A Preliminary Analysis of Outreach Librarian's Knowledge and Skills

ABSTRACT Library services go beyond knowledge gatekeepers in the current information‐rich environment and provide outreach services to their communities. This paper analyzed 85 job postings from ALA Job lists that included the term “outreach” and analyzed job titles, duties, and qualifications in a 3‐dimensional plot. Implications for information science education are also discussed. Findings from this study may help library and information science programs strive to adapt their curriculum to meet market needs.