Government Information & Social Science Librarian

Government Information & Social Science Librarian

The Government Information and Social Sciences Librarian ensures that Syracuse University Libraries’ collections and services support the academic and research needs of the students, faculty, and staff in sociology, anthropology, economics, and related social science disciplines. Additionally, the Librarian provides campus-wide support for government information research, reflecting the role of Syracuse University Libraries as a U.S. Federal Depository Library. The Librarian provides essential subject‑focused services, including reference assistance, information literacy instruction, and collection development, and serves as the libraries’ outreach point of contact for users affiliated with the assigned academic departments.

The Librarian is a member of the Collections Team within the Department of Research and Scholarship. The team is responsible for providing programming and support to promote, analyze, and develop the libraries collections in all formats and across all disciplines.

• MLS (ALA‑accredited) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year of experience working in an academic library.
• Reference and instruction experience, preferably in an academic library environment.
• Demonstrated interest in social science disciplines and government information.
• Demonstrated commitment to support and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

• 1+ year of serving patrons in social science disciplines.
• 1+ year of collection development experience.
• Working knowledge of the structure of the U.S. Federal Government or the Federal Depository Library Program.

This position will be appointed at the Assistant Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian, or Associate Librarian without Permanent (Ranking) Status ranks based on the successful candidate’s qualifications. Final salary will be commensurate with experience and assigned rank.

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• MLS or equivalent degree, as appropriate to the position.
• Additional academic preparation and/or related professional library experience if required by the position.

• MLS or equivalent degree.
• Successful professional library experience.
• Demonstrated competence in position responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Evidence of professional growth and initiative.

• MLS or equivalent degree.
• Show excellent/outstanding performance in previous library roles.
• Demonstrate significant contributions to library operations.
• Provide evidence of professional commitment (such as committee work, conference attendance, publications, or professional development activities).

• Significant understanding of trends in digital resources for social science research and teaching.
• Significant understanding of collection development, assessment, and promotion.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with faculty, researchers, students, and librarians.
• Interest in participating in regional, national, and international collaborations related to government information librarianship, social science librarianship, or collection development.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, and complete projects.

• Serve as liaison librarian to the Departments of Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, and related academic programs and research centers.
• Provide in‑depth subject reference and consultation services in assigned disciplines through in‑person consultation, phone, and digital modes of communication.
• Provide specialized online and in‑person information literacy instruction for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff in assigned disciplines in conjunction with the Libraries’ Information Literacy Program.
• Create and maintain subject‑related information and instructional materials.
• Select materials in coordination with Collection D&A Librarians and perform…