Scholarly Communications Librarian: Open Access & Research Impact

Zayed University

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Zayed University’s Library and Learning Commons invites an experienced Scholarly Communications Librarian to build an institution-wide support network for researchers and students in Abu Dhabi. You will design programs on copyright, open access, digital scholarship, and research metrics; collaborate with offices, faculty, and students; and guide on AI impact, predatory publishing, and metadata workflows.

This academic faculty role requires leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to teaching

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies is required or equivalent.
Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience as an academic librarian.
Experience with copyright, open access, and research data management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as liaison to assigned programs and provides information services and instruction.
Contributes to course reviews and supports course-related resources.
Provides reference service and participates in extended hours.
Trains and mentors reference staff.
Collaborates with faculty on research and facilitates workshops.
Active scholarly involvement and service as part of an academic faculty position.
Serves on library teams, councils, and university committees.
Promotes library resources and services and maintains documentation.