Scholarly Communications & Institutional Repository Librarian

NDSU Libraries is looking for a Scholarly Communications and Institutional Repository Librarian to join our team! This individual will provide leadership and direction in support of the Libraries' institutional repository and scholarly communications areas, as well as engaging in liaison work for one or more academic departments. This position is located within the Research & Engagement department. As a member of the division of Research and Engagement, the SC & IR Librarian will serve as the Libraries' expert on scholarly communication, manage, develop, and promote the institutional repository, and work collaboratively with the Research and Engagement team to serve the students, faculty, and staff of NDSU. This position will consult with and create education and outreach materials for a range of constituencies on topics such as: academic publishing, intellectual property and author rights, copyright, fair use, open access (OA), and open scholarship initiatives such as open pedagogy and open educational resources (OER). The Scholarly Communications and Institutional Repository Librarian is assigned the following areas: Education, and Government Documents/TBD.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends

Advertised Salary: $58,000+/year depending on experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Accredited ALA or international equivalent MLS, MLIS, MSIS or MS; ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science.

• Experience providing library instruction in person or online, or experience with both.

• Knowledge of and/or experience in one or more areas of scholarly communications and institutional repositories.

• Experience working in an academic library or research setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with academic colleges, departments, faculty, staff, and students to engage, provide support to, teach, and motivate students.

• Demonstrated commitment to the library as an academic support unit.

• Demonstrated ability to create a library environment that is welcoming and inclusive.

• Experience working with under-represented populations.

• Experience creating and implementing programs and services.

• Experience developing/delivering instruction in an academic library environment.

• Flexibility, resilience, and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in an environment committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

• Knowledge of current trends and challenges facing research libraries, researchers, technology, and higher education.

• Experience with repository software such as DSpace, CONTENTdm, Digital Commons, etc.

• Knowledge of metadata schemas and standards and best practices for institutional repositories.

• Proficiency with copyright, intellectual property, and fair use issues, open access, and open educational resources.

Applicant Materials Required: CV, Cover Letter and References

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [email protected].

NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.