Scholarly Communication Librarian, University at Albany, Albany, NY

Posted March 21, 2018

The University at Albany Libraries seek an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, creative librarian to serve as Scholarly Communication Librarian. This position reports to the Director of Scholarly Communication/Head, Dewey Graduate Library.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements a program and policies to provide data management plan consultation services and coordinate data curation
• Provides outreach to faculty and departments in collaboration with liaison/subject librarians; develops informational and training tools that can be used by these librarians.
• Builds and maintains informational websites/LibGuides
• Develops and implements programs to increase awareness of scholarly communication topics and themes
• Works in close collaboration and consultation with the Scholars Archive (institutional repository) administrator and the Copyright Librarian. Seeks to promote and expand holdings in the institutional repository
• Manages and coordinates scholarly communication events and marketing activities
• Participates as an active member of scholarly communication committees including the Digital Scholarship Team, and is an engaged participant in Dewey Graduate Library initiatives
• Provides general reference services during assigned hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Research, publication, and service to the Libraries, University, and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Librarianship from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent, from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
• One year of recent, full-time academic library experience in a role related to scholarly communication, demonstrating familiarity with scholarly communication issues such as open access, author rights, or institutional repositories
• Experience providing reference services in person or virtually
• Demonstrated ability to author and manage electronic research guides or other web content
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with multiple constituencies
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in reformatting, migrating, or transferring unstructured data
• Experience leading and designing outreach activities

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian; rank will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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