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 [log in to unmask].
 
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%