POSITION: Research Services Librarian for the Social and Political Sciences, George Washington University
LOCATION: Washington, DC
SALARY: $58,566 (Librarian I) - $130,000 (Librarian 4) Appointment dependent upon qualifications
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 12, 2026

Research Services Librarian for the Social and Political Sciences

POSITION: Research Services Librarian for the Social and Political Sciences PRIMARY LOCATION: Washington, D.C., eligible for partial telework REPORTS TO: Director of Research Services 

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SUMMARY 

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge. Having joined the Association of American Universities (AAU) in 2023, and guided by a newStrategic Framework, GW is at an exciting moment in its history and trajectory, and GWLAI is a key partner in supporting the university’s research and scholarly advancements and promoting discoveries and innovations made by the research community. 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Support the research and instructional needs of faculty, students, and researchers in the Social and Political Sciences, with an emphasis on international affairs, political science, public policy, economics, and related fields 
  • Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses in partnership with faculty, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program 
  • Provide research consultations and services (chat, email) across disciplines
  • Participate in collaborative collection development and relationship-building with departments and research units to understand and meet their evolving needs 
  • Provide expert guidance on Social Science research methods, statistical data analysis, visualization and use, text and data mining, and/or other quantitative and qualitative research methods 
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives or teams within GWLAI, including efforts related to scholarly communication, open access publishing, open education, research impact and visibility, and/or data literacy and computational fluency

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and information science OR other advanced degree with relevant experience by date of appointment 
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills and a commitment to supporting an inclusive and equitable research community 
  • Strong initiative and a results-driven approach in previous roles
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Awareness of current scholarly communication and research trends, issues, and challenges facing researchers in an academic environment 
  • Experience or demonstrated potential to support Social Science research methods and publishing practices 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

To be considered, please complete an online application 

https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/128316 and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills and experiences related to minimum and preferred qualifications. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on October 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. 

For information regarding the salary range of this position and the availability of health benefits, please visit the full job posting at the link above. 

Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a reference check and standard background screening. 

EEO STATEMENT 

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.