Scholarly Communications Librarian

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Scholarly Communications Librarian
The candidate will develop and implement an educational program to increase firm community awareness of copyright, Open Access, and other scholarly communications issues. Will serve as a resource on licensing policies, as well as copyright compliance issues related to e-reserves, fair use, and Open Access. Serve as a campus advocate for Open Access, speaking and writing about the issues in local and national forums and publications. Consult and advise on publishing agreements, retention of right to deposit materials in the campus institutional repository, and the process of placing materials on print or electronic reserve. Monitor national copyright and intellectual property trends and policy issues. Develop and maintain the University Libraries’ Scholarly Communications web presence. Serve on relevant Libraries’ and University committees. Participate in local, regional, and national groups and initiatives related to scholarly communications, copyright, and related issues. Work in concert with institutional repository and open access publishing team members across multiple departments to provide user support for tools and platforms related to scholarly publishing and digital scholarship. Work to promote Open Educational Resources and lowering the cost of textbooks for students on campus. Must have a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Should have demonstrated knowledge of intellectual property and copyright issues in the academic environment. Evidence of leadership, entrepreneurship, and initiative is required. Should have excellent oral and written communication skills. 3 years relevant experience, preferably in an academic library environment is a plus. A Juris Doctor degree is a plus. Experience in preparing and delivering copyright instruction is preferred. Understanding of the changing environment for scholarly communications and alternative publishing models is a plus. Experience with digitization projects is preferred. Project Management Training is a plus.

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