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Department | University Library-550501 |
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Career Area | Libraries |
Posting Open Date | 06/14/2024 |
Application Deadline | 06/28/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Position Type | Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) |
Working Title | Open Knowledge and Research Impact Librarian |
Appointment Type | EHRA Non-Faculty Instructional |
Position Number | 20064750 |
Vacancy ID | NF0008245 |
Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time Permanent |
FTE | 1 |
Hours per week | 40 |
Position Location | North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range | |
Proposed Start Date | 07/22/2024 |
Be a Tar Heel! | A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. At the University Libraries, you are part of a welcoming, inclusive, open library community that advances research, teaching, healing and creativity on campus and far beyond. Here, we strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration, where vision and innovation can flourish." |
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The University Libraries aspires to set the standard for public university research libraries in the digital age. As one of the premier libraries in the South, we are an essential partner in the research, education, clinical care, and public service missions of UNC-Chapel Hill. The library system includes 10 on-campus Libraries, with nearly 10 million volumes, rich archival collections, and a growing investment in digital collections. The University Libraries serves campus and broader communities that reflect the socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity of the state of North Carolina, and we maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and open educational and workplace climate for all. We strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration where vision and innovation can flourish. Learn more about our Strategic Framework including our pillars, values, and priorities by visiting https://library.unc.edu/about/strategic-framework/. |
Position Summary | This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement to include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. This 2-year term position will support a broad scope of work related to sustainable scholarship. Sustainable scholarship is the process and activities that make scholarship more affordable, sustainable, transparent, and open. To date, the UNC Libraries has focused on transforming collections spending to support more open and sustainable models. This position will focus on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of bibliometric data and other metrics, enabling data driven decision making to advance the Libraries' sustainable scholarship goals. The Open Knowledge and Research Impact Librarian will have knowledge of open access, scholarly communications, copyright law, and collection development. They will gather, analyze, and interpret publication data on UNC authors and will analyze publishing costs and compare models. The librarian will develop and maintain a deep understanding of author, publishing, and collecting trends, and will advise on how to align library collection development and scholarly communications priorities within those trends. The librarian will carry out these responsibilities collaboratively with the Scholarly Communications Office, the AUL, Collections Strategies and Services and the Impact Measurement and Visualization (IMV) team among others. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Requires the Masters in Library Science (MLS) degree (or foreign degree equivalent). In specialized libraries, may substitute an advanced degree in the field of specialization (e.g., legal degree for a law library, or a history degree for a special historical collection within the library setting). |
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent Familiarity with the issues of scholarly publishing as they relate to academic libraries and university researchers Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Familiarity with bibliographic data sources Expertise in using processes and tools to download, store, clean, analyze, and present accurate bibliographic data Demonstrated ability in using statistical analysis and in making clear presentations and visualizations Familiarity with different modes of bibliometric network analysis and major bibliometric indicators Experience working with APIs to download and manipulate large datasets Experience identifying the best software for different types of analysis or visualization Familiarity with a wide range of knowledge discovery tools Awareness of principles for responsible use of metrics |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Demonstrated understanding of basic copyright concepts and how they apply in academic settings Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of library collection development Demonstrated understanding of open knowledge issues in the academy and the role of open repositories. |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
Special Instructions | A minimum of three references are required upon application submission |
Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282639 |
Department Contact Name and Title | Freda McClain |
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Department Contact Telephone or Email | freda_mcclain@unc.edu |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu |
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$59k-79k (estimate)
06/27/2024
07/22/2024
unc.edu
CHAPEL HILL, NC
7,500 - 15,000
1789
THOMAS W ROSS
$1B - $3B
Colleges & Universities
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