Scholarly Communications Librarian

Code4lib; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in New York seeks a Scholarly Communication Librarian for a tenure-track position. This role involves developing and executing equitable scholarly communication strategies. The successful candidate will lead diverse scholarly communication services and collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and students. A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a vibrant academic culture.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include developing scholarly communication strategies.
• Leads scholarly communication services like copyright and author rights.
• Engages with university and library faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scholarly communication strategies.
• Lead the University Libraries' scholarly communication services.
• Advance initiatives through collaborations with stakeholders.

Job description

Description

The University at Albany is accepting applications for the tenure-track faculty position of Scholarly Communication Librarian at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian. This position is responsible for developing and executing the advancement of open, equitable, and sustainable scholarly communication strategies at UAlbany. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Academic Success, the successful candidate leads the University Libraries' suite of scholarly communication services including copyright, author rights, and scholarly publishing. This position advances scholarly communication initiatives by developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders among university and library faculty, staff, and students.

Research, publication, and service to the Libraries, University, and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion.

The University at Albany is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning, living, and working environment that is free from inequality and discrimination, and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and respect of all of its members. More information about diversity and inclusion at UAlbany is available at https://www.albany.edu/diversity-and-inclusion.

Published: Thursday, January 22, 2026 20:16 UTC