Forwarding a job announcement for the University of Chicago Library
Chicago, IL
Feb 25, 2021
General Summary:
As a part of the Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship, the Scholarly Communications Librarian leads the University of Chicago's growing scholarly communication and repository services.
Reporting to the Director of Digital Scholarship, the Scholarly Communications Librarian provides expertise in open scholarship, author rights, copyright, research data management, and compliance with public-access requirements for federally funded research.
The position is responsible for tracking trends in traditional and alternative publishing models, intellectual property rights, copyright, and information technologies that affect access to scholarly information. The Scholarly Communications Librarian also
provides leadership and support for two main services: the Library’s institutional repository, Knowledge@UChicago, and the Open Journal System (OJS) service that supports open access journal publishing. The position supervises the newly created Repository
Services Manager who is responsible for the daily operations of [log in to unmask]
The Scholarly Communications Librarian will coordinate the Library’s open access initiatives and activities, promote awareness of scholarly communications issues and services--both
within the Library and across campus, and collaborates with other librarians to assist faculty and students through outreach, education, training, and collaborative projects. The Scholarly Communications Librarian is responsible for developing and delivering
robust services and technologies to share and preserve the intellectual assets of the University of Chicago by providing researchers, instructors, and administrative staff with a professionally-managed digital environment in which to publish, curate, and preserve
their materials including scholarship, research data, teaching resources, and administrative records.
The Scholarly Communications Librarian works with the Director of Digital Scholarship to identify needs and propose new scholarly communication services for the Center for Digital Scholarship,
and to develop strategic priorities related to scholarly communications and ensure they are integrated into the Library’s strategic directions and initiatives. The position is responsible for maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with partners across
campus, including the Research Computing Center and the University’s IT Services Division, in order to provide flexible, responsive, and coordinated services and infrastructure to the University community.
Responsibilities:
Required:
Preferred:
The Search Committee will evaluate candidates’ record and academic accomplishments in providing effective, user-oriented scholarly communication services; ability to work independently,
as well as collaboratively in an evolving environment; and commitment to providing inclusive services to a diverse community. The Committee will also evaluate candidate's understanding of trends, processes, resources, and technologies related to scholarly
communication, copyright, and data management; knowledge of policy and technical challenges related to the management, curation, and archiving of digital data; oral and written communication skills; ability to plan, implement, and communicate about programs
and collaborative projects; and ability to create engaging and informative promotional and educational materials.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and reference contact information
online through the University of Chicago's Academic Recruiting website: apply.interfolio.com/84657. Review of applications will begin
after March 25, 2021. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits
include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off.
Questions: Contact Kara Hastings, HR Generalist, [log in to unmask]
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all
application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups
of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice
of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email [log in to unmask] with
their request.
Erin O’Donnell, MMC
Outreach and Engagement Associate
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