Scholarly Communication Librarian, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Posted January 29, 2015
Summary of Duties:
The primary responsibility of this position is to implement plans and digital projects for moving the WSU Libraries forward in meeting the challenges of changing modes of scholarly communication. The position reports to the Head of Digital Scholarship and Curation (DSC). DSC is a new unit within the Libraries that encompasses all of the digital projects, assets and collections that the Libraries creates and maintains. In a broader context, the formation of DSC recognizes existing collaborations between the Libraries and the College of Arts and Sciences and signals an expanded relationship in the future.
With the support and direction of colleagues reporting to the DSC and close collaboration with technical staff and colleagues in the Liaison Team, the successful candidate will engage with the WSU campus community on changes in scholarly communication and ways in which they can contribute to new and evolving methods for the distribution of research. This position will plan programming for scholarly communication topics and collaborate with colleagues in the Libraries’ Systems Office on technical issues related to the development of tools and services. The Scholarly Communication Librarian will also develop and implement policies, procedures, and technical solutions governing the deposit of digital content in the Libraries’ repository, the WSU Research Exchange and other platforms.
Participate in appropriate scholarship, faculty governance, and service as a library faculty member; engage in library-wide initiatives as appropriate; maintain current awareness of trends and advancements in academic librarianship, and actively participate in appropriate meetings and organizations.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-Accredited Library and Information Studies program at date of hire
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently and to promote teamwork among colleagues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an academic library setting; experience with current digitization standards and digital preservation
- Technical experience with Institutional Repositories, Content Management Systems, and electronic publishing tools
- Knowledge of scholarly communication issues
- Demonstrated capacity to engage in research and professional service
Read the full job description and apply here: https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/16315