Social Sciences Research Librarian: Instruction & Data Services

Elon University; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission (undergrad)

Graduate tuition remission after 12 mo

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan 8% contribution

Campus fitness facilities

Job summary

Elon University’s Belk Library seeks a Social Sciences Research Librarian to connect with students, faculty, and staff through instruction, outreach, and individualized consultation across political science, sociology, psychology, and related disciplines.

The role contributes to Belk Library's emerging Research and Publishing team, shaping services in data support, open access, and our institutional repository while fostering inclusive excellence and a collaborative campus research culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library or information science.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others as well as independently.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and teaching across the research lifecycle.
• Interest in social sciences librarianship and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to social science programs at Elon College and related departments.
• Collaborate with librarians, faculty, and staff to strengthen student learning and scholarship.
• Teach classes, design workshops, and develop learning experiences on information literacy and research data.
• Develop and evaluate Belk Library’s collections to align with curricular priorities.

Skills

Social science research

Information literacy

Teaching

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Elon University’s Belk Library seeks a Social Sciences Research Librarian to connect with students, faculty, and staff through instruction, outreach, and individualized consultation across political science, sociology, psychology, and related disciplines.

The role contributes to Belk Library's emerging Research and Publishing team, shaping services in data support, open access, and our institutional repository while fostering inclusive excellence and a collaborative campus research culture.