Employment
Campus Engagement Librarian
About Salem Academy and College
Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 251-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.
Position Summary
The Campus Engagement Librarian will be responsible for leading Gramley Library’s outreach services and programs to all campus constituents; supporting the library’s educational mission by participating in its information-literacy program and related activities; and actively contributing to the library’s goal of offering library student workers opportunities to become career-ready and to expand their portfolios by managing specific tasks and projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Promotes student success through targeted outreach efforts to inform students about the range of academic resources available to them.
- Identifies non-traditional target groups for library support (e.g., Academy; staff; alumnae).
- Provides support for faculty (e.g., grant-writing, supporting teaching and research needs).
- Showcases unique information through a variety of formats.
- Regularly assesses library programs and services.
- With the director of libraries, provides relevant course-related instruction to Salem College students.
- Assists campus departments in locating needed information.
- Participates in the library’s new student-development program.
- Provides a range of public services including hiring and managing student assistants and directing the work of evening staff.
- Works closely with members of other student-success units or departments located in the library: Writing Center; Nest; QUEST; Accessibility Services; IT.
Required Qualifications
- ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with MS Office suite or Google Docs suite.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience in an academic library or in a higher-ed environment.
- Supervisory or leadership experience.
- Familiarity with Canva or similar programs.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
Physical Functions
While performing the responsibilities of the Campus Engagement Librarian, the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.
For questions about this position, please contact Denise Shorey, Director of Library at denise.shorey@salem.edu
Salem College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.