Social Sciences Librarian
Academic Staff
Regular
Lib I-Res, Learn & User Supp
The Social Sciences Librarian provides a variety of professional library services including research instruction, research help, online class support, and collection development. The position will focus on providing services to social science students and faculty, and particularly the Teacher Education and Psychology departments. The position will serve as our field trip liaison for visiting K-12 students and other groups. It includes opportunities for professional development and service, as well as community and campus outreach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines, particularly Teacher Education and Psychology, and other campus units, providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
Coordinates and leads library tours, library instruction, and other activities for K-12 and other visitors. Works with Admissions and other campus offices bringing visitors to campus.
Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
Provides general and specialized research help services.
Develops and curates collections related to liaison areas.
Cultivates and maintains productive collaboration with professional colleagues.
Serves on committees to advance librarianship or broader higher education goals at the campus, local, state, and/or national levels.
May require lifting books or equipment up to 30 pounds and rarely dusty or dirty conditions. Pushing and pulling book carts, reaching overhead, and bending to the floor are common activities.
Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
Provides specialized services usinga high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
Develops and curates collections
Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature
Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels
May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
Library
$50,000-$52,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
MLIS or MIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program by position start date
Experience providing service to patrons in a library
Interest in working with students and instructors in Teacher Education, Psychology, social sciences, and related fields
Interest in organizing and leading tours and field trips
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and current technology skills
Ability to work effectively in small groups or teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience preparing and delivering presentations, preparing online instruction, and providing research help services
Experience or demonstrated interest in academic or library AI applications
Experience working in an academic library
Experience working with children and adolescents
Experience working with a diverse population
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter along with your application. For full consideration, please apply no later than August 16th, 2026. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the full discretion of the search committee. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This organization will not sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future.
If you have any questions, please email Anna Stadick at stadick@uwp.edu.
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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