Outreach Librarian (Open Rank)

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Closing Date:

03/09/2026

Type of Position:

LibraryNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Research and Instruction

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Libraries invite nominations and applications for the position of Outreach Librarian. The Libraries seek energetic, creative, and student-focused candidates who are receptive to and foster new ideas and who have demonstrated collaboration and open communication skills. Additional key attributes include the ability to enhance, establish, and promote partnerships with other university offices dedicated to student success; cross-collaborate with multiple library departments; and adapt or develop programs and services that support the whole-student.

As a member of the Research and Instruction Services department, the Outreach Librarian will work collaboratively to promote library resources and services. This librarian actively engages in relationship building with colleagues and campus partners and will work to establish unique library programming and outreach initiatives as well as to promote the libraries at larger campus-wide events. Responsibilities include the development, coordination, execution, and assessment of department-led outreach initiatives, both campus-facing and community centered. We seek candidates who embrace collaborative relationships with library colleagues and innovative thinking to co-create and evaluate programs and services as well as campus and community engagement initiatives.

With members of the Research and Instruction Services department, the Outreach Librarian contributes to the Libraries’ online chat service. This librarian will work in close cooperation with colleagues across the Libraries—including the director of public relations, the department of experiential learning, and the division of special collections. They will also be responsible for representing the Libraries in external settings as well as establishing an excellent level of service at the first point of connection with patrons. The work of the Outreach Librarian may include supervision of a graduate assistant or hourly employee.

Along with performance, the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work, and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. This position reports to the Director of Research and Instruction Services.

Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor or Associate Librarian / Associate Professor.

Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA or Fidelity Investments, comprehensive health insurance, and tuition reduction. Annual leave starts at 15 days per calendar year and increases with years of service.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution

• Demonstrated experience working in a library setting

• Experience providing innovative outreach services to a wide range of patrons or user groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with or a willingness to learn best practices in graphic design to develop and promote library activities with cohesive branding and style guidelines

• Experience with or a willingness to learn about running a successful marketing campaign to promote services

• Knowledge of or a willingness to learn about and promote the use of emerging technologies to support research, teaching, and learning

• Experience providing public service to a wide variety of user groups

• Familiarity with assessment methods and tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated service orientation

• Ability to work effectively in a varying and changing environment

• Willingness to engage in faculty liaison activities such as outreach and/or engagement

• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with team members, other colleagues, and/or customers

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Additional Information:

The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University’s goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further support the academic and land grant missions. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities. For more information, visit the Libraries’ website: https://libraries.uark.edu

The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the variety of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. We can strengthen our organization and institution by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same.

Minimum salary: $60,000, commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran StatusEllen R. Urton, Director of Research and Instruction, eurton@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application highlighting education and experience related to the position qualifications, curriculum vitae, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, telephone numbers, and nature of relationship). Candidates who received international degrees in library and information science not accredited by ALA will need to submit the foreign credential evaluation determination.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

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Frequent Physical Activity:

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Occasional Physical Activity:

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes