Qualitative Social Sciences Librarian

The University of South Florida Libraries, Tampa campus seeks a Qualitative Social Sciences Librarian to serve the areas of Anthropology, Global Studies, Public Affairs, and Women & Gender Studies for the Research & Instruction department on the Tampa campus. The incumbent will demonstrate understanding of the research processes, tools, and methodologies associated with a range of social sciences in order to provide advanced research assistance and increase faculty research impact and visibility. The Qualitative Social Sciences Librarian will participate in the library’s information literacy instruction initiatives and support high impact practices in associated courses and university initiatives. The selected candidate will be a creative and forward-thinking colleague with strong interpersonal skills to expand partnerships across library departments and with colleagues across campuses. The Qualitative Social Sciences Librarian supports the USF Libraries mission to "inspire research, creativity, and learning by connecting the USF community to relevant and high-quality information." The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. This position reports to the Director for Research & Instruction at the USF Tampa Campus Library and is a member of the Library Faculty. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Actively engage with faculty, researchers, and students to understand their research and instruction needs, build collaborations, and promote library services
• Support faculty and student access and use of reference management systems
• Collaborate with USF Libraries Research & Instruction colleagues located on the three USF campuses on various departmental initiatives such as assessment, outreach, and instruction
• Commit to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
• Develop a focused program of high-quality research and creative accomplishments consistent with the USF Libraries’ strategic goals
• Actively participate and demonstrate leadership in professional responsibilities that serve the USF Libraries, University, profession, and community

 To be successful in this position, candidates will need:

• Instruction and presentation skills
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Commitment to excellent public services and improving the library user experience.
• Familiarity with reference management systems such as Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero, etc.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively

Minimum Qualifications:

• An ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science.
• Experience with information literacy instruction
• Undergraduate degree in Anthropology, Global Studies, Public Affairs, Women & Gender Studies or a related field
• Demonstrated capacity for scholarly publications and presentations

Preferred Requirements

• Experience providing advanced social science research support or advanced study in Anthropology, Global Studies, Public Affairs, Women & Gender Studies or a related field
• Experience with one or more qualitative analysis tools (such as NVIVO, Dedoose, Tagette, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships across the library and university

Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience. Applications must be submitted through the Careers@USF website, Job ID 29284, and include a cover letter and CV. Please go to www.lib.usf.edu/employment for more information. We are open to all levels of excellence.

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