Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 29 May 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129420
Title: Librarian (Open Rank)
Functional Title: Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: LIBR-Libraries
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Humanities and Social Science Librarian (HSSL) is a member of the HSSL unit and reports to the Head of HSSL. The Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian has responsibilities for collections management, general reference, subject area research consulting, and library instruction. The HSSL will also participate in outreach and engagement, scholarly communications, research data services, and other learning engagements. The successful candidate’s subject assignment will include Journalism. Therefore, a robust understanding of computational and data research methods is desirable. Exact liaison responsibilities will depend on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and unit needs.
The HSSL Librarian will develop programs benefiting their academic departments and scholarly 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, open access, GIS, and more. Along with other subject librarians, the successful candidate 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 and 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.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a non-US equivalent; or a graduate degree relevant to the position’s duties.


Experience:
  • Understanding of current and emerging trends in the assigned subject areas and in academic librarianship; knowledge of electronic resources and information technologies. The exact liaison responsibilities will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and the unit’s needs.
  • Demonstrated experience with reference, instruction and collection development in humanities and social sciences. 
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively and creatively with faculty and students. 
  • Subject background in assigned disciplines demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, or substantive experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to provide instruction, reference support, research support, and other forms of communication in both an online and physical environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to produce published scholarship.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups, build and maintain relationships with partners and library staff, and the ability to provide exceptional services to a diverse clientele.
  • 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:
Preferences:
Education:
  • Significant coursework, bachelor’s degree, or second advanced degree in related fields.


Experience:
  • Subject qualifications in Journalism, Communications, Hearing and speech, and/or Anthropology.
  • Experience or aptitude for developing new teaching or research-based programs and services in the assigned disciplines with appeals to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computational or data journalism, digital humanities, or data analysis in the humanities and/or social sciences
  • Experience with designing measures and assessments to determine value, experience with a variety of assessment tools.
  • Familiarity with major collections in assigned disciplines or other related fields (e.g., scholarly journals, databases, digital libraries, and other resources).
  • 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:
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
Faculty Requirements:

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 .
Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience and appointed rank.
Posting Date: 05/02/2024
Closing Date: 05/29/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date
Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Dexterity and endurance to work at a computer, including participation in online video meetings and online learning environments.
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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