Social Sciences Librarian: Government Info & Research Liaison

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

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.