Library - Librarian I - Outreach and Programming

Library Systems & Services LLC•Millington, TN

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About The Position

The full-time Outreach and Program Librarian provides services and programs to the community, connecting patrons with library resources through outreach and engaging, informative programming. The role focuses on creating and coordinating programs for all ages, with an interest or experience in STEM/STEAM programming. The successful candidate is a confident communicator, enthusiastic team player, and self-starter who can independently develop creative ideas and scale programs and projects to suit a small team. The position reports to the Library Director. It leads the library’s program proposal and planning processes, coordinates program marketing and community outreach, and assesses programming using data and community input. The role also includes a five-hour Saturday circulation desk shift as part of the regular staff rotation, along with event setup and teardown and other assigned duties.

Requirements

MLIS/MLS preferred; comparable education and experience will be considered.
Understand tools of library services, including virtual programming, event management, educational partnerships, learning benchmarks, and community initiatives.
Have high creativity and excellent planning skills.
Be able to work as part of a team and motivate and engage others.
Be able to evaluate trends and talent, analyze and document data, and prepare recommendations based on collected information.
Have excellent writing and editing skills.
Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Be able to work effectively under pressure, with excellent organizational skills, efficient time management, and careful attention to detail.
Have experience and confidence using technology, including social media, tablets, cameras, word processing, spreadsheets, PCs/Apple products, and online programming resources.
Have a positive, optimistic, and supportive attitude.
Be able to move from place to place within the location.
Be able to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds.
Be able to sit for long periods and maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Interest and/or experience running STEM/STEAM programs.
MLIS/MLS.

Responsibilities

Lead the Programming Team through the program proposal process, reviewing proposals for compliance with library guidelines, helping create proposals, maintaining program archives, documenting copyright, and aligning programs with strategic goals and collection development efforts.
Schedule and facilitate quarterly program staff meetings for planning, scheduling, and regular assessment of library programs.
Develop, coordinate, and promote engaging programs for all ages, from infants to seniors.
Set up and tear down program and outreach components before and after events.
Work with staff and volunteers to plan and promote Summer Learning events and programs.
Suggest future programming based on best practices and community input, and guide brainstorming for programming.
Create and manage program marketing, including print flyers, the online events calendar, and social media; review and edit program descriptions and titles.
Plan and present programs, coordinate presenters, and maintain presenter lists for future reference.
Conduct community outreach to explain library services and provide programs for schools and other partners.
Create and deliver presentations to community groups and partners.
Maintain programming supplies and supply chain, including organizing and distributing supplies and making purchases at the Director’s discretion.
Compile and accurately enter program statistics, and use data assessment to inform programming changes and decisions.
Provide circulation desk customer service during one five-hour Saturday shift as part of the regular staff rotation.
Follow legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
Perform other duties as assigned.