Open Scholarship Librarian

Code4lib; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib is hiring an Open Scholarship Librarian at Cornell University Library. The librarian will champion innovation and ensure access to research and educational materials.

This role engages the full scholarly communication lifecycle, working with Library staff and partners to enhance research visibility and promote open access. Candidates need strong collaboration and adaptability skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with colleagues across the university.
• Adaptability to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Champion innovative ideas that enhance the accessibility and impact of research and educational materials.
• Provide support to faculty, students, and staff across the full scholarly communication lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Library and university partners to expand research visibility and promote responsible stewardship of research outputs.
• Advocate for open and equitable access to scholarly knowledge.
• Work independently, collaborate with colleagues, and adapt to changing business needs.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Adaptability

Independent work

Job description

Description

Cornell University Library is seeking an Open Scholarship Librarian at the academic rank of Assistant Librarian. The librarian will support open scholarship, champion innovation, and ensure the accessibility and impact of research and educational materials within the Research Data and Open Scholarship (RDOS) group.

This role covers the entire scholarly communication lifecycle, working closely with Library staff and university partners to expand research visibility, promote responsible stewardship of research outputs, and advance open and equitable access to scholarly knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Champion innovative ideas that enhance the accessibility and impact of research and educational materials.
• Provide support to faculty, students, and staff across the full scholarly communication lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Library and university partners to expand research visibility and promote responsible stewardship of research outputs.
• Advocate for open and equitable access to scholarly knowledge.
• Work independently, collaborate with colleagues, and adapt to changing business needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with colleagues across the university.
• Adaptability to changing business needs.

Application Process

Candidates must apply online via Workday. Early submission is strongly encouraged as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.