Scholarly Communication Librarian

ELUNA Content Working Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ELUNA Content Working Group is seeking a Scholarly Communication Librarian at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This role is vital for managing the library's scholarly research lifecycle, spearheading the institutional repository, and advocating for open access to enhance academic success.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in library and information science and experience in scholarly communication. The position is full-time with responsibilities including managing open access funds and creating educational programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience with scholarly communication and digital scholarship in academic libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption and management of the institutional repository.
• Supervise staff for digital preservation of research outputs.
• Manage open access funds and advise faculty on publishing pathways.
• Provide consultations on scholarly communication issues.
• Create educational programs related to scholarly communication.

Skills

Scholarly communication

Institutional repositories

Digital scholarship

Interpersonal skills

Instruction skills

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Position Title

Scholarly Communication Librarian

Institution

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas

Department

Ottenheimer Library

Status

Full-Time

Salary Information

$60,000 per year

Closing Date

Position open until filled

Summary of Job Duties

The Scholarly Communication Librarian is a dynamic, forward‑thinking professional responsible for leading the library’s efforts to support the lifecycle of scholarly research. This newly created role will spearhead the management and growth of the university’s institutional repository and advocate for open access and open education, helping faculty and students maximize their academic success. This position holds a 12‑month faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience: a master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA‑accredited program

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption, growth, and strategic management of ScholarHub@UALittleRock, positioning the institutional repository as a vital hub for the university’s scholarly output;
• Supervise a staff member in the digital preservation of research outputs within the institutional repository;
• Manage institutional open access funds, oversee read & publish agreements, and advise faculty on open access publishing pathways;
• Provide consultations to faculty and students on scholarly communication issues, including publishing options, licensing agreements, and author rights, profiles and research impact;
• Create and deliver educational programs, workshops, and online instructional content related to scholarly communication issues;
• Collaborate with liaison librarians and campus stakeholders to promote open scholarship and repository participation;
• Collaborate with liaison librarians, faculty and campus stakeholders on the inclusion of affordable course content and open educational resources (OER) into courses;
• Engage in ongoing professional development to build expertise in scholarly communication and digital scholarship;
• Participate in professional scholarship and service consistent with an appointment as a tenure‑track faculty member;
• Work occasional evening and weekend hours to support instructional sessions and/or library events;
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience supporting scholarly communication, institutional repositories or digital scholarship within an academic library;
• Experience building relationships, including communicating and collaborating with stakeholders;
• Knowledge of current and emerging strategies, trends, and issues in scholarly communication, open access, open educational resources and/or data management;
• Strong interpersonal and instruction skills.

Physical Activity Requirements

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Employment Eligibility

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.