Join the Team: Scholarly Communication Librarian (Tenure-Track)

Ottenheimer Library is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking professional to fill the newly created role of Scholarly Communication Librarian. This 12-month, tenure-track faculty position is designed for a leader ready to shape the future of academic research and open scholarship on our campus.

The Mission

As the primary advocate for the entire evolution of scholarly research, you will drive the growth of our institutional repository, ScholarHub@UALittleRock. Your goal will be to empower faculty and students by maximizing the reach and impact of their work through open access initiatives and innovative digital preservation.

Key Responsibilities

• Repository Leadership: Strategically manage ScholarHub and supervise staff dedicated to digital preservation.
• Open Access Advocacy: Manage OA funds, oversee “read & publish” agreements, and guide faculty through publishing pathways and author rights.
• Educational Outreach: Design and lead workshops on research impact, licensing, and scholarly communication trends.
• Affordability Initiatives: Collaborate with campus stakeholders to integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) and affordable course content into the curriculum.
• Professional Growth: Engage in high-level scholarship and service consistent with a tenure-track faculty appointment.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a collaborative communicator who stays ahead of the curve in digital scholarship.

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in institutional repositories or digital scholarship.
• Strong knowledge of current trends in Open Access, OER, and data management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and instructional skills.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to build a program from the ground up. If you are passionate about democratizing information and supporting the next generation of researchers, we want to hear from you!

Full details of the description and apply here:  University Job Page