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Scholarly Communications Librarian

Furman University seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative library professional for the newly created Scholarly Communications Librarian. The successful candidate will cultivate a network of campus partners to establish priorities, services, and tools for a new scholarly communications program. This position will provide leadership and expertise in the areas of scholarly publishing, open access, affordable learning, and copyright.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing a scholarly communications program
• Collaborating with campus partners
• Promoting Furmans research and scholarly achievements
• Managing the institutional repository in Digital Commons
• Advocating for Open Access and affordable learning
• Providing advice on copyright and author rights
• Participating in faculty responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in open access, copyright, and other areas of scholarly communication
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive professional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively with colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic library experience
• Experience managing an institutional repository
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info:

• Salary commensurate with experience (minimum $70,000).
• Furman University offers a competitive benefits package.
• The Furman Libraries provide financial support for professional development and travel.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education