Remote Scholarly Publishing & Open Access Librarian

Lsslibraries; Beltsville (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

A major federal library is seeking a Scholarly Communication Librarian to enhance research integrity and open science initiatives. This role includes evaluating journal inclusion requests, maintaining workflows for Trust Journal List, and delivering training on scientific integrity best practices. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Library Science or five years of experience in scholarly communication. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely or onsite in Beltsville, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or five years of scholarly communication experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in journal publishing workflows and editorial standards.
• Knowledge of copyright, metadata standards, and access management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate journal inclusion requests using documented criteria.
• Communicate professional decisions and document outcomes.
• Deliver training aligned with scientific integrity policies.

Skills

Expertise in journal publishing workflows

Knowledge of open access mandates

Experience with research analytics

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Minimum five years of scholarly publishing experience

Tools

Library systems

Digital access management platforms

Job description

A major federal library is seeking a Scholarly Communication Librarian to enhance research integrity and open science initiatives. This role includes evaluating journal inclusion requests, maintaining workflows for Trust Journal List, and delivering training on scientific integrity best practices. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Library Science or five years of experience in scholarly communication. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely or onsite in Beltsville, Maryland.