"Social Sciences Librarian"

Social Sciences Librarian

Posted: 12-Nov-25

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Categories: Libraries, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 64930

Position Number: 008667

Department: Library (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage with relevant academic programs in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, other university programs, and external groups.
• Teach research instruction sessions for assigned subjects and academic programs.
• Develop appropriate instructional and informational aids for students, faculty, and community patrons.
• Manage and develop collections for assigned subjects. Expend budget allocations for acquisition of library materials according to established deadlines.
• Provide research and reference support for assigned subjects to students, faculty, and community patrons.
• Conduct collection evaluations for all proposed new courses and curriculum changes in assigned departments.
• Provide advanced research support for students and faculty, including but not limited to assisting in evidence synthesis, finding and using data in the social sciences, ethical use of artificial intelligence in the social sciences, and documenting the impact of University research.
• Engage in professional service and scholarly contributions; participate in committees and faculty governance in the library and on campus.
• Communicate effectively and positively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of in-person and virtual research services and of instruction for first-year undergraduate students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience / Education:

The minimum academic credential required for applicants for faculty positions in Atkins Library is completion of a master's degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by time of interview.

Graduation with master's degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean. A second masters in another discipline or an earned doctorate is highly desirable.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Degree or significant coursework in one or more disciplines of the social sciences, or professional experience working with social science students and faculty in a research library setting.
• Two or more years of instruction or liaison experience in an academic research library.
• Knowledge of the research needs of students and faculty at a Doctoral Intensive Institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of groups and to create an environment of mutual respect.
• Ability to work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant.
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional public service.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability.