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Assistant Librarian - Digital Scholarship Librarian

University of Wyoming Libraries

Laramie, WY

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$52,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Laramie, WY

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:   
 Provide leadership for open scholarship, scholarly identities, research metrics, as well as open access publishing.  
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Provide leadership for open scholarship, scholarly identities, research metrics, as well as open access publishing.  Serve as the lead librarian for open educational resources (OER) support, including supervision of the open textbook grant program.  Participate in development of a new Digital Scholarship Center as part of the UW Libraries 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.  Collaborate closely with library and university faculty and departments (including the Office of Research & Economic Development, the Honors College, and the Office of Graduate Education) to identify opportunities for open scholarship.  Support the digital communications requirements of the university's undergraduate curriculum.  Coordinate with library systems staff and university IT to identify and support digital platforms related to student and/or faculty scholarship.  Provide training on open scholarship for librarians, staff, faculty and students.  This position reports to the Head of Digital Collections.  

Additional Info & Requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Experience supporting faculty and students with scholarly consultation services
  • Experience providing instruction, research consultation services, and/or workshops in an academic library
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

HR Info

REQUIRED MATERIALS:     

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

   HIRING STATEMENT:     

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

   In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

Posted Jan 22, 2019