Outreach Librarian

Mead Public Library

. Coordinate outreach programming, events, trainings, and library services .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeGreeley • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in library operations, reference services, and community outreach programming while effectively utilizing project management tools. Proficient in delivering training and mentoring staff, with strong skills in customer relations and technology instruction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master Of Library And Information SciencePublic Library Operations KnowledgeReference Interviewing SkillInnovative Interfaces, Inc.'s Sierra ProficiencyBilingual In Spanish

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Hard Skills

Reference Service KnowledgeReader's Advisory SkillDigital Technology InstructionWindows ProficiencyMS Office Suite ProficiencyPublisher ProficiencyProject Management ToolsStatistical ReportingWeb Content CreationDriving Large Delivery Vehicle

Soft Skills

Customer RelationsEffective CommunicationMentoringCultural SensitivityPatience

Tools & Technologies

Automated Library SystemDigital Devices TroubleshootingOffice Equipment OperationOnline Reference Resources

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Library ServicesCommunity OutreachEvent PlanningTraining DeliveryMulticultural Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate outreach programming, events, trainings, and library services
Work with library managers, marketing staff, community agencies, businesses, schools, and organizations to promote library services
Use project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools to develop and assess events
Deliver programs and trainings in person or via online tools
Attend community organization meetings and build community networks
Safely drive bookmobiles up to 34 feet long and delivery vans to remote service locations
Assist patrons with information searches, reference services, technology instruction, library cards, circulation, holds, renewals, and account problems
Maintain and create web content; recommend collection additions and discards
Provide reference assistance, consultation, mentoring, and training to staff
Write grants; create displays, bibliographies, and blogs; recommend budgets; request equipment and supplies; prepare statistical reports
May assist the Library Manager with librarian duties and support departmental projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master of Library and Information Science
Two or more years of experience working in a library (preferred)
Skill in basic computer operation
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Able to drive personal vehicle, large RV style bookmobile, or van to deliver programs and services
Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)
Multicultural skills and sensitivities to ethnic, linguistic, and cultural groups (preferred)
Knowledge of public library operations
Knowledge of public library reference service
Knowledge of literature
Skill in reference interviewing
Skill in reader’s advisory
Knowledge of print and online reference resources
Skill in using Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Sierra or other comparable automated library system
Skill in using and troubleshooting a wide variety of digital devices, stationary and mobile
Skill in instructing others how to use digital technology
Skill in customer relations including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations
Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and Publisher
Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning environment
Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
Able to plan and conduct age appropriate and culturally relevant programming
Able to mentor and train staff
Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to load materials onto a mobile services vehicle
Able to drive large, delivery style vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, dependent care and medical expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Leave