Scholarly Communication Librarian

Code4lib; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for benefits

Job summary

Code4lib is seeking a full-time Library Librarian – Scholarly Communication Librarian in Little Rock, Arkansas. This role encompasses leading the institutional repository, supporting open access and open education, and managing digital scholarship initiatives. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in library and information science and demonstrate experience in academic settings. Responsibilities include advising faculty on publishing options and creating educational programs. Eligible for benefits, the position involves some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science is essential.
• Experience in academic library settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of open access and digital scholarship trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption and management of ScholarHub@UALittleRock.
• Supervise the digital preservation of research outputs.
• Advise faculty on open access publishing pathways.
• Collaborate with faculty on affordable course content.

Skills

Support for scholarly communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

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

Job description

Position: Library Librarian – Scholarly Communication Librarian (Full‑time, tenure‑track, 12‑month faculty appointment).

Summary: The Scholarly Communication Librarian leads the university’s institutional repository and advocates for open access and open education, supporting the entire scholarly research lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption, growth, and strategic management of ScholarHub@UALittleRock.
• 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, author rights, and research impact.
• Create and deliver educational programs, workshops, and online instructional content related to scholarly communication.
• Collaborate with liaison librarians and campus stakeholders to promote open scholarship and repository participation.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus stakeholders on the inclusion of affordable course content and open educational resources into courses.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to build expertise in scholarly communication and digital scholarship.
• Participate in professional scholarship and service consistent with a tenure‑track appointment.
• Work occasional evening and weekend hours to support instructional sessions and library events.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience supporting scholarly communication, institutional repositories, or digital scholarship within an academic library.
• Experience building relationships, including communication and collaboration 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 instructional skills.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits.