Wellesley College

Social Sciences Collections and GIS Librarian

Wellesley College • $80K — $90K *
Wellesley, MA 02482In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent.
  • Additional coursework in one or more social science disciplines.
  • 1-3 years of experience in library collections management.
  • 1 year of experience providing consulting or teaching services.
  • Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS StoryMaps and basic data analysis skills.
  • Ability to assist users with various skill levels in quantitative analysis.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage Clapp Library's collections for social sciences.
  • Deliver instruction on using technology for spatial and numeric data.
  • Provide individual research strategy consultations to library users.
  • Support faculty with course assignments and research materials.
  • Engage in outreach and public service activities for library groups.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within the Library Collections Group.
  • Opportunities for professional development in academic support and technology.
  • Engagement with diverse user communities and inclusion practices.
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Job Posting Title
Social Sciences Collections and GIS Librarian

Job Description Summary
Administrative Exempt

Job Description

Working collaboratively as part of the Collections Services team in the Library Collections Group, the Social Sciences Collections and GIS Librarian is responsible for collection development and management of library materials in all formats related to the social sciences disciplines taught at the College. The incumbent also provides basic instructional support for spatial and numeric data through consultations, workshops, and classroom instruction to assist faculty and students with coursework and research.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

  • Works collaboratively to develop and manage Clapp Library's collections in all formats pertaining to academic disciplines in the social sciences taught at the College. Using subject matter expertise, evaluates and selects new materials, determines appropriate licensing and format options, and manages collections in accordance with existing policies and best practices.
  • Prepares and delivers instruction and consultation on information and technology resources in academic work related to spatial and numeric data. Supports faculty on the design and execution of course assignments and research projects. Provides user support for software such as ArcGIS Online, StoryMaps, Google Maps, and spreadsheets for mapping, simple data analysis, and data visualization and presentation.
  • Provides individual consultations on research strategies to Community members; consults with faculty members to ensure the availability of library materials to support classroom instruction; provides programs and services designed to educate new and existing users in the effective use of library materials.
  • Participates in the outreach and public service work of the Library Collections and Research and Instructional Services groups. Provides front-line patron services in LTS service locations, creates and maintains electronic content, and leads/participates in library and technical projects that promote the delivery of service to all members of the user community.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent.
  • Additional coursework in one or more social science disciplines taught at the College.
  • An understanding of the mission of higher education and the required support of library resources.
  • 1-3 years of experience related to the library collections management lifecycle, including selection and assessment.
  • 1 year of experience providing consulting, outreach, teaching or support services using instructional technology or information resources.
  • Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS StoryMaps. Working knowledge of other spatial tools.
  • Basic data analysis skills including facility with spreadsheets such as Excel.
  • Experience with data visualization methods and tools.
  • Ability and willingness to assist people with a wide range of skills (beginner to intermediate) in quantitative analysis and presentation of numeric/spatial data
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer's sponsorship now or in the future


Skills and Abilities:
  • Works effectively in both independent and team environments, and is able to move quickly between them.
  • Communicates effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Able to set priorities and manage multiple tasks.
  • Seeks to build a collaborative, accessible, and culturally diverse environment. Has an awareness of the implications of information resources and technology as they relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sensitive to the diverse needs of people at all skill levels.
  • Enthusiastic service orientation.
  • Knowledge of library collection practices.
  • Knowledge of instructional practices and associated supporting technologies including software, hardware, and their appropriate use for instruction/research.
  • Possesses excellent and creative communication and problem-solving skills
  • Able to independently acquire new skills.


Salary:

The pay range for this role is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Worker Sub-Type
Administrative

Time Type
Full time

About Wellesley College

Wellesley College is a private women's liberal arts college in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant as a female seminary, it is a member of the original Seven Sisters Colleges, an unofficial grouping of elite current and former women's colleges in the northeastern United States. Wellesley's endowment of $2.2 billion is the largest out of all women's colleges and the 49th largest among all colleges and universities in the United States in 2019. Wellesley is home to 56 departmental and interdepartmental majors spanning the liberal arts, as well as over 150 student clubs and organizations. Wellesley athletes compete in the NCAA Division III New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. Its 500-acre campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and houses the Davis Museum and a Botanic Garden. Notable alumnae and affiliates include two U.S. Secretaries of State; the first female nominee for President of the United States from a major party; noted academics, journalists, writers, politicians, diplomats, activists, businesspeople, filmmakers, and entertainers; and recipients of Emmy, Tony, Academy, and Peabody Awards, the Nobel Prize, and the Pulitzer Prize.
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