Dear Colleagues,

The Syracuse University Libraries Department of Research and Scholarship (DRS) invites applications for the role of Government Information and Social Science Librarian. This position supports the research, teaching, and learning needs of users in anthropology, sociology, and economics at Syracuse University and serves as the U.S. Federal Depository Library Coordinator for the Libraries’ government information collections and research services.

The librarian in this role will collaborate with social science faculty, students, and researchers in the Maxwell School and the College of Arts and Sciences. Responsibilities include serving as the liaison to the departments of anthropology, sociology, and economics; providing subject-specific reference and research consultations; designing and delivering instruction sessions and workshops for undergraduate and graduate students; selecting subject-specific collection materials; and developing collections and services that support research with government information.

The Government Information and Social Science Librarian will be a part of the Collections Team within DRS, working closely with Collection Development and Analysis Librarians to support library-wide collection promotion and collection analysis projects. Activities will include: curating topical book displays; creating blog posts and other collection-specific marketing materials; reviewing collections-related user feedback; and conducting detailed reviews of print collections in government information and other subjects.

This position is based in Syracuse, NY and requires regular on-campus engagement to support students and collaborate with colleagues.

The successful candidate will be appointed at Assistant Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian, or Associate Librarian rank depending on experience.

Salary range: $62,400 – $71,500.

A full description of the position and application instructions can be found here: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112538

We welcome candidates with a range of experience and qualifications who are interested in supporting research, instruction, and collection development in a collaborative academic environment.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues or networks who may be interested.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 .

Please apply via this website.