Career path: Community outreach and engagement
Community outreach and engagement librarians play a crucial role in bridging the gap between libraries and the diverse communities they serve. These professionals extend library services to their communities by actively engaging with them, identifying their unique needs and organizing programs and events. They collaborate with local organizations and prioritize accessibility and cultural sensitivity to ensure library services are inclusive. Community outreach librarians also advocate for the library's role in supporting education and community well-being while assessing and improving their outreach efforts.
Recommended courses
- INF 7370 – Culture Matters: Decolonizing Information
- INF 7500 – Information Behavior
- INF 7830 – Community Engagement
- INF 7835 – Community Archives
- INF 7885 – Cultural Heritage Institutions: Management and Leadership