Community Engagement Librarian

Community Engagement Librarian

Reporting to the Director of Academic Engagement, the Community Engagement Librarian oversees the Penn Libraries' outreach and engagement efforts to advance K-12 literacy and other initiatives that connect the resources and expertise of the Penn Libraries with public institutions in the city of Philadelphia. This position is responsible for leading the development of collaborative and strategic partnerships both across the University of Pennsylvania and in the community with the goal of creating impactful and sustainable literacy programming and initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively building and managing library collections at selected public schools in collaboration with teachers and curricular needs, selecting, purchasing, and overseeing the delivery of new books, and weeding collections. Organizing the effective cataloging of school library collections, including volunteer efforts by Penn staff.
• Consulting with schools on the opening/reopening of school libraries and training school staff, students, and volunteers on running the library, cataloging, managing the collection, and use of an integrated library system.
• Supervising two FTE (subject to change based on funding) and overseeing the onboarding, mentoring, training and education program for 5-15 work-study Penn students working in the Philadelphia public school libraries and other community literacy initiatives.
• Developing and organizing programming to introduce Philadelphia public school students to libraries and librarianship, including visits to the Penn Libraries and arranging author visits.
• Collaborating and coordinating with other community engagement professionals in the Penn Libraries to develop and support programming and other campus units that engage with community programming and collaboration/communication with Philadelphia organizations working in the school library or community literacy space.
• In collaboration with the Libraries' Advancement Office, stewarding effective relations with donors.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• M.L.I.S., M.I.S., Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Science, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or training in literacy education
• Experience managing gift funds
• Experience with successful community-based programs and partnerships

Application Requirement

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

University Library

Pay Range

$67,155.00 - $93,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.