The Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian develops, coordinates and promotes the growth of the Library’s scholarly communications programs and services, including outreach, training and support to faculty, students, and staff on copyright, fair use, open access, open education and scholarly publishing; and provide specialized research consultations and instruction services in these areas.
The Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian supports digital scholarship by promoting the use of DigitalGeorgetown, the Library’s institutional repository, as well as other scholarly communication tools provided by the Library. They advance the Library's scholarly communication initiatives by developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships within the Library and with faculty, staff and students, in order to facilitate a seamless, interdisciplinary, and university-wide network supporting faculty and students in research publication and impact.
Reporting to the Head of Research Services, along with ten other subject liaisons and reference librarians, the Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian works closely with other department colleagues, including Access Services, the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, and the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department. They also engage with faculty, students, and partners across campus, developing strong relationships and supporting the Library's as well as the university's scholarly communication endeavors.
Work Mode: Hybrid
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Library and Information Science and/or a related advanced degree in legal studies or information science or a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited institution
- Significant experience with and knowledge of copyright law and policy, licensing, and other intellectual property issues - especially as they relate to fair use, new models of scholarly communication, Open Access, author's rights, and scholarly use of intellectual property
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including progressively responsible leadership experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly publishing trends and initiatives related to open access and OER - e.g., SPARC initiatives, Read and Publish, Subscribe to Open) across a variety of disciplines
- Awareness of policies and practices related to research data, OER, Open Science and scholarly publishing in the academic research landscape
- Ability to communicate effectively across a wide and diverse range of stakeholders and build collaborative relationships
- Demonstrated experience creating instructional and outreach materials related to copyright, IP or other scholarly communication issues
- Demonstrated interest and experience in using emerging technologies and software to create solutions that address the evolving information needs of university faculty and students
- Strong service commitment to working with students, faculty, staff, and other communities
- An active awareness of new technologies and the impact they have on the rapidly changing scholarly communication landscape
- Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication and creative problem-solving
Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate with library and legal education and experience
- Familiarity with federal/state laws and regulations as they pertain to intellectual property and copyright
- Record of participation or interest in professional development activities - presentations, participation in professional organizations, etc.
The Georgetown University Library is an agile organization located in the nation’s capital, committed to advancing Georgetown University’s global leadership in academics and research, while also addressing the requirements of the changing landscape of higher education and the evolving nature of scholarly communication. By providing preeminent services, collections and spaces, the Library contributes to the creation, dissemination and preservation of knowledge, as well as the transformation of learning and research.
The Library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse staff dedicated to excellence in service, continuous learning, and leadership within the library profession. With diversity as one of its Library’s core values, the Library not only seeks to actively recruit and retain a diverse workforce, but also ensures the acquisition of a diverse collection of materials and a climate of openness and respect for all traditions, cultures, and ideas.
The Library actively promotes its values - lifelong learning, collaboration, leadership, quality, integrity, and diversity in its daily tasks. Whenever possible, the Library offers flexible work schedules and telework options, and supports continuous learning opportunities in order to achieve the highest quality of service that can be offered.
The University offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes health insurance, tuition benefits for employees and their children, retirement benefits, as well as flexible work schedules and telework options.
The safety and well-being of our colleagues and applicants is our first priority. For this position, the Georgetown University Library anticipates conducting on-site interviews for candidates in the final round. Please note that changes to the university and local health and safety guidelines may require modifications to the interview process, including a shift from in-person to virtual interviews, if warranted.