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Create and deliver educational programs, workshops, and online instructional content related to scholarly communication issues; Collaborate with liaison librarians and campus stakeholders to promote open scholarship and repository participation; Collaborate with liaison librarians, faculty and campus stakeholders on the inclusion of affordable course content and open educational resources (OER) into courses; Engage in ongoing professional development to build expertise in scholarly communication and digital scholarship; Participate in professional scholarship and service consistent with an appointment as a tenure-track faculty member; Work occasional evening and weekend hours to support instructional sessions and/or library events; Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Lead the adoption, growth, and strategic management of ScholarHub@UALittleRock, positioning the institutional repository as a vital hub for the university's scholarly output; Supervise a staff member in the digital preservation of research outputs within the institutional repository; Manage institutional open access funds, oversee read & publish agreements, and advise faculty on open access publishing pathways; Provide consultations to faculty and students on scholarly communication issues, including publishing options, licensing agreements, and author rights, profiles and research impact.

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Closing Date:Type of Position:Library Workstudy Position: NoJob Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180. Department:Ottenheimer Library Department's Website: ualr.edu/librarySummary of Job Duties:The Scholarly Communication Librarian is a dynamic, forward-thinking professional responsible for leading the library's efforts to support the lifecycle of scholarly research. This newly created role will spearhead the management and growth of the university's institutional repository and advocate for open access and open education, helping faculty and students maximize their academic success. This position holds a 12-month faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.Qualifications: Required Education and/or Experience:<ul><li>A master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program. </li></ul>Job Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the adoption, growth, and strategic management of ScholarHub@UALittleRock, positioning the institutional repository as a vital hub for the university's scholarly output; </li></ul><ul><li>Supervise a staff member in the digital preservation of research outputs within the institutional repository; </li></ul><ul><li>Manage institutional open access funds, oversee read & publish agreements, and advise faculty on open access publishing pathways; </li></ul><ul><li>Provide consultations to faculty and students on scholarly communication issues, including publishing options, licensing agreements, and author rights, profiles and research impact.; </li></ul><ul><li>Create and deliver educational programs, workshops, and online instructional content related to scholarly communication issues; </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with liaison librarians and campus stakeholders to promote open scholarship and repository participation; </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with liaison librarians, faculty and campus stakeholders on the inclusion of affordable course content and open educational resources (OER) into courses; </li></ul><ul><li>Engage in ongoing professional development to build expertise in scholarly communication and digital scholarship; </li></ul><ul><li>Participate in professional scholarship and service consistent with an appointment as a tenure-track faculty member; </li></ul><ul><li>Work occasional evening and weekend hours to support instructional sessions and/or library events; </li></ul><ul><li>Perform other work-related duties as assigned. </li></ul>Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>Experience supporting scholarly communication, institutional repositories or digital scholarship within an academic library; </li></ul><ul><li>Experience building relationships, including communicating and collaborating with stakeholders; </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of current and emerging strategies, trends, and issues in scholarly communication, open access, open educational resources and/or data management; </li></ul><ul><li>Strong interpersonal and instruction skills. </li></ul> Additional Information: Salary Information: $60,000 per year Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: JB Hill, Dean of the Ottenheimer Library jbhill@ualr.edu 501-916-6186 All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Grasping, Standing, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, StoopingBenefits Eligible:Yes

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