Scholarly Communication Librarian

Position
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Library Librarian – Scholarly Communication Librarian (Full‑time, tenure‑track, 12‑month faculty appointment).

Summary
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The Scholarly Communication Librarian leads the university’s institutional repository and advocates for open access and open education, supporting the entire scholarly research lifecycle.

• Lead the adoption, growth, and strategic management of Scholar Hub@UALittle
  
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• Supervise a staff member in the digital preservation of research outputs within the institutional repository.
• Manage institutional open access funds, oversee read & publish agreements, and advise faculty on open access publishing pathways.
• Provide consultations to faculty and students on scholarly communication issues, including publishing options, licensing agreements, author rights, and research impact.
• Create and deliver educational programs, workshops, and online instructional content related to scholarly communication.
• Collaborate with liaison librarians and campus stakeholders to promote open scholarship and repository participation.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus stakeholders on the inclusion of affordable course content and open educational resources into courses.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to build expertise in scholarly communication and digital scholarship.
• Participate in professional scholarship and service consistent with a tenure‑track appointment.
• Work occasional evening and weekend hours to support instructional sessions and library events.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Required Education and/or Experience
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Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA‑accredited program.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Experience supporting scholarly communication, institutional repositories, or digital scholarship within an academic library.
• Experience building relationships, including communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current and emerging strategies, trends, and issues in scholarly communication, open access, open educational resources, and/or data management.
• Strong interpersonal and instructional skills.

Benefits
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Eligible for benefits.