OER Librarian, Bentley University, Waltham, MA

Posted January 27, 2023

Description:

Reporting to the Library Director, the Senior Librarian, Open Educational Resources
(OER) builds relationships with faculty, students, and staff to support teaching, learning,
and research. The OER Librarian develops strategies for increasing the use of open
educational resources, and alternative textbook and course material solutions at
Bentley University by advocating for OER adoption with faculty; assisting with
implementation in courses; developing relationships with campus partners to promote
student success; and assessing the impact of OER on the Library’s equitable access
efforts.

Essential Duties

Support faculty, staff, and students with services, outreach, and instruction related to scholarly communication and publishing, including: copyright fair use and permissions; author rights; licensing; information policy; affordable course content, such as open educational resources
Consult with faculty, researchers, and students regarding Open Education Resources (OER) and copyright-related research needs
Monitor and report on trends, legal requirements, and best practices regarding copyright-related scholarly publishing issues, public access to research and data, and OERs latest developments, and best practices related to OER
Develop methods for assessing and reporting impact, effectiveness, and relevance of OER adoption
Strategize with Library Director on how to advance OER adoption on campus and promote its usage through scholarly communication outreach
Primary contact for Scholars @ Bentley, institutional repository for the intellectual output of Bentley University
Pursue professional development opportunities in support of the library and its OER related initiatives
Represent Bentley Library as a member of the BLC’s Open Educational Resources Community of Interest to support and expand the use of open educational resources across the BLC member libraries

Minimum Requirements

Ability to manage multiple projects at once with minimal supervision, effectively
leveraging resources and meeting deadlines
Possess facility with technologies associated with open educational resources
Understand copyright, open licensing, fair use, author rights, archiving rights, and
how to apply and interpret Creative Commons licenses
Working knowledge of making documents, websites, and media ADA-accessible
MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, with 2-5 years in reference service,
library instruction, and OER programming
Experience with or demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive and
equitable learning experiences
Experience in an academic setting that demonstrates excellent communication,
interpersonal, and organizational skills

Work Environment

Typical office setting with extensive sitting and computer work
Ability to travel around campus for meetings and other work related events

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://bentley.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff/job/OER-Librarian_R0003442