From: "Dollar, Daniel" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:37:36 +0000

*Position available: Copyright Librarian & Contracting Specialist*



*Yale University Library*



http://bit.ly/YaleCareers-55946BR





The Yale University Library seeks an energetic professional with a
team-oriented approach to problem solving to fill a critical functional
position with programmatic leadership in library resource contracting and
copyright best practices. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian
for Collections, Preservation, & Digital Scholarship (CPDS), and in
consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, the Copyright
Librarian & Contracting Specialist serves as the library’s primary
specialist for the review and negotiation of contracts pertaining to the
licensing of resources for the library, and as a source for educating the
university community on copyright best practices and related topics. This
position does not provide legal advice. Collaborates on behalf of the
library on licensing and scholarly communication issues through library
partnership and consortial groups. The professional in this position will
strive to educate faculty, students, and library staff about the
appropriate use of copyrighted resources consistent with the university’s
policies and practices. Depending on professional background, the final
candidate will be hired as a Librarian or as a Copyright & Contracting
Specialist (Grade 27). Librarian ranking information can be found at:
http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions.



*Principal Responsibilities*



   1. Serves as the library’s primary contracting specialist working in
   close collaboration with the Director of Collection Development and other
   collection development librarians at the university to negotiate resource
   licenses.
   2. Serves as chair of the library’s License Review Team to manage and
   maintain a consistent review process, working closely with colleagues
   across the library and the Electronic Resources and Serials Management
   (ERSM) Department.
   3. Serves as the library’s key point of contact for reviewing documents
   related to the acquisition or use of library collections requiring
   authorized signature by the University Librarian.
   4. Interprets license agreements for multiple library stakeholders (e.g.
   library users, Resource Sharing and Reserves, Research Support) to ensure
   compliance with terms and conditions.
   5. Serves as a resource for library-related copyright questions; creates
   and maintains library informational materials regarding the appropriate use
   of copyrighted resources consistent with the university’s policies and
   practices.
   6. Monitors recent developments affecting academic/research libraries
   regarding scholarly communication, copyright, and related topics; informs
   and educates the library community about new developments as appropriate.
   7. Serves as the library’s primary liaison to the Office of the General
   Counsel; consults and coordinates with the Office of the General Counsel on
   all legal matters.
   8. Leads and participates in library initiatives and special projects as
   assigned.



*Required Education and Experience:*


Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an ABA-accredited institution, and five years
of related experience.



*Qualifications:*

   - Experience reviewing and negotiating license agreements with vendors
   and publishers.
   - Knowledge of issues associated with copyright, open access, and
   scholarly publishing as they relate to academic/research libraries and
   higher education.
   - Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and
   written communication skills and ability to work independently and
   collaboratively across organizational units.
   - Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a
   conclusion in a timely fashion. Experience working collaboratively and
   independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly
   changing, team environment.
   - *Preferred Education and Experience*: Master's degree in library or
   information science. Experience collaborating with library consortial
   groups on licensing and scholarly communication issues. Experience engaging
   with faculty and students on scholarly communication issues and preparing
   and delivering library informational materials regarding relevant topics.



*Application: *For more information and immediate consideration, please
apply online at http://bit.ly/YaleCareers-55946BR.  Please be sure to
reference this website when applying for this position.





*We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and
excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great
workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful
accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best
anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off,
fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement
benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. *

*Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and
does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color,
religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic
origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or
gender identity or expression.*



*Daniel M. Dollar*

*Associate University Librarian for Collections, Preservation, and Digital
Scholarship*

*Yale University Library*

130 Wall Street, P.O. Box 208240
New Haven, CT 06520-8240

voice: 203/432-9534


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