Social Sciences Librarian, UCL Research, Teaching And Services

Social Sciences Librarian, UCL Research, Teaching and Services

Librarian promotes research, teaching, and learning by serving as liaison to the Departments of Psychology, Sociology, and other programs, including the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies. This position provides research and instruction support for its departments through building and maintaining library collections, teaching classes and workshops, offering consultations and reference assistance, and developing online guides and tutorials. The Social Sciences Librarian collaborates with faculty, graduate students, and librarians to support advanced disciplinary research, including evidence synthesis, and provides guidance on citation management software and tools. The librarian explores trends in research, scholarly communication, data management, and digital scholarship and contributes to the success and development of library initiatives by participating in library-wide committees and teams.

This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position. Reports to and receives general direction from the Head of the Research and Teaching Department. Receives guidance from and consults with the Associate Dean of Collections on collection matters.

Essential Functions

• Serves as liaison and collaborates with subject area faculty to meet their research and teaching needs. Maintains disciplinary expertise and keeps abreast of library services and resources pertaining to liaison areas.
• Provides instruction for Psychology, Sociology, and the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies faculty, staff, and students. Participates in a wide range of library training and instruction programs.
• Provides high-level research assistance (systematic reviews, scoping reviews, evidence synthesis) to faculty and researchers in the social sciences. Collaborates with other UCL librarians to achieve a cohesive service model of evidence synthesis support for UC library users regardless of college affiliation.
• Develops and manages collections for subject areas. Manages fund expenditures for subject areas. Participates in cooperative collection development and partners with faculty to integrate library resources into the curriculum.
• Manages and organizes digital learning resources within the Social Sciences, including online guides, modules, and tutorials.
• Provides a wide range of reference and research support, particularly for subject areas, including in-person, online, and phone.
• Collaborates with other UC librarians to create and implement research and instruction procedures, guidelines, and shared resources.
• Participates in developing and executing a shared vision for the Research and Teaching Department and collaboratively assesses progress on the unit's goals as they relate to the UCL strategic plan.
• Participates in the development of library-wide policies, special projects, procedures, and goals.
• Participates in library committees, meetings, and workshops as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability and interest in fulfilling the University's requirements for tenure and promotion. Commitment to professional growth and development.

Required Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science/Management.

Required Experience

Professional experience in an academic or research library. Experience with collection and liaison responsibilities.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master's degree in a Social Science discipline or related field.
• Strong commitment to innovative and responsive customer service.
• Demonstrated understanding of trends and issues in the social sciences, including those pertaining to advanced research methodologies.
• Ability to find, acquire, manipulate and analyze data.
• Entrepreneurial attitude to developing services; self-motivated, with the ability to set and attain goals effectively and the flexibility to adapt to change.
• Excellent project management skills; experience in coordinating and promoting services; experience in communicating and collaborating with faculty.
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative and responsive instructional programs.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application Process Information

Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position. 3 References will be checked during final stages.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range of $63,000 - $68,000 annually, based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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