Job Summary
The Social Sciences and Clark Library team collaborates with colleagues throughout the library, the campus, the profession, and beyond to promote education, discovery, and honesty. We are committed to the Library's Mission and Values.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Social Sciences & Clark Library, within the Research Division of the Library, the Social Sciences Librarian participates in the full scope of outreach, engagement, instruction, and consultation activities that team members provide to support research lifecycle service provision on the U-M Ann Arbor campus. As the Social Sciences Librarian you will collaborate with other social sciences liaison librarians and functional specialists, and use a team-centered approach to deliver existing service offerings and to develop new services, collections, and programs to support research, teaching, and learning in the social sciences. You will be the designated liaison to the School of Social Work (SSW), with potential liaison assignments to other social science schools or departments. Additionally, you will collaborate with other team members on Evidence Synthesis Services and assume additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.
Why Work at Michigan?
The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor is one of the world's largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures approaching $1.9 billion a year. To promote the university's world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library preserves the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and latest forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.
Responsibilities*
- Liaison & Outreach (40%)
- Provide outreach to faculty and students in the School of Social Work and other social sciences programs, including some emphasis on interdisciplinary centers and institutes, such as the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) and the Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS.)
- Promote access to knowledge by connecting researchers with library services, expertise, and systems, amplifying the impact of their research.
Work with users to align library resources to their research and teaching interests, thereby increasing library responsiveness to their needs. - Promote library collections and services, and encourage student and faculty participation in Library events and programs.
- Advocate for improved library services to better support users' research, teaching, and learning needs.
- Research Consultation & Instruction (40%)
- Partner with faculty to develop appropriate course-integrated instructional workshops.
- Provide reference and consultation research services to faculty and students in social work and related fields.
- Cultivate and contribute to evidence synthesis and advanced reviews through consultation, educational programming, and partnering with library colleagues.
- Partner on the design and implementation of a range of evidence synthesis efforts, including systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and more.
- Contribute to the social sciences team's expansion of expertise in qualitative data analysis tools and methods, and other advanced technologies.
- Collection Development & Management (10%)
- Lead acquiring, managing, and assessing collections in all formats in assigned subject areas, including social work, gerontology, and allied fields; as well as related endowments, gifts, and budgets.
- Professional Activities (10%)
- Participate in a range of professional activities contributing to research, teaching, and service. These activities include membership in professional and scholarly organizations, attendance at conferences, creative projects and service.
- Participate in a range of professional activities contributing to research, teaching, and service. These activities include membership in professional and scholarly organizations, attendance at conferences, creative projects and service.
Required Qualifications*
- At least 3 years experience as a social sciences or health sciences librarian.
- Advanced degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent discipline.
- Knowledge of research trends, pedagogy, interventions and programs of the field of social work.
- Demonstrated experience leading search strategy development, and documentation related to Evidence Synthesis services.
Desired Qualifications*
- At least 3 years experience as a social sciences or health sciences librarian.
- Advanced degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent discipline.
- Knowledge of research trends, pedagogy, interventions and programs of the field of social work.
- Demonstrated experience leading search strategy development, and documentation related to Evidence Synthesis services.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The anticipated hire date is in January 2026.
Appointment is anticipated as an Associate Librarian, Sr. Associate Librarian or Librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is $66,000 to $76,000 for the Associate Librarian rank, $76,000 - $89,600 for the Sr. Associate Librarian rank and $89,600 - $123,600 for the Librarian rank.
This appointment is subject to the UM/LEO-GLAM collective bargaining agreement.
Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement.
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 days of sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments' retirement benefits are available.
This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. This position is available for onsite or hybrid work.
It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact ("administrative designee") who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. The Administrative Designee for Research -- Social Sciences/Clark is Maria Gonzalez. They may be reached at 734-764-7196 or [email protected].
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.