Outreach & Programming Librarian (32 hours)

Library Jobline; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Louisville is seeking an Outreach & Programming Librarian to develop and deliver engaging library programs and outreach services that connect patrons with community-centered experiences. This role collaborates across departments and tracks program outcomes to demonstrate impact.

The position includes responsibilities as Person In Charge, budgeting support, and representing the Library at events and outreach visits, with a focus on inclusive and accessible programming.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• One to three years of related public library experience.
• Supervisory or project/process management experience in a library setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and delivers engaging programs for patrons, including cultural, educational, and technology-focused events.
• Develops and maintains strong community partnerships to expand outreach and increase program impact.
• Tracks attendance, participation, and demographic data for programs and outreach activities.
• Acts as Person In Charge on a rotating basis.
• Coordinates all logistics for programs, including scheduling, room reservations, equipment, and event setup.

Skills

Community engagement

Public speaking

Event management

Data tracking

Collaboration

Education

Master’s in LIS

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

Data tracking systems

Job description

The City of Louisville is looking to hire an Outreach & Programming Librarian.

The Outreach & Programming Librarian works under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian of Adult Services. This role develops, coordinates, and evaluates library programs and outreach services that connect library patrons with meaningful, community-centered library experiences. This position plays a key role in expanding the Library’s presence beyond its walls, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that programs are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to community needs.

The Outreach & Programming Librarian collaborates closely with staff across departments—including Youth Services, Adult Services, Circulation, Communications, and Facilities—to deliver high-quality programs and events. The position also tracks program data, supports community engagement initiatives, and serves as Person In Charge.

Hiring Range: $28.82 to $33.86 hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Designs, plans, and delivers engaging programs for patrons, including cultural, educational, and technology-focused events.
• Collaborates across Cultural Services to support system-wide and intergenerational programming.
• Develops and maintains strong community partnerships to expand outreach and increase program impact.
• Represents the Library at community events, offsite programs, and outreach visits.
• Coordinates all logistics for programs, including scheduling, room reservations, equipment, and event setup.
• Works with Communications to promote programs and communicate effectively with patrons and partners.
• Tracks attendance, participation, and demographic data for programs and outreach activities.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and prepares reports on outcomes, trends, and community impact.
• Assists with managing programming budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying funding opportunities.
• Maintains program supplies and ensures resources are available for events and outreach.
• Engages with patrons on the Adult Desk and other service points throughout the City.
• May participate in selecting duties for the Adult collection, including the montioring and reporting of budget.
• Provides guidance and support to staff assisting with adult and senior programs.
• Trains staff and patrons in the use of technology related to programs and outreach.
• Acts as Person In Charge on a rotating basis.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

This position is a 32 hour a week role with pro-rated benefits. Hiring Range: $28.82 to $33.86 hourly

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent program.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related public library experience.
• Supervisory or project/process management experience in a library setting preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of public library programming principles and community engagement practices.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate programs and outreach initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse populations.
• Skill in building and sustaining community partnerships.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external organizations.
• Proficiency with event management tools, data tracking systems, and integrated library systems.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting to groups.
• Ability to train staff and patrons in the use of technology related to programs.

LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE:

A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional use of personal transportation may be required for outreach to schools, community organizations and for staff development opportunities. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

This position is expected to operate a City or personal vehicle on a recurring basis to perform essential job duties, including traveling between City facilities, job sites, meetings, inspections, or other work-related locations. A Driving record check will be run upon hiring and annually thereafter, as required by the City’s insurer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, speak, and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via video conferencing; visual acuity sufficient to read documents, computer screens, and reports.

The employee must be able to regularly move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is typically performed indoors in an office and library environment, however it will include off-site and outdoor events as scheduled. Exposure to routine office noise and equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies depending on patron attendance and activities.

SCHEDULE:

Must have the ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and special events.