Librarian, Public Services and Outreach
Librarian, Public Services and Outreach
Kellogg Community College
The Librarian for Public Services and Outreach provides dynamic, student-centered library services that advance teaching, learning, and community engagement. Serving as a primary point of contact at the Information Desk and through virtual reference, this position delivers high-quality research assistance, technology support, and individualized instruction to a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community patrons. The librarian develops subject-specific research guides, supports Allied Health programs as a liaison, and collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy into the curriculum through in-person, remote, and embedded instruction, with a strong focus on student success, retention, and completion.
In addition to instructional and reference responsibilities, this role leads and supports library outreach and engagement initiatives, creating programs, events, and digital content that promote library resources and services on campus and in the community. The position contributes to collection development and maintenance, with particular expertise in health sciences resources, and participates in assessment, budgeting, and grant-related activities. As a faculty member, the librarian engages in shared governance, serves on college committees, and maintains active involvement in professional organizations, bringing forward best practices, emerging technologies, and a commitment to innovation, equity, and lifelong learning.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo and Lansing, 60 minutes to Grand Rapids and within 3 hours of Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, this regular, full-time, tenure-track faculty position works 190 days per contract year, with evenings and occasional weekends. Regular hours for this position will be Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and are subject to change as determined by college needs and approved by the Director.
Occasional travel to other KCC instructional sites in the service region may be expected to provide instructional support services.
Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Any flexible and/or hybrid work schedules are subject for review, approval, and/or change based on the needs of the College.
Minimum Qualifications
- American Library Association (ALA)-accredited master’s degree in library/information science—at the time of application, attach unofficial transcript
- Ability to understand and respond to the service and learning needs of a diverse population of community college students
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills for in-person, written and online (chat, video, virtual meeting) communication
- Ability to work within a team and collaborate with others across teams and departments
- Ability to use and instruct others in the use of printers, computers, and programs including Microsoft Office applications, virtual communication platforms and library databases
- Ability to work independently during evening shifts
Preferred but not Required
- Experience providing reference assistance with digital and print resources in a library or similar educational setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and best practices of information literacy instruction in academic libraries
- Demonstrated knowledge of resources and research practices in Allied Health or Health Sciences
Proposed Salary
According to the current Kellogg Faculty Association (KFA) contract agreement, commensurate with education and experience. The 2026-2027 KFA salary scale can be found at: https://kellogg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-2028-KFA-Contract-08.25.25.pdf
Instructions
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, June 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. For more information or to apply, go to: https://apptrkr.com/7156066
If you would like your application to be reviewed to ensure completion and all required documents uploaded correctly, please feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email [email protected].
