Librarian

Job Summary

The Research & Instruction librarian provides information literacy instruction and research support to students, faculty, and staff of the University. The librarian develops instruction sessions and offers research consultations, for general topics as well as subject or course specific, and delivers them both in-person and online. The librarian assists with evidence synthesis support, including systematic reviews, across disciplines. The librarian participates in University Libraries’ liaison program in support of the teaching and research endeavors of the social, behavioral, or health sciences as assigned.

Developing and strengthening relationships between the library and assigned departments, as well as across campus, is a focus of this position.

• Research Support
  • Assist students and faculty via scheduled or drop-in research consultations.
  • Provide support for general topics and advanced consultation in areas of responsibility.
  • Assist with systematic reviews and/or evidence synthesis projects.
  • Provide support for integrating technology (i.e., citation management software, AI applications, etc.) to support or enhance research.
  • Provide general research and reference assistance via chat, as required, maintaining a friendly, welcoming attitude towards patrons.
  • Maintain and share awareness of trends and developments in research methodologies and practices in areas of responsibility.
• Instruction
  • Design and teach instructional sessions and workshops in a variety of formats and create tutorials, guides, and other digital learning objects to develop and enhance students’ research and literacy skills.
  • Partner with faculty to integrate research skills into the curriculum and develop collections which sustain and advance the university’s research goals.
  • Participate in general instruction program, as well as instruction aimed at serving targeted populations such as first-year students, first-generation college students, international students, etc.
• Outreach & Engagement
  • Seek opportunities to develop and strengthen relationships between the library and assigned departments, as well as across the university community.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in other library departments to develop and promote collections owned or subscribed by the library.
  • Participate in overall outreach efforts to build community and engage students and faculty with the library.
• Other duties
  • Perform other duties as requested or required, whether specifically mentioned in this job description.

Required Education and Experience

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent); another graduate degree and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience providing general and in-depth research and/or instructional services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels of expertise across disciplines.
• Project an approachable and customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work on teams.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently learn new resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in academic libraries.
• Experience and/or training in conducting Systematic Reviews.
• 2+ years experience in bibliographic instruction.
• Experience in developing and producing online tutorials.
• Experience as a liaison or academic training in the social, behavioral, or health sciences.
• Familiarity with AI applications in library instruction and outreach, including in teaching.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Other benefits provided to state employees through USC and PEBA.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.