Social Science Librarian

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Social Sciences Librarian. The Social Sciences Librarian will represent J. Murrey Atkins Library and serve as the Information Commons Department’s subject librarian for selected academic programs in the social sciences.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing research intensive University offering over 25,000 students a variety of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library is a comprehensive research library with over 42,000 serial titles and an annual budget of over $10 million.

UNC Charlotte is located in the largest city in North Carolina, a beautiful southern city of 600,000 with over 1.5 million in the greater metropolitan area, and the second largest banking center in the nation in one of the fastest growing regions in the country.  Located on a 1,000 acre wooded campus, the University is accessible to the city's performing arts and cultural and sports events and to recreational lakes.

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association required (we will consider applications from candidates who are near completion of their M.L.S.)

PREFERRED:

• Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in field or sub-field of the Social Sciences
• One to three years of relevant library experience

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

·         Serve as Atkins Library’s primary contact to the university and external communities for assigned subjects and academic programs.

·         Teach library instruction sessions to undergraduates and graduate students with interests in assigned subjects and academic programs.

·         Develop appropriate instructional and informational aids (e.g. LibGuides, Moodle blocks, assessments, tutorials, social media) for university’s students, faculty, and community patrons.

·         Serve as collection development liaison for assigned subjects, as well as monitor budget lines for respective acquisition of materials.

·         Provide research and reference support for assigned subjects to university’s students, faculty, and community patrons.

·         Provide research, informational, and selected maintenance services from Atkins Library’s Information Desk.

·         Advance initiatives by Information Commons, Atkins Library and UNC Charlotte.

·         Communicate effectively and positively with diverse groups of individuals.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING/EDUCATION:

·         Knowledge of research needs of a Doctoral Intensive Institution as it applies to current assignment.

·         Knowledge of the structure, use, and preservation of information resources - new and existing, physical and virtual - as it applies to current assignment.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

·         Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and to create an environment of mutual respect.

·         Knowledge of professional and technological issues as it applies to current assignment.

·         Ability to work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full-time

Work schedule may include evenings and weekends

Reports to the Head of Research and Information Services

Excellent benefits package

Salary: $45,000 Minimum (competitive and dependent upon relevant experience and abilities)

TO APPLY:

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/

(Search Faculty Vacancies - Position #8970)

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission:

·         Cover letter,

·         Resume

·         Names (including titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission.

The review of applications will begin immediately. Apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Anticipated start date is March 1, 2012.  Appointment requires successful completion of background check. Members of minority groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position. AA/EOE

For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please visit our Web site: http://www.uncc.edu.

For further details about Atkins Library, please consult our web site: http://library.uncc.edu.

Social Science Librarian

Amherst College Library seeks a Social Sciences Librarian to serve as the Library’s primary subject specialist for social sciences and law, acting as liaison, research instructor, and selector in those disciplines. This Librarian will provide instruction in research and the use of library resources in a variety of settings, with a special emphasis on social sciences, legal studies, government information, and data. S/he will demonstrate a dedication to promoting research and to undergraduate teaching and a willingness to hone skills as a library instructor.. S/he will maintain currency with emerging information technologies and trends in scholarly communication, anticipating and facilitating new uses of social sciences research and data in response to evolving patterns of publishing and information dissemination. The Social Sciences Librarian serves as coordinator of the Library’s federal depository program. S/he also participates in general reference services, guiding and instructing library patrons in identifying, retrieving and evaluating information in all formats. S/he will also play an active role in the development and enhancement of public services in general. Full-time, with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications: Must have a strong academic background or experience in social sciences as well as an ability to locate and evaluate relevant data. Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent required. Must have minimum of three years professional experience in an academic or research library or equivalent, preferably in reference, collection development and/or user education. Demonstrated ability to teach and a commitment to participate in undergraduate education required. Strong communication skills required. The successful candidate must be willing to tackle challenges in an academic library with energy and enthusiasm, showing patience, tact, and good humor in the face of the demands of public service. S/he is expected to contribute to library initiatives that further the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional resumes. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To apply online, please visit our website at https://jobs.amherst.edu


Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff

Instructional Designer Social Science Librarian

Oregon State University Libraries seeks an innovative and dynamic individual to
join our forward-looking organization as an Instructional Designer Social Science
Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Undergraduate Learning & Library
Information Access, the position supports the instruction and research needs of
the OSU community.

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, faculty appointment. The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level; however, outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits. For a complete announcement, qualifications and application procedure see http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0003583. Closing Date: 01/15/09. OSU is an AA/EOE.