Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian, University of Maryland, (College Park, MD)
Posted September 22, 2025
Job Description:
The Humanities and Social Science Librarian (HSSL) is a member of the HSSL unit and reports to the Head of HSSL. The successful candidate will serve as a Humanities and Social Sciences subject librarian with responsibilities for collections management, general reference, and subject area research consulting, library instruction and other learning engagements, outreach and engagement, and scholarly communications and research data services. A robust understanding of computational and data research methods such as those in the digital humanities, statistical data analysis and use methods, text mining, or other quantitative and qualitative methods relevant to social science and humanities fields is desirable. Exact liaison responsibilities will depend on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and unit needs.
Additionally, the HSSL Librarian will develop programs benefiting their academic departments and scholarly communities to expand the Libraries’ research-related programs and services. Programming may focus on issues relevant to Humanities and/or Social Sciences in the following categories: information literacy, scholarly communication, digital humanities, open access, GIS, and more. Along with other subject librarians, the successful candidate is in a key position to help the University of Maryland Libraries define a role for subject librarians that will allow the Libraries to be more closely integrated into the entire educational and research process at the University of Maryland. The Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian will help envision and shape new approaches to faculty/library relationships.
Qualifications:
● Ability to provide instruction, reference support, research support, and other forms of communication in both an online and physical environment.
● Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to produce published scholarship.
● Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
● Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups, build and maintain relationships with partners and library staff, and the ability to provide exceptional services to a diverse clientele.
● Demonstrated commitment to fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace evidenced through work experience, education, professional development, professional service, and/or scholarship. Strong commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Required: Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a non-USA equivalent; or a graduate degree relevant to the position’s duties.
Preferred: Significant coursework, bachelor’s degree, or second advanced degree in related fields.
Hours and Compensation:
Full-time position
Salary Range: $54,000-$100,000, commensurate with the rank at appointment and experience.
How to Apply:
To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.