Collection Librarian for Social Sciences

The University of Georgia Libraries seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative Collection Librarian for Social Sciences to support the strategic development and stewardship of scholarly resources. As one of three disciplinary collection librarians reporting to the Collection Strategies Coordinator, this position contributes to a shared collection strategy, coordinating collection development and management across social sciences disciplines in support of the University’s research, teaching, and learning mission. The role contributes to major resource decision making, budget allocation, and strategic shifts by advising on collection-related needs, priorities, issues, and trends in the disciplinary areas they represent, as well as team-level projects and initiatives that cut across disciplines. The Collection Librarian for Social Sciences evaluates and selects resources across formats and acquisition models, assesses collection use and impact, and identifies gaps and emerging needs to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and evolving research and teaching demands. They collaborate closely with colleagues across Collections, Academic Engagement, and other Libraries and campus units to support decision-making and advance sustainable collection strategies. This role also contributes to initiatives related to open scholarship, shared print, and consortial collection development, and plays a key role in aligning UGA Libraries collection strategy with campus priorities and broader trends in scholarly communication and access. Salary and Benefits: Minimum salary begins at $60,000; offers will be commensurate with experience. UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission, paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Application Procedure: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered should view the complete posting and apply at: Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by June28,2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. EOO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr