Serials and Scholarly Communication Librarian

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a tenure-track Serials and Scholarly Communication Librarian to lead serials collections, scholarly communication initiatives, and related budgets. You will support open access, evolving publishing models, and collaborate with library staff, campus partners, and UW System peers, while contributing to reference, instruction, and liaison activities.

This full-time faculty role emphasizes scholarship, service and shared governance, with a starting

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Be within a semester of earning the degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to learn new systems, technologies, and subject areas quickly.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition, licensing, access, maintenance, renewal, and cancellation of serial subscriptions.
• Manage the serials budget and evaluate subscriptions based on curricular and research needs.
• Provide leadership to staff contributing to serials services.
• Develop serials management practices aligned with professional standards and emerging practices.
• Provide leadership and expertise in scholarly communication, open access, and publishing models.
• Advise on publication impact, venues, and open access opportunities.
• Monitor open access developments and promote awareness among partners.
• Guide researchers on responsible use of AI tools, publisher policies, and IP considerations.

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science (ALA-accredited)

Be within a semester of earning master’s degree in library and information science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Position Title

Serials and Scholarly Communication Librarian

Job Category

Faculty Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Libraries are an innovative partner in the learning community and an active participant in promoting the university’s goals of teaching, learning, scholarship and community outreach. The Libraries provide quality academic services and resources that foster intellectual curiosity, promote critical inquiry and encourage awareness of an increasingly diverse and global environment. As a tenure-track faculty member, the Serials and Scholarly Communication Librarian provides leadership for the UWSP Libraries’ serials collections, scholarly communication initiatives, and associated budgets. The librarian supports sustainable collection decisions, advances open access and evolving scholarly publishing initiatives, and collaborates with library, campus, and Universities of Wisconsin partners. The position also contributes to reference, instruction, general collection development, and liaison activities. As a faculty member, the librarian participates in scholarship, professional development, service, and shared governance.

Primary Responsibilities

Serials Provide leadership for the acquisition, licensing, access, maintenance, assessment, renewal, and cancellation of serial subscriptions, including managing relationships and negotiating with publishers, subscription agents, and other vendors.

Manage the serials budget and evaluate new and existing subscriptions based on curricular and research needs, cost, usage, accessibility, available funding, and other relevant factors.

Provide leadership and direction to support staff contributing to serials services through training, workflows, and procedures.

Develop and improve serials management practices based on relevant professional standards, technologies, and emerging practices to support efficient workflows, reliable access, and sustainable collection decisions.

Scholarly Communication Provide leadership and expertise in scholarly communication, open access, and evolving models of scholarly publishing.

Provide guidance on publication impact and metrics; evaluate publishing venues and publication integrity; and advise faculty, staff, and students on open access publishing opportunities.

Monitor developments in open access and publisher agreements and collaborate with library and campus partners to increase awareness of scholarly communication and open access opportunities.

Provide guidance and support to researchers on the effective, responsible, and ethical use of AI tools, publisher policies and practices, and intellectual property considerations throughout the research and scholarly communication process.

Full position description is available upon request.

Key Job Responsibilities

Department: University Library

Compensation: The Serials and Scholarly Communication Librarian position is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month) faculty position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $49,400 - $60,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Relocation assistance may be available. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide , or Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide . Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
• be within a semester of earning master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, technologies, processes, and subject areas and apply new knowledge effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience working in an academic library environment
• Experience negotiating or managing agreements with vendors, publishers, or other information providers, or demonstrated transferable negotiation experience in a related setting
• Familiarity working with an integrated library system (i.e., Alma) to manage serials subscriptions, renewals, and electronic resource access
• Knowledge of scholarly communication, including open access publishing models, research impact metrics, and copyright/author rights

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount.

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

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