Humanities Librarian - Libraries

The Research & Instruction librarian provides information literacy instruction and research support to students, faculty, and staff of the University. The librarian develops instruction sessions and offers research consultations, for general topics as well as subject or course specific, and delivers them both in-person and online. The librarian assists with evidence synthesis support, including systematic reviews, across disciplines. The librarian participates in University Libraries’ liaison program in support of the teaching and research endeavors of the social, behavioral, or health sciences as assigned. Developing and strengthening relationships between the library and assigned departments, as well as across campus, is a focus of this position.

Assist students and faculty via scheduled or drop-in research consultations.

Assist with systematic reviews and/or evidence synthesis projects.

citation management software, AI applications, etc.) Provide general research and reference assistance via chat, as required, maintaining a friendly, welcoming attitude towards patrons.

Design and teach instructional sessions and workshops in a variety of formats and create tutorials, guides, and other digital learning objects to develop and enhance students’ research and literacy skills.

Partner with faculty to integrate research skills into the curriculum and develop collections which sustain and advance the university’s research goals.

Participate in general instruction program, as well as instruction aimed at serving targeted populations such as first-year students, first-generation college students, international students, etc.

Outreach & Engagement

Seek opportunities to develop and strengthen relationships between the library and assigned departments, as well as across the university community.

Collaborate with colleagues in other library departments to develop and promote collections owned or subscribed by the library.

Participate in overall outreach efforts to build community and engage students and faculty with the library.

Required Education and Experience

another graduate degree and relevant experience will be considered.

Project an approachable and customer service-oriented attitude.

2+ years experience working in academic libraries.

Experience and/or training in conducting Systematic Reviews.

Experience in developing and producing online tutorials.

Experience as a liaison or academic training in the social, behavioral, or health sciences.

Familiarity with AI applications in library instruction and outreach, including in teaching.

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Dependent Scholarships

13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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