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University of Maryland Libraries Job Location: Maryland Apply By: Open until filled Date Created: 02/14/2025

Title: Humanities and Social Science Librarian

Category: Faculty, Librarian (Open Rank)

Department: Humanities and Social Science Librarians; Research, Teaching, and Learning; Research and Academic Services

Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays, Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription

Salary: $54,000-$100,000, commensurate with the rank at appointment and experience.

As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200 faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university.

Nature of Work:

The Humanities and Social Science Librarian (HSSL) is a member of the HSSL unit and reports to the Head of HSSL. The successful candidate will serve as a Humanities and Social Sciences subject librarian with responsibilities for collections management, general reference, subject area research consulting, library instruction, outreach and engagement, and scholarly communications and research data services. A robust understanding of computational and data research methods such as those in the digital humanities, statistical data analysis, text mining, or other quantitative and qualitative methods relevant to social science and humanities fields is desirable.

Additionally, 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 categories such as information literacy, scholarly communication, digital humanities, open access, GIS, and more. The successful candidate will help the University of Maryland Libraries define a role for subject librarians that will allow the Libraries to be more closely integrated into the educational and research process.

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 in academic libraries and higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

1. Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a non-USA equivalent; or a graduate degree relevant to the position’s duties.

Experience:

1. Understanding of current and emerging trends in the assigned subject areas and in academic librarianship; knowledge of electronic resources and information technologies.
2. Demonstrated experience with reference, instruction and collection development in humanities and social sciences.
3. Demonstrated experience with or aptitude for working effectively and creatively with faculty and students.
4. Subject background in assigned disciplines demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, or substantive experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Ability to provide instruction, reference support, research support, and other forms of communication in both an online and physical environment.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to produce published scholarship.
3. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups, build and maintain relationships with partners and library staff, and provide exceptional services to a diverse clientele.
5. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace evidenced through work experience, education, professional development, professional service, and/or scholarship.

APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://uhr.umd.edu/work_at_umd. No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter, which includes the source of advertisement; a curriculum vitae; and names/e-mail addresses of three references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until filled. Best date of consideration is March 2, 2025.

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.