Scholarly Communications Librarian

Furman University • Lexington, MA

10d • $70,000

About The Position

Furman University seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative library professional for the newly created Scholarly Communications Librarian. The successful candidate will cultivate a network of campus partners to establish priorities, services, and tools for a new scholarly communications program. This position will provide leadership and expertise in the areas of scholarly publishing, open access, affordable learning, and copyright.

Requirements

• ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent degree
• Three years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in open access, copyright, and other areas of scholarly communication
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive professional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively with colleagues

Nice To Haves

• Academic library experience
• Experience managing an institutional repository
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices

Responsibilities

• Establish a scholarly communications program
• Collaborate with campus partners
• Promote Furman’s research and scholarly achievements
• Manage institutional repository in Digital Commons
• Advocate for Open Access (OA) and affordable learning
• Provide advice on copyright and author rights
• Participate in faculty responsibilities

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience (minimum $70,000).
• Furman University offers a competitive benefits package.
• The Furman Libraries provide financial support for professional development and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees