of Outreach to plan and execute library programs, exhibits, and special events.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MLIS
Associate Outreach Librarian Resume
Objective : An Associate Outreach Librarian includes the reference support and liaison librarian duties to be assigned. Early-career librarians and recent MLIS grads are encouraged to apply. The Outreach and Instruction Librarian must be an innovative, enthusiastic, and user-focused individual.
Skills : Research, Intelligence, Interpersonal communication.
Description :
- Planned, provided, and coordinated outreach and engagement services for a diverse community of learners and library users.
- Developed and maintained the website marketing and physical signage.
- Identified opportunities for new programs and services and ongoing assessment of outreach programs and initiatives.
- Performed academic reference consultations and served as a library liaison to academic programs with related instruction, teaching, and collection development responsibilities.
- Kept up to date with current professional development by pursuing opportunities such as conferences and webinars.
- Supported communication activities and events to disseminate information about the library and its resources using traditional, electronic, and social media vehicles, as well as targeted outreach initiatives and activities.
- Developed and executed online training webinars on library resources, such as Endnote and specialized digital resources.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
MLIS
Junior Outreach Librarian Resume
Objective : An Junior Outreach Librarian responsible for maintaining the calendar of events, compiling data, preparing statistics for reports, ordering food/supplies for events, and tracking spending. Preparing reports to assess the effectiveness of outreach initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.
Skills : Marketing, Professional growth.
Description :
- Assessed library instruction and outreach efforts across delivery methods, including but not limited to face-to-face instruction, workshops, librarian embedding in courses, and online platforms such as Zoom.
- Created, distributed, analyzed results, prepared reports, and proposed a plan of action to the Library Director.
- Provided information and reference services during outreach activities, helping community members access relevant resources.
- Assisted individuals in navigating library services and utilizing resources effectively.
- Used feedback from the community to inform the development of new programs and services.
- Evaluated the impact of outreach programs and services through data collection and community feedback.
- Maintained current knowledge of the trends and issues in higher education, scholarly communication, online education, education technologies, and research practices.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MLIS
Senior Outreach Librarian Resume
Summary : An Outreach Librarian promotes, interprets, and encourages the use of the Library's special collections in support of teaching, learning, and research. Develop and execute special projects as assigned and participate in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Skills : Project management, Teaching.
Description :
- Forged relationships with faculty to encourage the integration of special collections into teaching and student research by promoting, developing, and conducting instructional sessions.
- Provided reference and research support for the users and external scholars.
- Arranged and described the archival collections to best practices and industry standards and advocated for their use within the classroom.
- Worked with special collections and archives staff in the preparation of finding aids for collections.
- Utilized content management systems ArchivesSpace, Airtable, Alma, Archivematica, and others, to increase discoverability and access to archival collections.
- Worked with Resource and Digital Strategies staff to implement dynamic web-based platforms for online bibliographies relevant to our special collections holdings.
- Provided basic practical instruction in book arts techniques and liaised with the Letterpress Studio for class sessions.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
MLIS
Outreach Librarian Resume
Headline : An Outreach Librarian able to build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, academic departments, and other campus and community stakeholders.
Skills : Technology Service, Community Engagement.
Description :
- Committed and demonstrated the ability to cooperate in a team environment and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with all library personnel.
- Developed, coordinated, promoted, and provided library instruction services.
- Collaborated with faculty and academic departments to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.
- Developed instructional materials, and introduced students to the library through informal one-on-one interactions and formal bibliographic instruction sessions.
- Provided outreach to campus and public communities and worked with library staff and other librarians to provide excellent reference services.
- Served as liaison to academic departments, worked in specified hours providing service at the library’s information desk including evenings and weekends.
- Created an environment of understanding and respect with all library personnel and fulfilled other duties as assigned.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MLIS
Outreach Librarian Resume
Summary : An Outreach Librarian maintained and documented a program of the practice of librarianship, publication, and service for this full-time tenure-track position, and newly degreed librarians are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Skills : Communication, Program Development.
Description :
- Implemented literacy initiatives and reading programs for different age groups, promoting the importance of literacy within the community.
- Provided resources and support for adult literacy programs and initiatives.
- Offered technology training sessions to bridge the digital divide, especially in communities with limited access to technology.
- Collaborated with schools, social service agencies, healthcare providers, and other community organizations to enhance outreach efforts and seek and build partnerships to expand the reach of library services and programs.
- Demonstrated cultural competency in designing programs and services that are inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds.
- Provided course-specific instruction sessions, assignments, and research support.
- Participated in library assessment processes for student learning outcomes and created research guides, instructional videos, and/or online tutorials.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
MLIS
Outreach Librarian Resume
Summary : An Outreach Librarian responsible for performing patron services outreach. Working is performed under the supervision of the Library Director, and is evaluated through observation, completed assignments, conferences, and feedback from librarians and the public.
Skills : Marketing and Promotion, Public Speaking.
Description :
- Supervised part-time circulation staff: preparing schedules, interpreting library policies and procedures, resolving problems, and evaluating performances.
- Responded to patron concerns regarding late fees that have accrued, claims returned items, or items that they claim were never checked out.
- Performed item cataloging for all magazines, and weeds those at the end of their cycle.
- Prepared the Library’s bank deposits, reconciling daily receipts with actual intake.
- Scheduled the use of meeting rooms and collected associated fees.
- Prepared and submitted grant applications, project proposals, and funding requests to support community engagement and outreach programs and services.
- Developed and maintained a collection of books, materials, and equipment needed for outreach and engagement.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
MLIS
Outreach Librarian Resume
Objective : An Outreach Librarian contributes to the library's outreach efforts at Harvard and Beyond, by participating in the Library teaching program, helping to envision and plan events, and developing meaningful social media content tailored to the concerns and interests of the varied audiences and partners of the Schlesinger Library.
Skills : Collaboration, Cultural Competence.
Description :
- Collaborated with library colleagues, instructors, and members of the faculty to design and teach class sessions focused on primary sources from the collections, as well as archival literacy.
- Developed and implemented outreach programs to promote library resources and services to campus and community partners.
- Worked with Library and Institute colleagues in developing and implementing an integrated, cross-platform social media strategy to promote the Library’s collections, services, exhibitions, and events.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in instruction, outreach, and information literacy.
- Collected, assessed, and disseminated data related to teaching and outreach for internal use and external reporting.
- Participated in Library-wide initiatives, working groups, and committees as a representative of library instruction and outreach services.
- Pursued professional development and skills training in response to emerging and ongoing needs, enhancing job performance and staying current in the field.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MLIS
Outreach Librarian Resume
Headline : As an Outreach Librarian responsible for conducting course-related information literacy instruction, incorporating new approaches to teaching and learning into existing research and instruction programs.
Skills : Technology Proficiency, Research and Evaluation, Flexibility and Creativity.
Description :
- Supported the campus community with instructional design, educational technology integration, and pedagogical innovation.
- Designed and implemented assessment instruments to measure learning outcomes for library instruction services, to allow for ongoing review, evaluation, and improvement of services.
- Selected, promoted, and developed online tutorials and digital learning objects.
- Provided general and subject-specific reference and research support.
- Worked as a liaison with the faculty and students to help promote library resources, library services, and open educational resources.
- Participated in library initiatives and campus-wide service.
- Coordinated library publications and communications such as annual reports, newsletters, and social media posts.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MLIS
