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Outreach and Engagement Librarian (Permanent) – Patrick Power Library
Date Posted: September 15, 2025
Posting Deadline: October 10, 2025
Department: Patrick Power Library
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Group Affiliation: SMUFU
Salary: An appointment at the rank of Librarian I or II is anticipated. Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Salary ranges as of September 1, 2024, are $65,897 to $71,259 (Librarian I) and $72,870 to $82,822 (Librarian II) respectively.
The Patrick Power Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative librarian to lead our outreach and engagement services and programs. We require an individual who is excited about working with others, and who will take an innovative approach to promoting the Library’s growing collections and evolving services. The successful applicant will work within a collegial environment and report to the University Librarian.
Job Information and Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:
• Engages with students, faculty, staff, and other users to promote the Library’s resources and services.
• Manages, evaluates and improves the Library’s online presence to ensure its continuing currency, effectiveness and usability.
• Maintains awareness of current and emerging trends, standards, and best practices in outreach & engagement librarianship.
• Develops, manages, and evaluates Library outreach initiatives.
• Organizes Library events, independently or in collaboration with others, as appropriate.
• Liaises with assigned academic departments to develop relevant library collections; Selects library materials and assesses collections for course proposals and program reviews.
• Delivers information literacy and classroom teaching sessions.
• Provides Reference and Research services.
• Participates in Library management, University, Consortial, and Professional Librarian activities.
Specific Responsibilities:
In consultation with the University Librarian and the Library Management Committee:
• Formulates goals, plans, and procedures to implement outreach & engagement services in accordance with organizational plans and priorities.
• Leads the Library Outreach and Engagement Team.
• Manages and implements the Library’s social media and communications strategy.
• Oversees Library’s communication channels, communicates, and ensures timely updates to all Library media channels, including operational changes.
• Liaises with SMU External Affairs to ensure Library communications are included in relevant official university channels, such as SMU social media, the SMU Bulletin, campus screens, etc.
• Promotes library resources and services at university open houses, new student orientations and other public events.
• Organizes, advertises, and hosts library programming and events, such as faculty author readings and podcasts.
• Analyses statistics and prepares reports to evaluate outreach and engagement programs.
• Assesses user experience with resources, services, and space.
• Works with the library website team to monitor design and content of the Library’s website, revising information as needed.
• Responds to user feedback on resources, services, or other aspects of library operations.
• Designs and drafts the Library’s annual report.
• Provides library tours and orientations to visiting scholars and students.
• Serves as a resource to departments and staff on issues related to library promotion, outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Position may include supervising staff in a unionized environment.
• Other responsibilities as required.
Experience and Education Requirements
• A Master’s degree in library/information studies from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum one to three years relevant professional library experience in an academic library or acceptable equivalent.
• Familiar with the latest trends and best practices in outreach and engagement librarianship.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of current and emerging technologies and their application to achieve library outreach and engagement objectives.
• Experience working with social media and its applications for library outreach and community engagement purposes.
• Able to create compelling visuals and promotional materials for diverse audiences.
• Awareness of current issues and trends in higher education and academic libraries.
• Demonstrates knowledge of library reference and research services.
• Demonstrates effective teaching and presentation skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on “Apply Now” and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
Note: Please merge the following into one document:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names of three Professional References
Applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date of October 10, 2025. Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
About Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s top primary undergraduate universities–known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada’s best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary’s provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast, Saint Mary’s University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary’s University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world – a world without limits.
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