Library - Outreach & Instruction Librarian
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Req #205
Monday, April 1, 2024
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
Position Summary
This new position is a key member of the Research & Learning Support team and will be responsible for building relationships at the University and in the broader community to expand library outreach and promote services. This position will also include 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.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Planning, providing, and coordinating outreach and engagement services for a diverse community of learners and library users.
- Cultivate relationships at the University and in the broader community to promote library services.
- Works with other Library staff, University departments, and the larger community in developing outreach initiatives including but not limited to campus-wide communications, library marketing, and development of social media channels.
- Development and maintenance of website marketing and physical signage
- Identifying opportunities for new programs and services
- Ongoing assessment of outreach programs and initiatives,
- Performs academic reference consultations
- Serves as a library liaison to academic programs with related instruction, teaching, and collection development responsibilities
- Serves on library committees
- Stays current with professional development by pursuing opportunities such as conferences and webinars
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes
- ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
- Interest and background in an academic subject area, second master’s preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years professional librarian experience preferred
Unusual Working Conditions
Occasionally required to work outside normal business hours
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
Other details
- Job Family Staff
- Pay Type Salary
- Travel Required No
- Required Education Master’s Degree
- 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA