Social Sciences & Government Information Librarian

Posting Details

Job # 042646

Department Code

Department SU Libraries

Job Title Social Sciences & Government Information Librarian

Location Syracuse, NY

Campus Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

• Pay Range $62,400 - $71,500

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

• Staff Level 00 FLSA Status Exempt
• Standard University business hours
• 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
• 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
• Hours may vary based on operational needs.

• Full-time Unionized Position
• Code Not Applicable

The Social Sciences & Government Information 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 supports campus users from a wide variety of disciplines seeking information produced by government entities, such as U.S. Federal Agency datasets, legislation, regulations, or other documents.

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. In addition to the subject-focused services, 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.

• Undergraduate degree in sociology, anthropology, economics, or a related social science discipline.
• 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.

See the detailed rank criteria requirements here: .

Final salary will be commensurate with experience and assigned rank.

Candidates May Be Appointed To This Rank If They Have Little Or No Professional Experience. It Has a Maximum Of Three Terms Before They Are Expected To Apply For Promotion To The Next Rank (Sr. Assistant Librarian). Requirements For This Rank Include:

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

Candidates May Be Appointed To This Rank If They Have Successful Professional Experience. It Has…