Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian - Liaison & Research

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,162 - 108,548; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian to join the Social Sciences Division and serve as a liaison for Psychology, Sociology, Demography, and the School of Social Welfare. The role emphasizes instruction, research support, and collaboration across departments.

The librarian will provide consultations, develop curriculum-integrated instruction, and contribute to collection development and open access initiatives, shaping services and collections to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program
• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience providing library instruction in an academic environment
• Knowledge of research methods and data resources in the social sciences

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual and in-person research consultations
• Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction and workshops
• Develop and maintain online subject guides and tutorials
• Build relationships with faculty and students through meetings and collaborations
• Collect and analyze user data to assess needs
• Promote library resources through outreach and programming
• Collaborate with library divisions to meet research and teaching needs
• Provide consultation on evidence synthesis for social science researchers
• Support data discovery and access

Skills

Librarian experience

Instruction and research support

Communication skills

Data literacy

Education

ALA-accredited program

Tools

Evidence synthesis tools

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian to join the Social Sciences Division and serve as a liaison for Psychology, Sociology, Demography, and the School of Social Welfare. The role emphasizes instruction, research support, and collaboration across departments.

The librarian will provide consultations, develop curriculum-integrated instruction, and contribute to collection development and open access initiatives, shaping services and collections to