Marketing and Outreach Librarian

Library Systems & Services, LLC

Marketing and Outreach Librarian supporting a federal library by promoting scientific resources and engaging users. Responsible for outreach, instruction, and communication initiatives in a dynamic library setting.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSilver Spring • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop instructional and promotional content highlighting library services, collections, databases, and digital resources
Create and maintain outreach materials including newsletters, research guides, web content, email communications, presentations, and social media content
Assist with planning and execution of outreach campaigns and user engagement initiatives
Conduct trainings, webinars, demonstrations, workshops, and presentations related to library resources and services
Participate in NOAA staff meetings, outreach events, exhibits, and all-hands gatherings to promote library services
Support demonstrations and outreach activities related to government-provided installations such as Science on a Sphere
Develop and distribute surveys, feedback forms, and user needs assessments to evaluate library services and collections
Assist with usability testing and evaluation of library web pages and digital services
Collect and analyze outreach metrics including attendance, engagement statistics, web analytics, and customer feedback
Provide reference and customer service support as needed
Coordinate with federal library staff to ensure outreach activities align with NOAA mission objectives and communication standards
Prepare reports summarizing outreach activities, engagement metrics, accomplishments, and recommendations for improvement
Ensure all content and instructional materials comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution
2–3 years of equivalent full-time experience as a professional librarian
Experience developing outreach, instructional, or promotional materials for library or information services
Experience conducting trainings, webinars, presentations, or user instruction sessions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using online research databases, library discovery systems, and digital information resources
Experience creating web-based content and instructional materials
Ability to analyze user feedback and engagement metrics to improve services
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common collaboration tools
Experience supporting scientific, technical, academic, or federal libraries
Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics
Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements
Experience with social media outreach and digital communications
Experience supporting user needs assessments or usability testing initiatives
Familiarity with NOAA, environmental science, or federal research environments
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate standard office equipment and computer systems for extended periods while developing outreach materials, conducting research, and supporting library services and communications initiatives.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, transport, and set up outreach materials, presentation equipment, exhibit supplies, and library materials weighing up to 25 pounds for meetings, trainings, outreach events, and library programs.
Ability to travel throughout the library or event spaces to support meetings, trainings, exhibits, presentations, and outreach activities in a professional office or library environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

library scienceoutreach materials developmentuser instructionweb content creationusability testingdata analysisweb analyticsinstructional materials developmentcustomer serviceengagement metrics analysis

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillscollaborationpresentation skillstraining skillsanalytical skillsuser engagementadaptabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS)ALA-accredited institution