Government and Public Policy Librarian

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

2d•$78,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cornell University Library is seeking a Government and Public Policy Librarian to serve as liaison to the Cornell Department of Government and the Brooks School of Public Policy. Reporting to the Harriet Morel Oxman ’48 Director of Catherwood Library & Social Sciences, the librarian will plan, provide, and assess traditional and innovative in-person and digital research and instruction services. In collaboration with the Social Sciences Collection Development Team, the librarian will select materials for government, public policy, and social science collections; develop resources and services that help researchers discover data and government documents; and engage scholars with Library collections, services, and spaces. Cornell librarians hold academic appointments as Research, Teaching, and Extension faculty. The incumbent must meet Cornell University Library requirements for RTE faculty promotion and reappointment through service and scholarship. The successful candidate will bring at least five years of professional experience supporting research, teaching, and learning in higher education or closely related environments and be prepared to contribute immediately as a liaison librarian and research partner. The position is based in Ithaca, New York. The incumbent will typically work on the Ithaca campus at least four days per week, with the potential for a flexible arrangement allowing remote work one day per week. Cornell may modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid arrangement. The anticipated academic rank is Associate Librarian, with a salary range of $78,000–$110,000. Relocation assistance may be provided. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

A master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution, or an advanced degree in a related discipline such as Political Science, Public Policy, or another social science field.
At least five years of relevant work experience with increasing responsibility.
Ability to build relationships and foster collaboration with students, scholars, and library colleagues, demonstrated through experience such as teaching or research.
Experience searching varied sources for data and documents of interest to researchers, such as federal, municipal, and international data portals, secondary scholarly literature, academic data repositories, and government document archives.
Academic background in or demonstrated library experience with a social science discipline.
Experience in or demonstrated commitment to fostering learning, research, or outreach in a diverse community.
Examples of professional and university service, scholarship, or professional contributions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with collection development.
Academic background in or demonstrated library experience with public policy or government.

Responsibilities

Serve as the library liaison to the Cornell Department of Government and the Brooks School of Public Policy.
Plan, provide, and assess traditional and innovative in-person and digital research and instruction services.
Select materials for government, public policy, and social science collections in collaboration with the Social Sciences Collection Development Team.
Develop resources and services that support researchers in discovering data and government documents.
Design and implement strategies to engage scholars with Library collections, services, and spaces.
Meet Cornell University Library requirements for Research, Teaching, and Extension faculty promotion and reappointment through service and scholarship activities.