Assistant University Librarian

Assistant University Librarian

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Assistant University Librarian

Position Type: Full Time

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 33R000 - Libraries

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Grade 47

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Meghan Sullivan

Requisition Number: 494864

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Open Strategies Librarian coordinates the Libraries' engagement with open educational practices including open scholarship, open pedagogy, and open publishing. They collaboratively partner with faculty and students interested in creating and publicly sharing original educational and scholarly materials; teach and consult with librarians, faculty, and students about open practices; lead project management for EKU library publishing initiatives; work with colleagues on technical aspects of open publishing; and assess users' experience of these activities using evidence-based approaches centered in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA).

Minimum Qualifications

Education: MA/MS in Library/Information Studies from an ALA accredited program

Experience: Two years of related experience

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% - Provide leadership, vision, and support for EKU Libraries' open initiatives in collaboration with library liaisons, faculty, and other campus stakeholders in order to advance teaching, learning, and researching with openly licensed resources. Translate ideas and projects developed with partners into actionable workflows and infrastructure in the library to support a sustainable, growing, library open digital publishing program. - (Essential)
• 20% - Collaborate with the Associate Director of Metadata and Discovery to ensure best practices for metadata and discoverability of published content and to optimize the user experience of EKU Libraries' open publishing platforms, focusing on universal design and accessibility. Collaborate with the Director of Collections and Discovery on initiatives to support the expansion of open initiatives through grant proposals and other strategies. - (Essential)
• 10% - Provide virtual and/or face to face reference coverage and serve as liaison to designated academic department(s). Liaisons promote library instruction, spaces, services, and resources for students and seek opportunities to partner with and support faculty and staff. - (Essential)
• 10% - Demonstrate a commitment to the library, university, and profession through relevant scholarship and service activities. - (Essential)
• 5% - Remain knowledgeable about trends, best practices, and technology related to academic librarianship in general, scholarly communication, publishing digital collections, and open educational practices by participating in continuing education opportunities. - (Essential)
• 5% - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assistant-university-librarian-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states



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