Copyright and Scholarly Communication Librarian (Hybrid) - University Libraries
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Job Description
Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Reporting to the Head of Scholarly Communication & Digital Publishing Services, the Copyright and Scholarly Communication Librarian supports faculty, students, and staff with services and outreach related to WashU Libraries’ scholarly communication program, including support for copyright, open access, and other rights issues that connect to teaching, research, and library services. The incumbent contributes to the development, implementation, and sustained delivery of scholarly communication services, resources, and engagement initiatives in the Libraries, with a focus on providing copyright information and education to WashU constituents, and supporting diverse formats of scholarly output and infrastructures for research dissemination that promote accessibility and impact.
Job Description Primary Duties &
Responsibilities: Provide services, consultations and guidance—as information, not legal advice—to faculty, students, staff and other members of the University community on copyright, fair use, authors’ rights, content rights for text and data mining, Creative Commons licensing, permissions, public performance rights, WU IP Policy, and related rights issues that connect to research, teaching, and library services. Develop and contribute to Scholarly Communication & Digital Publishing Services program resources and web presence.
Prepare and maintain information and materials regarding open access, copyright, fair use, authors’ rights, affordable course content/open educational resources (OERs), and other related scholarly communication issues in support of creation, dissemination and re-purposing of scholarly content. Plan and promote initiatives and outreach on topics related to scholarly communications, including copyright and fair use; open access and related University resolutions and policies; scholarly publishing and authors’ rights; digital platforms for research sharing and dissemination; and open educational resources.
Deliver or arrange educational programming about scholarly communications issues for the Libraries and University community, in collaboration with internal staff and campus stakeholders. Monitor regularly and engage with the national and international professional communities on issues in copyright and scholarly communication affecting libraries and universities, in order to provide support for decision making and alert staff to changes and opportunities related to library resources and services. Participate in library and University committees, projects, strategic initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Occasional travel required. Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/
Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work
Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About
This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: J.D. - Juris Doctor, M.L.S. - Master of Library Science Certifications/
Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work
Experience: Higher Education Or Similar Setting (1 Year) Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Consultation, Copyright Compliance, Copyright Law, Copyright Licensing, Educational Programming, Effective Written Communication, Instructional Material Development, Instructional Materials, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Issues, Intellectual Property Law, Interpersonal Communication, Legal Practices, Open Access Database, Open Access Publishing, Open Source Licensing, Oral Communications, Organizing, Problem Solving, Public Service, Scholarly Communication, User Groups Grade G12
Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.
Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks.
All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
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