Job Description

Faculty and Community Engagement Librarian

University of Kansas Libraries Job Location: KansasApply By: 09/15/2024Date Created: 08-19-2024

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (70%)

• Develops, executes, and assesses programming, exhibits, and events that facilitate and promote discovery and use of KU scholarship and KU Libraries resources and services resulting in equitable and accessible opportunities for research and learning, knowledge creation and exchange.  Identifies, develops, manages, coordinates, and assesses initiatives related to engaged teaching, engaged research, and community innovation.
• Grows and develops relationships and collaborative partnerships with local, regional, and state communities that lead to mutually beneficial research, community development, programming, and events. Some potential local partners include the Lawrence Public Library, Haskell Indian Nations University, and NEKLS.
• Represents KU Libraries on University committees and workgroups charged to identify, recognize, and promote community engagement efforts at KU. Some potential university partners could include the Center for Service Learning, The Commons, Office of Research, Office of Faculty Affairs,  Hall Center for the Humanities, and Spencer Museum of Art.
• Promotes, encourages, and maintains a cohesive awareness of engagement activities and events across KU Libraries, both libraries- and community-led, in close collaboration with colleagues throughout the libraries.
• Enhances engagement activities throughout KU Libraries by harmonizing efforts, minimizing duplication, and fostering connections between relevant work.
• Develops assessments and metrics to assess effectiveness of programming and engagement initiatives.
• Participates in services and program development such as Research Sprints,  Haricombe Galleryexhibits, and Software and Data Carpentries.
• Works as a member of the Libraries' Center for Faculty Initiatives and Engagement to develop and implement a collaborative and programmatic approach to outreach, teaching, and research support across the University of Kansas campuses in support of Center, Libraries and University strategic priorities and goals.
• In collaboration with colleagues, supports researcher needs through consultations and training across disciplines. Responds to instructional and research needs across disciplines as part of the Research & Learning team. The librarian promotes the integration of information literacy into the curriculum, measures student learning outcomes, and assesses programming in support of student success.
• Works collaboratively as a member of project teams and other groups to advance the libraries’ strategic priorities. Fosters a highly collegial, collaborative, and open environment that supports colleagues and productive change.

• Contributes to the profession’s collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly research activity.
• Research may involve the publication of articles, books, book reviews, grant-supported inquiry, or editorial work
• SERVICE (10%) 
  • Engages in service to the Libraries, the University and to professional organizations by participating in committee work, projects, and other contributory achievements.
• Required Qualifications• ALA-accredited master's degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent from a foreign institution by time of appointment.Preferred Qualifications• One year of experience developing, organizing, and planning public programming such as speaker events, workshops, exhibits, etc. • Evidence of building and sustaining relationships in collaborative partnerships especially in academic, cultural, or community institutions. • Knowledge of, and experience with, assessment techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of academic or cultural programming. • Effective written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by the candidate's application materials, other examples of written work and/or publications, and public speaking/presentation experience.Additional Candidate Instructions:Applicants should attach a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references to this online application. Please use your cover letter to address how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. An online application must be completed to be considered for this position.

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