Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 15 Aug 2021

Posting Details


Position Number: 102712
Title: Librarian (Open Rank)
Functional Title: Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: LIBR-Libraries
Campus/College Information:
As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries serve more than 41,000 students and 14,000 faculty and staff of the flagship College Park campus. The Libraries’ extensive collections, programs, and services enable student success, support teaching, research, and creativity, and enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the community. A member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of Research Libraries, the UMD Libraries were honored with the 2020 Excellence in Academic Libraries award in the university category from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
The University of Maryland Libraries are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We support university and library efforts to create a more just campus environment, understanding the unique, interdisciplinary focus of libraries and archives as collectors and curators of the historical, literary, artistic, and scientific record. We provide collections, services, and programs that reflect the diversity of our community, heighten cultural awareness, and incorporate the histories, experiences, and expressions of those who have been historically marginalized and/or underrepresented. We work to ensure equitable access to our facilities, resources, and services. 
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSSL) Librarian with demonstrated strength in one or more of these areas:  Psychology, Latin American Studies, Philosophy, Spanish, and/or English. 
The HSSL Librarian is a member of the HSSL unit and reports to the Director of Research, Teaching & Learning.  The incumbent serves as Humanities/Social Sciences subject librarian, with responsibilities in: Collections and Content, Reference and Research Consulting, Teaching, Learning and Literacies, Outreach and Engagement, and Scholarly Communications and Research Data Services. Exact liaison responsibilities will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. Additionally, the HSSL Librarian will develop programs benefiting their communities to expand the Libraries’ research-related programs and services. Programming may focus on issues relevant to Humanities and/or Social Sciences in the following categories: information literacy, scholarly communication, digital humanities, GIS, etc. Along with other subject librarians, the incumbent is in a key position to help the University of Maryland Libraries define a role for subject librarians that will allow the Libraries to be more closely integrated into the entire educational and research process at the University of Maryland. The Humanities / Social Sciences Librarian will help envision and shape new approaches to faculty/library relationships.  
 
The HSSL Librarian is an active member of the Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL) department of the Research and Academic Services (RAS) division, contributing to departmental and divisional initiatives and leading specific projects in collaboration with colleagues and other units in the Libraries.  The HSSL Librarian participates in developing and maintaining a departmental culture that is inclusive, equitable, diverse, customer-centered, and responsive to changes happening in academic libraries and higher education.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Master’s degree in library science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent professional degree with relevant library experience at the time of appointment.
EXPERIENCE
  • Understanding of current and emerging trends in the assigned subject areas and in academic librarianship.
  • Demonstrated experience with reference, instruction and collection development in humanities and social sciences.  
  • Demonstrated experience with or demonstrated aptitude for working effectively and creatively with faculty and students.  
  • Subject background in assigned disciplines demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, or substantive experience.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • The exact liaison responsibilities will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications in one or more of the following areas:  Psychology, Latin American Studies, Philosophy, Spanish, and/or English. 
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with SpringShare and other online educational tools to produce online educational materials
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain web pages, calendars, and other productivity tools. 
  • Understanding of current and emerging trends in academic libraries.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to produce published scholarship. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups, build and maintain relationships with campus partners and library staff.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace evidenced through work experience, education, professional development, professional service and/or scholarship.  Strong commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Preferences:
EDUCATION
Significant coursework, bachelor’s degree or second advanced degree in related fields.
EXPERIENCE
  • Preferred subject qualifications in Psychology, Spanish Language and Literatures, Latin American Studies, and/or Philosophy.
  • Experience or aptitude for developing new teaching or research-based programs and services in the assigned disciplines with appeals to diverse audiences.
  • Experience with designing measures and assessments to determine value, experience with a variety of assessment tools.
  • Familiarity with Semantic Web technologies and major collections in assigned disciplines or other related fields (e.g., scholarly journals, databases, digital libraries, and other resources). 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Spanish.  Knowledge of Portuguese is a plus. 
  • Knowledge of data management planning and/or data curation, visualization, scholarly communications, and open access tools. 
  • One year of experience in an academic research library.
  • Evidence of teaching/instruction experience. 
  • Evidence of ability to meet promotion and permanent status requirements of the University of Maryland at College Park Libraries. 
Additional Certifications:
This position is appointed to Library Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of  Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. Library  Faculty at the University of Maryland must demonstrate accomplishments and/or evidence of potential for future accomplishments in three areas: 1) librarianship, which includes the assigned area(s) of responsibility and professional development; 2) service, which includes participation in library, university, local, and national committees and professional organizations beyond the assigned area(s) of responsibility; and 3) research,  scholarship, and/or creative activities, which includes self-directed inquiry and results dissemination to advance the state of the profession. Library faculty who are successful in meeting these criteria are awarded continuous employment in the form of Permanent Status. For additional information on faculty status at the University of  Maryland Libraries, consult: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html .
For the full position description and faculty requirements, please go to http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions . 
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 07/20/2021
Closing Date: 08/15/2021
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date
Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard  office equipment and keyboards. 
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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