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Scholarly Communication Librarian
The University of Wyoming seeks applicants for a Scholarly
Communication Librarian to join our growing Digital Collections
office. The successful candidate will provide energetic leadership for
scholarly communication initiatives and will manage the institutional
repository (IR).
Responsibilities: Manage the Wyoming Scholars Repository
(http://repository.uwyo.edu/) including daily operations, adding and
editing content, creating policies and procedures, and assessing IR
functionality and usage. Work both independently and in collaboration
with liaison librarians, university faculty, and the Office of
Research to develop and add new content to the IR. Serve as library
resource on copyright, fair use and open access issues. Coordinate
workshops and training in support of the IR and other scholarly
communication topics. Monitor developments in scholarly communication,
open access, and related initiatives and communicate their
implications to library and university stakeholders. Work closely with
Digital Collections staff for IR support and maintenance.
As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is
expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service
and professional development
(http://www.uwyo.edu/generalcounsel/_files/docs/UW-Reg-7-631.pdf.)
This position reports to the Head of Digital Collections.
Required qualifications:
- ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organizational and writing skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly publishing issues including
copyright, open access, and authors’ rights
- Experience with institutional repository platforms (such as
BePress, Dspace, or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to work with digital initiatives in a
library environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital conversion, file transfer, and
file management
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships with librarians
and university faculty in a rapidly changing environment
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience communicating with scholarly publishers about open
access, author rights, and/or copyright
- Demonstrated success with project management, leading project
groups/ teams, and bringing diverse stakeholders together
- Knowledge of funding agency requirements for public access to research
- Demonstrated ability to assess services or collections
- Demonstrated research interest and scholarly activity in the field
Application and salary:
Review of applications will begin on February 29, 2016 and will
continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
Minimum salary is $47,000 dependent on qualifications and experience;
12-month appointment, 22 days vacation; sick leave, group health
insurance, state and TIAA-CREF retirement plans, no state income tax.
Please direct questions to Ms. Birgit Burke at 307-766-3279 or e-mail
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To apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and the name, address, telephone number and
e-mail address of three professional references, as well as three
professional letters of reference to:
Birgit Burke, Assistant to the Dean
University of Wyoming Libraries
1000 E. University Avenue, Department 3334
Laramie, WY 82071
Fax: 307-766-2510
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Please follow-up faxed or e-mailed applications with copy via mail. EEO/AA
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
The University's policy has been, and will continue to be, one of
nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and
applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability
and competence without regard to such matters as race, sex, gender,
color, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status,
sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, or other
status protected by state and federal statutes or University
Regulations.
The University of Wyoming is committed to providing a safe and
productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we
conduct background investigations for all final candidates being
considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not
limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, education,
employment and motor vehicle history. Offers of employment are
contingent upon the completion of the background check.
Requirements
Required qualifications:
- ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organizational and writing skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly publishing issues including
copyright, open access, and authors’ rights
- Experience with institutional repository platforms (such as
BePress, Dspace, or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to work with digital initiatives in a
library environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital conversion, file transfer, and
file management
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships with librarians
and university faculty in a rapidly changing environment
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience communicating with scholarly publishers about open
access, author rights, and/or copyright
- Demonstrated success with project management, leading project
groups/ teams, and bringing diverse stakeholders together
- Knowledge of funding agency requirements for public access to research
- Demonstrated ability to assess services or collections
- Demonstrated research interest and scholarly activity in the field
Job Information
- Location:Laramie, Wyoming, 82071, United States
- Job ID:26650288
- Posted:January 26, 2016
- Position Title:Scholarly Communications Librarian
- Company Name:University of Wyoming
- Library Type:Academic/Research (College/University)
- Job Category:Other / Not listed
- Entry Level:Yes
- Job Type:Full-Time
- Job Duration:Indefinite
- Min Education:Master's Degree
- Min Experience:None
- Required Travel:0-10%
