Assistant Librarian (Open Science Librarian)

Overview

The Utah State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative and user-centered candidate for the position of Open Science Librarian to join a team supporting our communities in discovering, creating, and sharing knowledge. Working with a team of librarians, the Open Science Librarian engages with students and faculty to support emerging open science and scholarly communication initiatives in all fields. This position also contributes to the Libraries' scholarly communications team by developing skills and expertise with copyright.

 

We view open research as a vital component of USU’s land-and space-grant mission and the university’s continued success as a Carnegie R1 Research Institution. The Open Science Librarian will be a critical position to the libraries’ strategic growth and help envision exciting new initiatives at USU Libraries.

 

Reporting to a unit head within the Researcher Services and Open Scholarship section, the position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Support and mentorship is built into the tenure process. The estimated start date for the position is Summer 2024. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Actively engage with faculty, students, and staff in assigned STEM subject areas, developing strong working relationships and partnerships.• Provide research services through consultations and instruction as part of a team.• Develop an understanding of research and teaching needs of assigned areas.• Develop initiatives to promote and support open science literacy and the values of equity, openness, and privacy.• Help to foster and sustain communities of practice centered around open data, open protocols, reproducibility, and other topics relevant to STEM researchers.• Develop expertise in order to help support copyright needs of faculty and students.

Qualifications

Minimun Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS, or international equivalent by August 2024 • Knowledge of or interest in the challenges and opportunities surrounding open science, scholarly publishing, and communication in STEM fields• Excellent communication and collaboration skills• Commitment to responding flexibly and effectively to the shifting needs and priorities of the Libraries and Libraries’ constituents

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in academic libraries• Experience supporting open initiatives• Experience with instruction, including classroom, online or one-on-one

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

CV/Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum of $55,000 plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

Salary is minimum of $55,000, plus excellent benefits including a 14.2% (starting at $7,810) annual retirement contribution. Utah State University offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical and dental, and 22 days/year vacation. USU Libraries provides generous support for professional development and travel. The Libraries support a flexible work environment with opportunities for hybrid positions. Relocation assistance is available.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

 

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe t