Assistant Librarian (Scholarly Communication Librarian), Utah State University Libraries (Logan, UT)
Posted February 6, 2025
The Utah State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative and user-centered candidate for the position of Scholarly Communication Librarian to join a team supporting our communities in discovering, creating, and sharing knowledge. The Scholarly Communication Librarian provides expertise in open access, copyright and intellectual property, research impact, publishing, and authors’ rights, delivering timely education and outreach services relevant to the evolving research ecosystem.
We view open research as a vital component of USU’s land-and space-grant mission and the university’s continued success as a Carnegie R1 Research Institution. The Scholarly Communication Librarian will be a critical position to the Libraries’ strategic growth and help envision exciting new initiatives at USU Libraries.
Working with a team of librarians, the Scholarly Communication Librarian engages with students and faculty to support emerging scholarly communication initiatives in all fields. This position also contributes to the Libraries’ scholarly communications team by developing skills and expertise related to copyright and intellectual property.
Collaborating with library colleagues and groups across campus, including the Office of Research, this position will also help develop strategic initiatives and partnerships to promote open scholarship, including conducting outreach and providing training on topics such as research impact, open access, and open science. The Scholarly Communication Librarian also engages with students and faculty as a member of a broadly defined disciplinary library liaison team.
Reporting to the Head of Research Publishing & Impact, the position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Support and mentorship are built into the tenure process. The estimated start date for the position is Summer 2025. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
· Collaborate with library colleagues and across USU to develop robust, sustainable, and targeted research support tools and programs for all faculty, students, and staff.
· Develop the expertise needed to support the copyright and intellectual property needs of faculty and students.
· Provide expertise and instruction on resources and tools that support and enhance engagement in every stage of the research lifecycle for all members of the USU community.
· Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of the Libraries’ scholarly communication initiatives.
· Maintain awareness of emerging trends and explore tools and resources related to scholarly communication services.
· Provide research services through consultations and instruction as part of a broad, disciplinary liaison team.
Required Qualifications:
· ALA-accredited MLS, or international equivalent by August 2025
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills
· Knowledge of or interest in current practices and emerging trends in scholarly communications
· Commitment to responding flexibly and effectively to the shifting needs and priorities of the Libraries and Libraries’ constituents
· Interest and ability to engage in ongoing professional development, research, and service activity, to achieve promotion and tenure
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience working in academic libraries
· Experience supporting open initiatives
Salary is minimum of $55,000, plus excellent benefits including a 14.2% (starting at $7,810) annual retirement contribution. Utah State University offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical and dental, and 22 days/year vacation. USU Libraries provides generous support for professional development and travel. The Libraries support a flexible work environment with opportunities for hybrid positions. Relocation assistance is available.
Utah State University is a multi-campus land-grant institution serving a student population of 28,000. The main campus is situated in the beautiful Cache Valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and offers an affordable cost of living. USU is just minutes from two mountain ranges and within a half-day’s drive of six national parks, providing a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The University benefits from the Merrill-Cazier Library, a beautiful, recently constructed building with an automatic retrieval system, allowing for creative and student-centered uses of space.
How to Apply:
Submit your application here: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8794/assistant-librarian-%28scholarly-communications-librarian%29/job.
Review will begin on March 3rd, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the open positions, the campus, and the USU Libraries. Register for full details or to receive a recording of the webinar if you are not able to join at either scheduled time:
Thursday, February 13th, 4PM (MST): https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F64wiAdCR1qOesAen0QORA
The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript.
Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Britt Fagerheim, Associate Dean for Public Services ([email protected]).