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Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian - Georgetown University Library
Job Overview
The Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian develops, coordinates and promotes the growth of the Library’s scholarly communications programs and services, including outreach, training and support to faculty, students, and staff on copyright, fair use, open access, open education and scholarly publishing. The incumbent also provides specialized research consultations and instruction services in these areas. The Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian supports digital scholarship by promoting the use of DigitalGeorgetown (DG), the Library’s institutional repository, as well as other scholarly communication tools provided by the Library. The incumbent advances the Library's scholarly communication initiatives by developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships within the Library and with faculty, staff and students, in order to facilitate a seamless, interdisciplinary, and university-wide network supporting faculty and students in research publication and impact.
Work Interactions
The Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian reports to the Head of Research Services, along with ten other subject liaisons and reference librarians. This position works closely with other library departments, including Access Services, the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, and the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department. The Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian also engages with faculty, students, and partners across campus, developing strong relationships and supporting the Library's and the university's scholarly communication endeavors.
Qualifications
Degree requirement: Master of Library and Information Science and/or an advanced degree in legal studies, information science, or another related area
Required Qualifications:
- At least two years of relevant professional experience in an academic library or in higher education, including progressively responsible leadership experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly publishing trends and initiatives, especially related to open access and OER, within the academic research landscape
- Demonstrated knowledge of copyright law and policy, licensing, and other intellectual property issues in the context of higher education
- Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of instruction, outreach, or giving presentations
- Ability to communicate and serve effectively across a wide and diverse range of stakeholders, build collaborative relationships, and engage in create problem-solving
- Demonstrated interest in and active awareness of new technologies as they relate to scholarly communication
- Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication and creative problem-solving
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience creating instructional and outreach materials related to scholarly communication issues
- Academic background or experience in a social science or science discipline
- Record of participation or interest in professional development activities, such as presentations and participation in professional organizations
Salary range: $59,000 - $70,000
Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the
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