[Dspace-general] New position: Scholarly Communications and Intellectual Property Librarian

[Kevin S. Clarke]

The University Library at Appalachian State University seeks a
creative and proactive individual for a newly defined position of
Scholarly Communications and Intellectual Property Librarian. The
position is responsible for uniting and strengthening the Library’s
efforts in scholarly communications and intellectual property. The
successful candidate will lead scholarly communication outreach
efforts to the campus community; will develop and provide intellectual
property and copyright services for the campus; and will develop and
administer policies and procedures related to the ASU Institutional
Repository and Faculty Publications Database. This position demands
leadership abilities and the ability to work with library and
university constituencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a working group in developing and promoting outreach efforts
about such issues as authors’ rights, copyright, open access, and the
value of depositing scholarship in the ASU Institutional Repository;
monitor and share expertise on current developments in scholarly
communications, open access, and institutional repositories; serve as
the official ASU Library representative for these areas; and provide
reference consultations and instruction, including off campus.

Develop and provide information to faculty, staff, and students about
copyright, intellectual property, and fair use; develop and oversee a
copyright permissions service for the university community that
negotiates and subsidizes the use of copyrighted material for
educational and research purposes; ensure intellectual property
compliance within all library services including reserves, digital
collections, electronic resources, and use of the Library’s electronic
classrooms; and work with General Counsel, the Graduate School, and
other groups to develop comprehensive intellectual property policies,
procedures, and support services for use across campus.

Develop policies governing deposit of scholarly materials, procedures
and workflow for the institutional repository. Provide usage data and
assess the impact, functionality, and effectiveness of the
Institutional Repository and Faculty Publications Database. Supervise
at least one staff member.

All library faculty are expected to participate in the Library’s
information literacy program both on and off campus and to engage in
an active program of scholarship, library and professional service as
outlined in the University’s Faculty Handbook and the Library’s
Departmental Personnel Committee Guidelines. This position will
monitor national and international trends and legislation in the areas
of responsibilities.

Qualifications
Required:
• American Library Association accredited master’s degree.
• Demonstrated ability in managing and completing projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of scholarly communications and
institutional repository issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of standards and technologies relevant to
institutional repositories.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Potential to meet the library’s requirement scholarship, service,
and leadership.

Preferred:
• Professional academic library experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience communicating with faculty and other campus constituencies.
• Experience presenting at professional workshops or conferences.
• Commitment to developing expertise in scholarly communications,
institutional repositories, open access, and policies related to
copyright and fair use.
• Second advanced degree. Rank as an Assistant Professor and continued
employment beyond the Instructor term requires an advanced degree in
addition to the ALA- accredited master’s degree.
• Life experiences similar to those of under-represented populations
at Appalachian. The Library strongly encourages applications from
members of ethnic and racial groups representative of Appalachian’s
student minorities, principally African Americans, Hispanic Americans,
Native Americans, and Asian Americans.

This twelve-month position may be filled at the Instructor, Assistant
Professor, or Associate Professor rank. Rank as an Assistant or
Associate Professor and continued employment beyond the Instructor
term require an advanced degree in addition to the MLS. Salary and
rank are determined on the basis of qualifications and experience.
Minimum salaries for the ranks are: Instructor $45,000, Assistant
Professor $50,000, and Associate Professor $55,000.

Review of completed applications will begin April 3, 2009 and will
continue until position filled. Send completed application, including
a statement of qualifications; a full resume of education and relevant
experience; and the names, address, emails, and telephone numbers of
at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications
for this position to: Dr. Mary Reichel, Attn: Scholarly Communications
and Intellectual Property Librarian Search, Belk Library and
Information Commons, 218 College Street, Appalachian State University,
Boone, NC 28608; or electronically to Sherrye Perry at
perrysj at appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is a constituent institution of the
seventeen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in
Boone, North Carolina, the University has over 15,000 students,
primarily in bachelor’s and master’s programs. Appalachian has both a
traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education
programs. Belk Library and Information Commons is a beautifully
designed and heavily used facility with over 1 million visits per
year. Additional information about the Library, the University, and
the surrounding area may be found at http://www.appstate.edu

Appalachian State University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in education and employment to all applicants, students,
and employees. The university does not discriminate in access to its
educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the
terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender identity and expression,
political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual
orientation. The university actively promotes diversity among students
and employees. The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
"There are two kinds of people in the world: those who believe there
are two kinds of people and those who know better."

http://www.hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa/epa.php#epa2614