Social Sciences Librarian
Auctr · Atlanta, GA, US · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 10, 2026
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The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is a collaborative, service-oriented Social Science Librarian. The Social Sciences Librarian serves as the primary subject liaison for Education, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Government Documents, Human Services, and Kinesiology, Sports Studies & Physical Education. The position provides research support, information literacy instruction, collection development, and faculty outreach to advance teaching, learning, and scholarly research.
About Us
The AUC Woodruff Library supports the teaching and learning missions of three institutions of higher learning that comprise the world's largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) - Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Our staff is diverse and represents many nations, background, and perspectives, yet we all work together to meet the needs of our students, faculty, and other stakeholders. We are an organization of transformation and growth, which means significant opportunities exist for talented and energetic individuals.
What We Offer Our Employees
Competitive pay and benefits package
Generous paid time off for both full-time & part-time employees
403(B) Retirement Plan with company catch for employees contributing between 3 – 7%.
Thirteen (13) paid Holidays per year
Supportive work environment
Opportunities for advancement & career development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount program
What We Require for the Social Science Librarian Role:
Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program
Academic background or demonstrated subject knowledge in one or more assigned subject areas, including the social sciences, business, education, criminal justice, social work, public administration, human services, kinesiology, or related disciplines .
Familiarity with research methodologies, scholarly communication, and teaching practices in the social sciences and related disciplines.
Experience providing reference, research assistance, instruction, and/or liaison services in an academic or research library setting
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated commitment to equity, access, cultural competency, and student success.
Preferred Experience & Credentials:
Second graduate degree or significant graduate coursework in a relevant subject area such as Business, Economics, Education, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services, Kinesiology, or a related discipline.
Experience with collection development and assessment in the social sciences, business, education, or related subject areas.
Experience supporting data literacy, government information, statistics, or other specialized research resources.
Familiarity with digital scholarship, data resources, emerging research technologies, and/or other tools that support…