From: Becky Thoms <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:41:26 +0000
We are at an exciting time in our Library! As part of Utah State University
(USU) Libraries’ recent reorganization, we are opening multiple new
positions, including our Open Science
<https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/7458/assistant-librarian-%28open-science-librarian%29/job>
and Scholarly Communication
<https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/7460/assistant-librarian-%28scholarly-communication-librarian%29/job>.
We welcome simultaneous submissions. Early career librarians are encouraged
to apply.
Questions may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Kacy
Lundstrom ([log in to unmask]).
*Please feel free to share this message with anyone who may be interested
in this position.*
*Position Summary*
The Utah State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative and
user-centered candidate for the position of Scholarly Communication
Librarian to join a team supporting our communities in discovering,
creating, and sharing knowledge. The Scholarly Communication Librarian will
support data literacy across the institution and provide expertise and
guidance for managing, preserving, and sharing research data. Collaborating
with library colleagues and groups across campus, including the Office of
Research, this position will also help develop strategic initiatives and
partnerships to promote open scholarship, including conducting outreach and
providing training on topics such as research impact, open access, and open
science. This position also engages with students and faculty as a member
of a broadly-defined disciplinary library team.
We view open research as a vital component of USU’s land-and space-grant
mission and the university’s continued success as a Carnegie R1 Research
Institution. The Scholarly Communication Librarian will be a critical
position to the libraries’ strategic growth and help envision exciting new
initiatives at USU Libraries.
Reporting to a unit head within the Researcher Services and Open
Scholarship section, the position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty
appointment. Support and mentorship are built into the tenure process. The
estimated start date for the position is Summer 2024. Early career
librarians are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with library colleagues to develop robust, sustainable,
and targeted research and data literacy support tools and programs for all
faculty, students, and staff.
- Support the creation of data management and sharing plans in
compliance with best practices and federal mandates.
- Provide instruction, support, and expertise on tools and workflows for
data management, preservation, and sharing with an emphasis on open and
reproducible practices.
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships across USU to foster a
deep understanding of research needs of faculty, students, and staff
through consultations, projects, and outreach.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends and explore tools and methods
related to data services.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited MLS, or international equivalent by August 2024
- Knowledge of or interest in current practices and emerging trends in
scholarly communications and data management
- Commitment to responding flexibly and effectively to the shifting
needs and priorities of the Libraries and Libraries’ constituents
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in academic libraries
- Experience supporting open initiatives
Review will begin on February 26th and continue until the position is
filled.
Salary is minimum of $55,000, plus excellent benefits including a 14.2%
(starting at $7,810) annual retirement contribution. Utah State University
offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical and dental,
and 22 days/year vacation. USU Libraries provides generous support for
professional development and travel. The Libraries support a flexible work
environment with opportunities for hybrid positions. Relocation assistance
is available.
Utah State University is a multi-campus land-grant institution serving a
student population of 28,000. The main campus is situated in the beautiful
Cache Valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and offers an affordable cost
of living. USU is just minutes from two mountain ranges and within a
half-day’s drive of six national parks, providing a variety of outdoor
recreational opportunities. The University benefits from the Merrill-Cazier
Library, a beautiful, recently constructed building with an automatic
retrieval system, allowing for creative and student-centered uses of space.
Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more
about the open positions, the campus, and the USU Libraries. Register for
full details or to receive a recording of the webinar if you are not able
to join at either scheduled time:
Monday, February 5th, 2024, 6-7PM (MST):
https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BVvBlLmCSbSCEuAHe4_2uQ
Thursday, February 8th, 2024, 5-6PM (MST):
https://usu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tdQfHUh0T4-0mvBLRArFTQ
The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is
not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning
will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript.
Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Britt Fagerheim, Associate
Dean for Public Services ([log in to unmask]
[image: Utah State University]
*Becky Thoms*
*(she/her)*
Head of Digital Initiatives
University Libraries
Office: (435) 797-0816
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