Description

Essential Job Functions

• Manages research, development, and delivery of youth and adult education and outreach programs along with the Library Director.
• Supports the Library department with the following:
  • Events development
  • Physical and virtual exhibits research, development, and curation
  • Lecture Series development
  • Access-centered digitization project development and collections development
  • Marketing and promotion of Library services
  • Library Foundation development and grant writing
  • Patron research projects
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry and community stakeholders.
• Supports Keeneland departments with patron experience, organizational history, and programmatic research.
• Supervise interns and collaborate with members of Library staff and other Keeneland departments.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current trends in library services
• Ability to enhance patron experience through exceptional customer service.
• Proficient in a wide variety of library applications and technology peripherals.
• Prior experience with digitization equipment, applications, and peripherals preferred.
• Knowledge of community relations best practices.
• Must have experience creating and delivering standards-based student educational programming, designing and delivering adult educational programs, and promoting library services to include social media platforms.
• Experience with exhibit research and development as well as designing and managing outreach events.
• Experience with online library catalogs and digital asset management systems, including Library World, OCLC Record Manager, Omeka, and Islandora.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Must be confident in public speaking and representing the Library and Keeneland in the community.
• Must have the ability to work with attention to detail and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, people skills, research skills, and critical thinking skills required.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program or a Master’s degree in Public History, History, Education, or a related field required.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive employment in a high service volume library or in a high service volume museum, heritage site, or cultural resource organization preferred.

Required Application Materials

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter
• Writing sample or content portfolio
• At least three professional references

Qualifications