Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian -- University of California Berkeley

Greater Western Library Alliance Inc; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,162 - 108,548; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley Library seeks a Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian to serve as liaison for Psychology, Sociology, Demography, and the School of Social Welfare. The position supports teaching and research through specialized library services and collections.

The role reports to the head of the Social Sciences Division and offers a full-time appointment with a salary range of $83,162 to $108,548, reflecting expertise in liaison librarianship, information literacy, and

Job description

Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian -- University of California Berkeley

Post date: July 2 2 , 2026

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility at the nation's premier public university. A highly diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 33,070 undergraduate students, 12,812 graduate students, and 1,525 faculty. The Library comprises 20 campus libraries, including the Doe Library, the Moffitt Library, The Bancroft Library, the C.V. Starr East Asian Library, and numerous subject specialty libraries. With a collection of more than 12 million volumes and a collections budget of over $15 million, the Library offers extensive resources in all formats and robust services to connect users with the collections and build their research skills. Discover more about our collections and services at the UC Berkeley Library website.

The Library's Social Sciences Division is comprised of librarians, library career staff, and student library employees who collectively support the teaching and research needs of students and faculty in twelve social science departments within the College of Letters & Science, six professional schools, three International and Area Studies programs, and an array of Organized Research Units. The division oversees three subject specialty libraries: the Business Library, the Environmental Design Library, and the Social Research Library. This position reports to the head of the Library's Social Sciences Division.

The Librarian in this role serves as a liaison for three academic departments—Psychology, Sociology, and Demography—encompassing a rich array of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as the School of Social Welfare. Faculty in the Psychology department conduct research and teaching in areas including developmental, social, and personality psychology, as well as behavioral and systems neuroscience, clinical science, cognition, and cognitive neuroscience. UC Berkeley's Sociology and Demography departments are leading centers for social research, specializing in social theory, public sociology, and the quantitative and interdisciplinary study of population dynamics. The School of Social Welfare is dedicated to advancing social justice through evidence-based practice, policy research, and the preparation of leaders for the public and nonprofit sectors.

Salary: $83,162 to $108,548