Publication Support Librarian

Requisition Id 14642

Overview:

The Research Library and Information Services Group at ORNL is seeking an enthusiastic early-career professional to provide services to ORNL staff that support the preservation and sharing of their scientific and technical communications, with a focus on scholarly publications. This position will directly support ORNL’s compliance with federal directives and standards for scientific and technical information management, including DOE Order 241.1C and the DOE Public Access Policy. The successful applicant will work both independently and as a team member to provide accurate, timely, and considerate support to ORNL staff to improve customer’s experience and increase compliance with ORNL’s processes to review and appropriately release scientific and technical information. They will be trained on ORNL’s specific guidance around the sharing of scientific and technical information and will work under supervision as needed to establish confidence and competence.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtain accepted manuscripts for ORNL-author journal articles and supply them to the DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI).
• Work with ORNL’s OSTI liaison to identify and resolve publications that OSTI has hidden from their public database (osti.gov) due to metadata errors or issues with the accepted manuscript.
• Assist the ORNL Releasing Official by reviewing scholarly publications submitted in ORNL’s internal publication review-and-release system, ensuring that metadata and documents submitted for completed publications are accurate and appropriate for OSTI transmission.
• Assist in coordinating ORNL’s copyright transfer agreement (CTA) process for scholarly publications. Provide instructions to authors and prepare agreements for signature by the Library Manager (ORNL’s authorized agent for CTAs). Work with the Legal Directorate to determine when modifications to a CTA are needed. Correspond with publishers and CTA representatives from other labs regarding issues such as CTA modifications and copyright status of ORNL authors.
• Provide user support services for ORNL’s internal publication review-and-release system (RESolution) by monitoring and responding to a user support inbox.
• Provide back-up support for additional author support and reference services provided by the Library, including permission requests for copyrighted materials, providing training on publication review-and-release procedures/systems, and reference desk coverage.
• Proactively connect with staff to increase engagement with review-and-release systems and processes.
• Adhere to DOE directives/standards and training requirements.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A MS degree in Information Science or related field, or a BS degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a library or with DOE facilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellence in time management and ability to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to adapt to ever changing needs and apply new technologies and workflows.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus including interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse laboratory population.
• Commitment to taking initiative over projects, showing accountability and ownership for assigned work.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with public access mandates.
• Previous experience working successfully in the DOE national laboratory complex.

Special Requirements:

HSPD-12 PIV badge: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.