Social Sciences Librarian – 12 Months Salaried

Association of Research Libraries; Zhob; On-site; PKR 18,001,000 - 24,924,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks a forward-thinking Social Sciences Librarian to shape the future of research, teaching, and student learning. Located within the Research & Learning Services division, the role partners with faculty and students across Public Administration & Policy, Political Science, and International Affairs to expand access to government information resources.

The librarian will lead the government documents program, provide research and instructional support, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or related social science field with relevant library experience.
• Knowledge of government information sources and social science research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for research assistance, instruction, and collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate projects and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and instructional support to faculty and students.
• Lead the government documents program and oversee government information collections and staff.
• Design instructional sessions, workshops, and course-integrated instruction.
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty, students, and campus partners to support research and learning.

Skills

Research support

Instructional delivery

Collaboration

Project coordination

Education

MLIS or related social science degree

Job description

Department

Florida State University (FSU) seeks a forward-thinking, service-driven Social Sciences Librarian
to help shape the future of research, teaching, and student learning. As a preeminent public research university, FSU is committed to advancing knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing students to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Located within the Research & Learning Services division, this position offers an exciting opportunity to partner with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, the Department of Political Science, and the International Affairs Program (including Asian Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, and Russian &East European Studies), along with their affiliated research centers and institutes within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. The position manages government information resources and expands access for the university and broader community.

Responsibilities

The Social Sciences Librarian serves as the library liaison for Public Administration & Policy, Political Science, and International Affairs, providing research and instructional support to faculty and students. The position supports access to government publications, data, and information resources through FSU’s participation in the Federal Depository Library Program and oversees the Libraries’ government information collections and specialist staff.

Working closely with fellow Social and Behavioral Sciences librarians and colleagues across the Libraries, the successful candidate will support research, teaching, and learning while contributing to the university’s mission of research excellence and student success.

Key Responsibilities

Support Social Science Research

• Provide specialized research assistance and consultations involving social science research, government publications and data, legislative and regulatory materials, policy documents, and international information resources.
• Develop and assess social science collections in collaboration with other librarians to support research and teaching needs.
• Lead FSU Libraries’ government documents program, overseeing federal depository and other government information collections, program compliance, and specialist staff.

Advance Student Learning

• Design and deliver instructional sessions, workshops, and course-integrated instruction, including information literacy and AI literacy, in collaboration with fellow Social Science librarians.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials, research guides, tutorials, and other resources that support student learning and faculty research.

Build Campus Partnerships

• Serve as the library liaison for Political Science, Public Administration & Policy, and International Affairs, including affiliated research centers and institutes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, students, and campus partners to promote library resources and services and support research and instructional needs.

Contribute to Professional Excellence

• Engage in professional development, scholarship, and/or research appropriate to faculty rank and appointment.
• Participate in library and university committees, professional organizations, and service activities that support the Libraries’ and the university’s missions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program; or master’s degree in political science, public administration, international affairs, or a closely related social science field with relevant experience in academic libraries, research support, or government information services.
• Knowledge of the research practices, literature, and information sources in these disciplines, including government publications and data sources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide research assistance, deliver instruction, and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to coordinate projects, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional experience in an academic or research library, research support, or government information services, including providing research assistance, instruction, or liaison services.
• Experience with collection development or the management of specialized information resources.
• Experience using social science research databases, government data sources, or international statistical resources.
• Familiarity with the Federal Depository Library Program, government information classification systems, or government documents collection management.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies relevant to academic librarianship, including information literacy, AI literacy, and scholarly communication.
• Demonstrated professional engagement through scholarship, presentations, professional organizations, or other contributions to the field.
• Experience supervising staff, coordinating workflows, or providing training and guidance to others.