Assistant Librarian - Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian

Digital Library Federation; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wyoming Libraries invites applications for a Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian. The role leads open publishing initiatives, manages the institutional repository, and promotes openly accessible publishing for UW faculty, staff, and students.

It coordinates UW’s Open Journals on the OJS platform and collaborates with UW Press and WRDI initiatives. The position requires MLS/MIS or equivalent, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or ALA-recognized equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of copyright law, open publishing, and open educational resources (from desirable qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Advocate for open access publishing and support UW Libraries Open Journals and UW Press.
• Provide leadership for the UW Libraries Open Journals platform and related publishing activities.
• Promote the institutional repository and engage with faculty, staff, and students.
• Advise on transformative agreements, author rights, copyright, and fair use.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

MLS/MIS or equivalent

Job description

Join 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.

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.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’sBenefits Summary.

Job Title:

Assistant Librarian - Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian

Job 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 beyond
• Provide leadership for and support UW Libraries Open Journals publishing platform as well as the UW Press
• Promote and support the use of UW’s institutional repository, to faculty, students, and staff
• Serve as point person for advice regarding transformative agreements, author rights, copyright, fair use, and related topics
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the Wyoming Research & Data Index (WRDI)
• Manage UW Libraries Open Educational Resources (OER) grant program
• Assist 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 staff

This 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: https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw-reg-2-1-approved-10-14-20.pdf. For more information on the UW Libraries, please visit https://www.uwyo.edu/libraries.

Minimum Qualifications:

Please address all minimum qualifications in your application materials.

• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or ALA-recognized equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of U.S. copyright law, Creative Commons licensing, and/or academic publishing trends
• Knowledge 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 setting
• Knowledge of or experience with best practices for open publishing, open access, licensing, and/or open educational resources
• Knowledge 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:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. 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.