Job Description
The Copyright Librarian, reporting to the Scholarly Communication Librarian, has primary responsibility for helping faculty, staff, and students with questions and issues concerning all aspects of copyright in higher education instruction, scholarly and creative productivity, and publishing, with a secondary focus on broader scholarly communication topics. This highly collaborative position will work closely with the Scholarly Communication Librarian and the Scholarly Communications Team.
Additionally, this position is Milner Library’s liaison to the Graduate School and is responsible for enhancing the learning and persistence of graduate students. This position is responsible for understanding and anticipating graduate students' information and knowledge needs and facilitating their relationship to the library, its resources, and expertise of librarians. This position will also be responsible for providing reference services, classroom instruction, and individual consultations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate-level degree from an American Library Association-accredited program or an ALA-recognized international equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and intellectual property through experience or coursework, and willingness to learn and keep current in these areas.
Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication, open access, and publishing issues and trends affecting higher education
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with instruction
Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience implementing initiatives to better understand and identify user or student needs.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience with teaching copyright and scholarly communication topics including lesson planning, assignment development, creating digital learning objects, and/or assessment.
Experience and commitment to using assessment tools for evidence-based decision-making
Experience incorporating assessment data to improve instruction and demonstrate student success.
Ability to speak persuasively and confidently to large and diverse audiences and to listen to and respond to people's situations in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely in writing and to interpret, clarify, explain, and apply copyright law, regulations, policy, and procedures.
Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional service orientation.
Salary
$58,000 - $64,500 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
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Illinois State University
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Kira Shelton
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309-438-8311
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