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.
**Job Duties**
• Establishing a scholarly communications program
• Collaborating with campus partners
• Promoting Furman’s 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
**Salary**
$70,000 (minimum)
**Minimum Qualifications**
• ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent degree
• Three years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in open access, copyright, and other areas of scholarly communication
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
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