Social Sciences Librarian: Research, Instruction & Outreach

Association of Research Libraries; Job; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) plan

13 holidays

Supportive environment

Career development

EAP program

Discount program

Job summary

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library seeks a Social Sciences Librarian to serve as the primary liaison for Education, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Government Documents, and related disciplines.

The role includes research support, information literacy instruction, collection development, and faculty outreach to advance teaching, learning, and scholarly research. The AUC Woodruff Library supports Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, offering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience providing reference, research assistance, instruction, and liaison services in an academic or research library.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse students and faculty.
• Familiarity with research methodologies and teaching in the social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources, research strategies, and information literacy into courses.
• Develop and maintain subject-specific Research Guides, bibliographies, instructional materials, and other online resources.
• Develop and manage library collections in assigned subject areas to support curriculum and scholarship.
• Participate in library outreach, workshops, assessment initiatives, and collaborative projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration & relationship-building

Teaching & information literacy

Reference & research skills

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library seeks a Social Sciences Librarian to serve as the primary liaison for Education, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Government Documents, and related disciplines.

The role includes research support, information literacy instruction, collection development, and faculty outreach to advance teaching, learning, and scholarly research. The AUC Woodruff Library supports Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, offering