Clark University Hiring for Access and Outreach Librarian at Worcester, MA Full Time

Category:: Staff and Administrators
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Department:: LIBR-Goddard Library 2122
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Jan 8, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time – Exempt
Position ID:: 171493

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University’s commitment to “challenge convention and change our world” and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark’s many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city “on the rise.” The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The Goddard Library of Clark University seeks a dynamic and innovative professional to serve as Access Services and Outreach Librarian. This position will play a central role in shaping and expanding our outreach programs while managing borrowing, curricular resource support, and inter-library loan at Clark University in collaboration with departmental colleagues in the library and campus partners. Reporting to the Head of Instruction, Research, and Access, this role provides leadership related to promoting the services, resources, and spaces of the library through social media engagement, programming, displays and other outreach strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to outreach and will be able to develop and implement programs that reach under-served populations, including but not limited to students with learning accommodations, first-generation college students, international students, and BIPOC students.

The Access Services and Outreach Librarian coordinates a dedicated team of over twenty student staff to deliver front line information services including borrowing services, inter-library loan, course reserves, study room coordination, and our growing Library of Things and helps ensure seamless access to resources and services that enhance the educational experience at our institution.

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the realization of the strategic vision of the Instruction, Research and Access Team, with a focus on outreach. This includes shaping and refining services such as borrowing services, curricular integration of library resources, open educational resource advocacy, outreach activities, and inter-library loan through collaboration with departmental colleagues and campus partners.
• Team Management: Manage a team of students by fostering their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs and services aligned with the institution’s mission and goals.
• Collaboration and Partnership Through Outreach: Collaborate with library colleagues, department heads, the University Librarian, and campus partners to promote engagement and utilization of library spaces, resources, and services, contributing to the realization of the library’s larger strategic vision by leveraging effective outreach and engagement strategies.
• Assessment and Innovation: Utilize data-driven insights to assess, report, and enhance outreach and engagement, curricular integration, borrowing services, and inter-library loan offerings. Stay current with emerging trends in technology and information-seeking practices.
• Committee Participation: Engage in library and campus-wide committees as appropriate, contributing expertise and insights to institutional decision-making processes, with a focus on developing and implementing outreach initiatives.
• Professional Engagement: Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to the field of library science, including current trends in higher education, academic libraries, information technologies, and pedagogical approaches by engaging with professional literature and/or through active participation in voluntary service, publication, presentations, and membership in relevant professional organizations.

Requirements:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science or a relevant master’s degree in a related discipline and three years of experience working in an academic library setting.
• Knowledge of current industry trends related to student success, diversity, equity, & inclusion in higher education, library outreach, and engagement.
• Enthusiasm for leveraging technology, web applications, and productivity tools to enhance library services.
• Experience in fostering an inclusive workplace, with effective communication skills across a diverse range of constituents.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, faculty, and staff to achieve shared goals.

Additional Information:

At Clark University, we are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, employee development programs, and campus culture. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.