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Job Title
Head, Research and Scholarly Communication, Non-Tenured, Administrative Faculty Librarian FA412A
Department
LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICES
Position Number
FA412A
Job Description
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, this position oversees the librarians, staff, and operations of the Research and Scholarly Communication department for the Old Dominion University Libraries. The department includes 5.0 FTE librarians (AP Faculty) who provide direct research support and instruction services to ODU students and faculty, as well as collection development, outreach and engagement, and assistance with scholarly communication questions.
The department also includes the Research Data Management Librarian (1.0 AP Faculty) and Scholarly Communication Strategies Librarian (1.0 AP Faculty), who lead the Libraries efforts on outreach, education, and infrastructure in these key areas. The department also includes 3.0 2.0 full time classified staff and one hourly employee who maintain and support the online repository, ODU Digital Commons. The Head may also provide research support, collection development, instruction and outreach to academic units as needed to ensure continuity of service during department vacancies.
Collaborates with research librarians at Brickell Medical Sciences Library to coordinate delivery of services to faculty and students from Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University; collaborates with Libraries Engagement, Libraries Education & Assessment, Special Collections & University Archives, and other library partners as needed on outreach and services to faculty and graduate students. The Head of Research and Scholarly Communication serves on the Libraries' Management Team, the primary decision-making body on all aspects of the Libraries, and on other Libraries, University, regional, or national committees as needed.
Position Type
Full Time
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree, or international equivalent
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Record of supervisory and personnel management experience
Experience providing reference and instruction services in an academic library environment
Record of success managing and overseeing complex projects
Experience planning, supporting, and evaluating technologies and their utilization for advancing research, teaching, and/or scholarship.
Demonstrated ability to express and implement a user-centered vision for research support services
Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and assess library public service programs
Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing service-oriented environment
Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging concepts and developments in research support services, scholarly communication, collection development, and/or information literacy instruction in higher education
Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage collaborative projects
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities, and demonstrated commitment to the University and Libraries goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging concepts and developments in research support services and scholarly communication
Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies and their applications in a research and educational environment
Demonstrated ability to analyze user needs, develop solutions, and assess results
Experience providing outreach, advocacy, or services related to scholarly communication issues, including open access, digital repositories, author rights, alternative publishing models, scholarly impact, or research data management
Experience participating in collection development in an academic or research library
Experience collaborating with faculty, students, and other campus stakeholders
Conditions of Employment
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
06/15/2026
Application Review Date
07/13/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must apply at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). attach the following with their online application:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Telework Friendly
Yes
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have…
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