GIS and Social Sciences Librarian
The University of Arkansas Libraries invites nominations and applications for the position of GIS and Social Sciences Librarian. The Libraries seek candidates who are receptive to and foster new ideas and who have demonstrated collaboration and open communication skills. Additional key attributes are the ability to establish and promote successful partnerships with other university departments, provide excellent services, and to adapt or develop programs and services that support positive change within the institution. This will be especially important as the main library, Mullins Library, undergoes a major renovation of the first two floors.
As a member of the Research and Instruction Services team, the GIS and Social Sciences Librarian will create and deliver innovative services to support instruction and research needs. In particular, this librarian works directly with patrons with GIS-related research needs, and the social sciences disciplines more broadly. This individual actively engages with faculty and students and develops collaborative working relationships with colleagues in other library departments, as well as university departments and research teams. We seek candidates who embrace the opportunity to coordinate with library colleagues and co-create this new role and service for our patron communities. Responsibilities include library instruction, research assistance, collection development, and academic outreach, including collaborative development of library programs and campus and community engagement initiatives.
The GIS and Social Sciences Librarian may also support information needs related to mapping and government documents, and with members of the Research and Instruction department, contributes to the Libraries’ online chat service. This librarian will work in close cooperation with colleagues in our branch libraries as well as the Data Services Librarian. The GIS and Social Sciences Librarian is responsible for ongoing development of online learning tools to creatively and actively promote access to and utilization of physical and digital collections, in alignment with curricular and research needs. The person in this position may also support the utilization of new spaces and services focused on innovative technologies, available in our main branch following the Mullins Library Renewal Phase 2 project.
Along with performance, the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work, and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. This position reports to the Director of Research and Instruction.
Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor or Associate Librarian / Associate Professor.
Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA or Fidelity Investments, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance.
For the full posting, or to apply, please go to
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/GIS-and-Social-Sciences-Librarian_R0030674 .
