Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian

Code4lib; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic library in New York is seeking a Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian to develop resources, provide instruction, and support scholarly publishing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in copyright law, engagement with academic communities, and demonstrate strong teaching skills. This role plays a vital part in promoting and sustaining the library's open scholarship services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in copyright, publishing, and scholarly communication.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources on copyright and scholarly communications.
• Provide instruction to faculty, students, and staff.
• Cultivate partnerships for scholarly education.

Skills

Project management

Teaching and presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

ALA accredited MLIS or relevant graduate degree

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian

The Research & Learning department of the Columbia University Libraries is seeking a Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian for the Open Scholarship Services unit. Reporting to the Head, Open Scholarship, the librarian will serve as the primary expert and educator on copyright, scholarly publishing, and research communication. The role involves collaborating with faculty, administrators, and staff to create partnerships that support research and learning, and engaging in outreach to promote and sustain the libraries’ publishing initiatives.

The Open Scholarship Services unit provides services including the Academic Commons institutional repository, the Columbia Journals program, Columbia Podcasting Partnerships, digital pedagogy and emerging technologies. The position collaborates with university partners, including embedded classroom education and the Foundations for Research Computing program, and will support and advance Open Scholarship Services’ training and educational programs, including support for funded research, scholarly communication, and instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction and Consultation: Develop copyright and scholarly communications resources (OER, LibGuides) for faculty, students, and staff related to the creation, distribution, consumption, and preservation of research and scholarship in the higher education environment.
• Provide regular instruction and consultation to faculty, students, and staff related to copyright, licensing, open publishing, and scholarly communications.
• Publishing Program Partner Support and Instruction: Serve as a key support for the libraries’ publishing program including Academic Commons, the institutional repository, the Journals publishing program, the Podcasting program, and other digital publishing initiatives. Provide technical onboarding, training, and support for new users of the Journal Publishing Platform (OJS) and Podcast Publishing Platform (WordPress, Seriously Simple Podcasting).
• Campus Relationships and Community Engagement: Cultivate and maintain key campus and community relationships relating to scholarly communications and copyright education, including semesterly check-in meetings with student journal editorial board members.
• Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of United States copyright law and policy, academic publishing, and other scholarly communication trends; represent Columbia University Libraries in critical spaces and conversations relating to copyright, scholarly communications, and academic publishing, as identified by library leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• ALA accredited MLIS or a relevant graduate degree and professional experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience addressing copyright, publishing, and scholarly communications in an academic or GLAM context
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching and delivering presentations
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, including the ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and problem-solve

Preferred:

• Advanced (Master’s, JD, or Doctoral) degree in a field related to scholarly communications, publishing, or copyright
• Certification from a program such as Copyright X or Creative Commons
• Proven track record of active involvement in the fields of copyright education and/or digital publishing

Application Instructions

Join us in shaping the future of library services and advancing open data initiatives at Columbia University. Apply online with your current CV and a letter of interest at: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/

How to apply

https://apply.interfolio.com/175889

Contact

Esther Jackson, [e-mail]

Library instruction Copyright open scholarship Scholarly publishing Scholarly communication Open access

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Published: Thursday, October 30, 2025 19:18 UTC

Last updated: Thursday, October 30, 2025 19:18 UTC