Marketing and Outreach Librarian

Library Systems & Services LLC•Silver Spring, MD

just now•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking a dynamic and service-oriented Marketing and Outreach Librarian to support a federal library in the Silver Spring, MD area in promoting scientific library resources, services, and collections to researchers, scientists, analysts, and staff. This position supports a federal scientific library environment and plays a key role in increasing awareness, engagement, and utilization of library services through outreach, instruction, training, and communications initiatives. This is a one-year full-time (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited contract position.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution
2–3 years of equivalent full-time experience as a professional librarian
Experience developing outreach, instructional, or promotional materials for library or information services
Experience conducting trainings, webinars, presentations, or user instruction sessions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using online research databases, library discovery systems, and digital information resources
Experience creating web-based content and instructional materials
Ability to analyze user feedback and engagement metrics to improve services
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common collaboration tools
Experience supporting scientific, technical, academic, or federal libraries
Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics
Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements
Experience with social media outreach and digital communications
Experience supporting user needs assessments or usability testing initiatives
Familiarity with NOAA, environmental science, or federal research environments

Responsibilities

Develop instructional and promotional content highlighting library services, collections, databases, and digital resources
Create and maintain outreach materials including newsletters, research guides, web content, email communications, presentations, and social media content
Assist with planning and execution of outreach campaigns and user engagement initiatives
Conduct trainings, webinars, demonstrations, workshops, and presentations related to library resources and services
Participate in NOAA staff meetings, outreach events, exhibits, and all-hands gatherings to promote library services
Support demonstrations and outreach activities related to government-provided installations such as Science on a Sphere
Develop and distribute surveys, feedback forms, and user needs assessments to evaluate library services and collections
Assist with usability testing and evaluation of library web pages and digital services
Collect and analyze outreach metrics including attendance, engagement statistics, web analytics, and customer feedback
Provide reference and customer service support as needed
Coordinate with federal library staff to ensure outreach activities align with NOAA mission objectives and communication standards
Prepare reports summarizing outreach activities, engagement metrics, accomplishments, and recommendations for improvement
Ensure all content and instructional materials comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements