Research Impact & Scholarship Librarian

Position Purpose

The Research Impact & Open Scholarship Librarian provides expert guidance, consultation, and strategic support on the dissemination, impact, and responsible use of Dartmouth research and scholarship. This position supports evolving funder public access requirements, copyright and author rights, and emerging practices in open scholarship, helping to ensure that Dartmouth research, scholarship, and creative outputs are shared effectively, ethically, and in alignment with institutional and external expectations.

Working collaboratively with research‑supporting teams across the Libraries and campus partners, the Research Impact & Open Scholarship Librarian engages faculty, students, and staff on issues related to research publishing, visibility, and scholarly infrastructure, and contributes to campus understanding and use of bibliometric and research output data. The position assesses campus needs, monitors the rapidly changing policy and publishing landscape, and develops guidance, education, and resources to support researchers throughout the research lifecycle, providing advanced consultation and institutional perspective in coordination with the Libraries’ research facilitation services.

This is a hybrid work location eligible position. The role is divided into five focus areas:

• Provide expert consultation to faculty, students, and staff on funder public access requirements, copyright, fair use, permissions, and author rights, supporting the ethical and compliant sharing of research and educational materials (30%).
• Support Libraries’ and campus understanding and responsible use of bibliometric and research output data through consultation, instruction, analysis, and resource development (25%).
• Contribute to the development of institutional guidance, best practices, and policy recommendations related to research dissemination, open scholarship practices, copyright, public access, and research impact (20%).
• Monitor trends and best practices in library and industry‑based research facilitation and publishing and participate in focused professional engagement activities (15%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (10%).

• Graduate or professional degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years experience with research impact, scholarly communication, copyright, and/or publishing in a collaborative, complex environment.
• 3+ years experience with education and outreach activities to a campus community.
• Experience evaluating needs of faculty, students and staff in the areas of scholarly publishing, open access, open education, open data, and copyright.
• Knowledge of current copyright practices, laws and guidelines.
• Knowledge of current scholarly publishing trends, tools and data sources.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teaching, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a wide variety of small‑group and team environments.
• Demonstrated capacity to foster and manage change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new analysis tools or other relevant tools as needed.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant academic discipline; and/or Master’s degree in Library Science or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, coordinate, implement, and assess complex programs, projects, and services.
• 3+ years experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Experience with preparing data for analysis, visualization, and other procedures, using standard software and tools (Python, R, etc.).
• Professional experience working with research publications and/or in an academic library.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.