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Libraries Job Description
Summary
The Data & Social Sciences Librarian acts as a resource for the information needs of students, staff, and faculty in assigned subject areas and on issues related to quantitative and qualitative data sources, including their availability, structure, and best practices for working with large data sets.
Within Learning, Research and Technology (LRT), a blended department of librarians and academic technologists shared between the Libraries and ITS, the Data & Social Sciences Librarian will work collaboratively as part of the Teaching, Learning and Research (TLR) unit in the Libraries. All members of TLR engage with emerging trends in pedagogy and participate in the Libraries' full range of services including in-person and virtual research support, individual research consultations, instruction, and collection development.
The Data & Social Sciences Librarian takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the college's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Library workers at Smith College are represented by Smith College Libraries Workers Union (SCLWU), affiliated with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 153. This is a represented position.
Essential Functions
Subject Librarian to the Social Sciences, 45% :
- Provides research support and outreach to faculty, students and staff to subject areas in the social sciences and across the Smith College community.
- Leads course-based library instruction and workshops for assigned departments and partners with faculty to integrate data and information literacy into the curriculum.
- Develops online learning content for the Libraries, including digital learning objects, subject and course resource pages, and other learning materials as part of a team of teaching librarians.
- In collaboration with library and campus partners, supports digital scholarship technologies and methodologies in the social sciences, promotes them to faculty and students and participates on project teams as an active partner in the creation of digital projects.
- Participates in the Libraries' service to the School of Social Work and contributes to Zotero citation management software support.
Collection Development :
Data Literacy, 45%
Other Functions / Additional Responsibilities, 10% :
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses) :
Preferred Qualifications :
Other :
Will include occasional nights and weekends.
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Review of applications will begin
November 12, 2024
Position Type : Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
