Hybrid Social Sciences Librarian - Research & Instruction

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Híbrido; USD 63.000 - 91.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Social and Behavioral Sciences Librarian to join the Lib - Res & Learning Services team in Amherst. The SBS Librarian will liaise with multiple departments, delivering instruction, research consultations, and collection support while fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships.

Work is hybrid with regular daytime hours, and the role emphasizes outreach, teaching, and professional engagement in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience collaborating with diverse campus partners and stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current trends in academic libraries, teaching, learning, and research in social sciences.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as liaison to SBS and departments including Anthropology, Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, and related centers.
• Develop regular communication with faculty, staff, and students to build relationships and support needs.
• Lead workshops and course-related instruction in social sciences, focusing on information literacy and AI topics.
• Create library guides, web pages, and learning objects in collaboration with faculty.
• Provide advanced research consultations in various formats (in person, online, asynchronous).
• Collaborate with library teams to plan and deliver teaching, outreach, and research support initiatives.

Conocimientos

Collaboration

Communication

Independence

Time management

Trends in social sciences libraries

Educación

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science

Herramientas

LibGuides

LMS modules

Video tutorials

Infographics

Descripción del empleo

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Social and Behavioral Sciences Librarian to join the Lib - Res & Learning Services team in Amherst. The SBS Librarian will liaise with multiple departments, delivering instruction, research consultations, and collection support while fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships.

Work is hybrid with regular daytime hours, and the role emphasizes outreach, teaching, and professional engagement in a collaborative environment.