Outreach & Engagement Librarian, Limited Term Appointment

StFX co-op; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, invites applications for an Outreach & Engagement Librarian, a limited term appointment eight months in duration.

The successful candidate will lead outreach programs and engage underrepresented campus communities, starting by September 2026. Reporting to the University Librarian, the role includes reference desk shifts, liaison duties, information literacy instruction, and workshops.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library/Information Studies or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience advancing diversity, equity, inclusion in libraries or education.
• Experience providing online and in-person reference and information literacy instruction.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends when required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams).
• Understanding of current technologies to support outreach and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships for collaborative programming.
• Manage social media and communications for the library.
• Promote library resources to students and faculty.
• Improve online presence focusing on diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Lead outreach initiatives to campus and community audiences.
• Plan, execute, and assess outreach services and workshops.
• Gather statistics and prepare evaluative reports for programs.
• Offer library instruction and tours as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Community engagement

Communication

Information literacy instruction

Reference services

Event planning

Education

Master’s in Library/Information Studies (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Ex Libris Primo/Alma

SpringShare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Outreach & Engagement Librarian, Limited Term Appointment

Job Category: Faculty and Academic Staff

Requisition Number: ACADE001719

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS B2G2W5, CAN

Description

The Angus L. Macdonald Library, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX), seeks a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered librarian to lead our outreach and engagement programs and services. This 8-month limited term position will be filled at the rank of Librarian I or II, with a start date by the end of September 2026.

The Angus L. Macdonald Library serves one of Canada's top-ranked undergraduate educational institutions and sees its role as a proactive one of service and support for the academic success of its students and faculty. The library is a member of Novanet, a consortium of Nova Scotia academic libraries sharing a common library management system, the Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries (CAAL), and the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), among other collaborative initiatives. As members of the Faculty Union, Librarians must demonstrate a record of professional and scholarly activities.

Position Description

Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will establish partnerships with the Diversity Engagement Centre, academic departments, student organizations, and other campus units to identify opportunities for collaborative programming. The Outreach & Engagement Librarian will create programs and services to engage traditionally underrepresented campus populations. They will promote library spaces and services and create opportunities for academic conversations, research collaborations, and social engagements. With a deep understanding of the challenges of diversity and equity in higher education, this librarian leads the library’s outreach activities to increase connections on campus, with a specific focus on the following communities: Indigenous, Black, first generation, 2SLGBTQIA+, and international students and faculty.

The successful candidate will participate in library services, including regularly scheduled reference desk shifts; and will serve as Liaison Librarian to designated departments and/or programs, providing specialized information literacy instruction, research assistance, and support for library resource selection and evaluation to those departments. Other duties include, but are not limited to, participation in library committees, initiatives, and projects, the creation and maintenance of subject research guides, and the creation and delivery of library workshops.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships and identify opportunities for collaborative programming;
• Manage and implement the library’s social media and communications strategy;
• Promote the library’s resources, services and spaces to students and faculty;
• Assess and work to improve the library’s online presence to ensure its continued currency, effectiveness, and usability, with a specific focus on diversity, inclusion, and accessibility;
• Develop and manage library outreach initiatives to university and community audiences;
• Formulate and action goals, plans, and procedures for implementing outreach services;
• Gather and analyze statistics and prepare evaluative reports for outreach and engagement programs;
• Assess user experience with resources, services, and space;
• Organize, promote, and host library programming;
• Coordinate and schedule library instruction that is not discipline-specific (open workshops), including delivery of some workshops;
• Promote library resources and services at university open houses, new student orientations, and other public events;
• Provide library tours and orientation to visiting scholars and students.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Library/Information Studies or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program;
• Demonstrated relevant knowledge or experience in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and awareness in libraries or educational institutions;
• Demonstrated relevant knowledge or experience providing online and in-person reference support, information literacy instruction, and collection development, preferably in an academic library environment;
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work;
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams);
• An understanding of current and emerging technologies and techniques to achieve the library’s outreach and engagement objectives;
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently on assigned responsibilities;
• Demonstrated understanding of EDIA principles and their importance in an academic institution and an academic library;
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective program development, including goal setting and outcomes evaluation;
• Experience discussing and presenting on sensitive topics to varied audiences, assessing training and support needs;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations working with diverse audiences and colleagues;
• Familiarity with ExLibris Primo/Alma ILS and SpringShare products;
• Knowledge of graphic design principles or demonstrated aptitude;
• Experience using social media for outreach and/or engagement;
• Experience in community-based work with underrepresented youth, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these populations in a university setting;
• Understanding of the importance of professional growth, academic service, and scholarly activity in an academic environment.

About St. Francis Xavier University

StFX is a top-ranking Canadian, primarily undergraduate university focused on academic excellence, innovation in teaching and research, service to society and international outreach. Founded in 1853, StFX has a long and proud tradition as one of Canada’s oldest universities. For almost 165 years, we have cultivated our strong and resilient spirit, dedication to intellectual rigour, and commitment to engaging students who aspire to be community-minded citizens of the world.

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is located the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. We’re only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and two-hour drive to major urban centres. With a diverse and growing population, Antigonish is a family friendly town with lots of opportunity, access to good education at all levels, recreation, sports and culture activities. It is surrounded by rolling countryside with hiking and beautiful beaches. We enjoy a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals throughout the year. For more information, visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca