Social Sciences Librarian, 12 Month Salaried

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University Libraries in Tallahassee seeks a Social Sciences Librarian to serve as liaison for Public Administration & Policy, Political Science, and International Affairs, providing research and instructional support to faculty and students.

The role leads the government documents program, develops social science collections, delivers information literacy and AI literacy instruction, and builds campus partnerships across departments and centers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program; or master's in political science, public administration, international affairs, or related field with relevant library experience.
• Knowledge of social science research practices and sources, including government publications and data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for research, instruction, and collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate projects and manage competing priorities while working with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for Public Administration & Policy, Political Science, and International Affairs.
• Provide research assistance, consultations, and instructional support to faculty and students.
• Lead government documents program and oversee government information collections and staff.
• Design and deliver information literacy and AI literacy instruction.
• Develop materials, guides, and tutorials to support learning and research.
• Build relationships with faculty, students, and campus partners to support services.

Skills

Research methods in social sciences

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Instruction delivery

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Advanced social sciences master's

Job description

Job Title: Social Sciences Librarian, 12 Month Salaried

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63748

Department: Florida State University Libraries

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.

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 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.

Helpful

This position brings together social science librarianship and government information expertise, offering a varied portfolio of consultation, instruction, collection development, and program oversight.

You will join a team of Social and Behavioral Sciences librarians while working with academic programs spanning public policy, political science, and international affairs. The role offers opportunities to apply your expertise across disciplines and support access to information for both the university and the broader community.

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.

Contact Info

Kyung Kim, Program Director for Social Sciences

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Anticipated Salary Range

Starting at $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.