Social Sciences Librarian

University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is seeking a Social Sciences Librarian to support research instruction, research help, and collection development for social science students and faculty, especially Teacher Education and Psychology. The role includes coordinating K-12 field trips and campus outreach.

The position offers professional development opportunities and collaboration across departments, with a compensation range of $50,000–$52,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• MLIS or MIS from an ALA-accredited program by start date.
• Experience providing service to library patrons.
• Interest in working with students and instructors in Teacher Education, Psychology, social sciences.
• Interest in organizing and leading library tours and field trips.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong technology proficiency.
• Ability to work effectively in small groups or teams.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison to Teacher Education, Psychology, and other campus units, advising on collections and library services.
• Coordinates and leads library tours and instruction for K-12 visitors.
• Designs and delivers instruction in multiple formats for faculty, staff, students, and patrons.
• Provides general and specialized research help.
• Develops and curates collections related to liaison areas.
• Maintains productive collaboration with colleagues and participates in committees.

Skills

Library service experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Education

MLIS or MIS or equivalent (ALA-accredited)

Job description

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Position Title:

Social Sciences Librarian

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Lib I-Res, Learn & User Supp

Job Duties:

The Social Sciences Librarian provides a variety of professional library services including research instruction, research help, online class support, and collection development. The position will focus on providing services to social science students and faculty, and particularly the Teacher Education and Psychology departments. The position will serve as our field trip liaison for visiting K-12 students and other groups. It includes opportunities for professional development and service as well as community and campus outreach.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines, particularly Teacher Education and Psychology, and other campus units, providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
• Coordinates and leads library tours, library instruction, and other activities for K-12 and other visitors. Works with Admissions and other campus offices bringing visitors to campus.
• Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
• Provides general and specialized research help services.
• Develops and curates collections related to liaison areas.
• Cultivates and maintains productive collaboration with professional colleagues.
• Serves on committees to advance librarianship or broader higher education goals at the campus, local, state, and/or national levels.
• May require lifting books or equipment up to 30 pounds and rarely dusty or dirty conditions. Pushing and pulling book carts, reaching overhead, and bending to the floor are common activities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
• Provides specialized services using a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area.
• Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
• Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services.
• Develops and curates collections.
• Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature.
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
• Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels
• May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
• Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature
• Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
• Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues
• Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
• Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels
• May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
• Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
• Develops and curates collections

Department:

Library

Compensation:

$50,000-$52,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• MLIS or MIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program by position start date.
• Experience providing service to patrons in a library.
• Interest in working with students and instructors in Teacher Education, Psychology, social sciences, and related fields.
• Interest in organizing and leading tours and field trips.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and current technology skills.
• Ability to work effectively in small groups or teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing and delivering presentations, preparing online instruction, and providing research help services.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in academic or library AI applications.
• Experience working in an academic library.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Experience working with a diverse population.

How To Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter along with your application. For full consideration, please apply no later than August 16th, 2026. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the full discretion of the search committee. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout their employment. UW-Parkside does not sponsor employment visas for this position and does not participate in E-Verify. Accordingly, this position is not eligible for employment authorization arrangements that require employer sponsorship or employer participation in E-Verify. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please email Anna Stadick at [e-mail].

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

Reasonable Accommodations It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

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Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.