Assistant Librarian - Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian Job at Council on Library and Information Resources, Laramie, WY

  • Council on Library and Information Resources
  • Laramie, WY

Job Description

Assistant Librarian – Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing LibrarianJoin Our Campus Community!Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!Why Choose Us?At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.JOB TITLE:Assistant Librarian - Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing LibrarianJOB PURPOSE:The University of Wyoming Libraries invites applications for a Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian. Reporting to the Chair of Digital and Distinctive Collections, the Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian will provide expert guidance and training in contemporary scholarly communication issues and will help promote openly accessible models of publishing for UW faculty, staff, and students. This position will coordinate UW's institutional repository, help maintain and promote University of Wyoming Open Journals (on the OJS platform) as well as the UW Press, promote Transformative Agreements to researchers, manage the UW Libraries Open Educational Resources grant program, and assist in the maintenance of the Wyoming Research & Data Index (WRDI).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Advocate for open access publishing in the university community and beyondProvide leadership for and support UW Libraries Open Journals publishing platform as well as the UW PressPromote and support the use of UW's institutional repository, to faculty, students, and staffServe as point person for advice regarding transformative agreements, author rights, copyright, fair use, and related topicsAssist with the maintenance and development of the Wyoming Research & Data Index (WRDI)Manage UW Libraries Open Educational Resources (OER) grant programAssist with web archiving as it relates to preserving the scholarly record using a variety of web archiving tools (e.g. Archive-It, Webrecorder.net, etc.)Develop partnerships to support the research lifecycle by collaborating with library and university faculty and departments.Coordinate, plan, and execute relevant workshops, outreach, and training efforts for students, faculty, and staffThis position reports to the Chair of Digital and Distinctive Collections.SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service, and professional development.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or ALA-recognized equivalentExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of U.S. copyright law, Creative Commons licensing, and/or academic publishing trendsKnowledge of or experience with instruction, research consultation services, and/or workshops on topics related to scholarly communications to faculty, students, and/or staff in an academic settingKnowledge of or experience with best practices for open publishing, open access, licensing, and/or open educational resourcesKnowledge of or experience with institutional repository and/or publishing platforms (e.g., Open Journal Systems, DSpace, TIND, etc.)*We recognize strong candidates may not meet every desired qualification. UW Libraries is committed to providing training, mentorship, and professional development support to help employees grow and succeed in their positions.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:Cover letterResume or C.V.Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/25/2026 will receive full consideration.WORK LOCATION:On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS :Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, however, sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

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