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February 4, 2026

Copyright and Open Access Librarian

  • Wake Forest University
  • Winston Salem, NC

Description

The Z. Smith Reynolds Library seeks a Copyright and Open Access Librarian to join us at an exciting moment in Wake Forest’s development. As the university’s research profile grows, this entry-level position offers the opportunity to shape how our community approaches scholarly communication, ensuring faculty and students can share their work openly, protect their rights, and extend the reach of their scholarship in service of Wake Forest’s Pro Humanitate mission.

The Copyright and Open Access Librarian provides expert guidance on copyright and open access, develops educational programming, and manages research dissemination services including the institutional repository.

This is a full-time, ranked Librarian position with faculty status, reporting to the Head of Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communication in the Research, Instruction, and Outreach department. ZSR Library faculty are governed by the policies of the Librarians’ Assembly and are evaluated annually on Librarianship (70%), Scholarship and Professional Achievement (20%), and Service (10%).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides guidance and consultation on copyright, authors’ rights, fair use, licensing, and open access as they relate to the creation, dissemination, and reuse of scholarly and creative works produced in teaching, learning, and research contexts.
  • Consults on scholarly publishing decisions and pathways, including journal and publisher selection, rights retention, open access options, and compliance with funder or institutional requirements.
  • Designs and delivers educational programming and consultations on scholarly publishing systems, copyright and licensing considerations, and open access models.
  • Creates, maintains, and contributes to educational resources such as research guides, documentation, and web content related to copyright, publishing workflows, and open access practices.
  • Supports library-managed research dissemination services, including the institutional repository (WakeSpace), the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) program, and other open publishing initiatives, by assisting students and authors with deposit, permissions, metadata, embargoes, and dissemination workflows.
  • Assists with the administration and user support of open access publishing programs, including open access publishing funds and read-and-publish or transformative agreements, in collaboration with colleagues and under established library policies and workflows.
  • Monitors developments in copyright law, scholarly publishing, and open access policy and communicates relevant implications for library services and education to library colleagues.
  • May serve as a liaison librarian to one or more assigned academic departments or programs.

Refer to the position description for the complete list of responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school, or an equivalent master’s degree.
  • General knowledge of copyright, scholarly publishing, and open access concepts as they apply to higher education.
  • Ability to analyze information, apply policies or guidelines, and exercise professional judgment in routine situations.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and campus partners.
  • Ability to manage time and responsibilities across multiple concurrent activities.
  • Potential to meet promotion requirements for a ranked library faculty appointment, including a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications are not required. ZSR is committed to helping future colleagues increase their academic knowledge and develop their skills.

  • Experience or coursework related to scholarly communication, scholarly publishing, or open access in an academic or research context.
  • Experience providing instruction, workshops, or consultations, or creating educational materials such as research guides, tutorials, or documentation.
  • Familiarity with institutional repositories, open publishing platforms, or research dissemination workflows.

Salary and Rank
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. As an entry-level position, this position will be appointed at the Assistant Librarian rank, with a minimum starting salary of $60,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package, professional development support, and relocation allowance. Applicants in graduate school who have an expected graduation date of May 2026 will be considered. Librarians appointed at the Assistant rank are expected to pursue promotion to Associate Librarian within the timeframe defined by the ZSR Librarians’ Assembly Governing Document.

About ZSR Library and Wake Forest University

The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, with a collection of over 1.9 million volumes, materials expenditures of over $6 million, and an operating budget of over $14 million, serves over 5,500 undergraduates and more than 2,800 graduate and professional students. Wake Forest University is a private liberal arts institution consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities. Wake Forest combines the resources of a research university with the intimacy of a smaller college, offering small classes, strong faculty-student engagement, and Division I athletics. The University is deeply committed to public service and engagement, as reflected in its motto, “Pro Humanitate”.

To provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse faculty and staff to enhance the excellence of the University and to offer students a wide variety of perspectives and ways of learning.

Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

January 5, 2026

Scholarly Communications Librarian

  • Furman University
  • Greenville, SC

Furman University seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative library professional for the newly created Scholarly Communications Librarian. The successful candidate will cultivate a network of campus partners to establish priorities, services, and tools for a new scholarly communications program. This position will provide leadership and expertise in the areas of scholarly publishing, open access, affordable learning, and copyright.

Job Duties

  • Establishing a scholarly communications program
  • Collaborating with campus partners
  • Promoting Furman’s research and scholarly achievements
  • Managing the institutional repository in Digital Commons
  • Advocating for Open Access and affordable learning
  • Providing advice on copyright and author rights
  • Participating in faculty responsibilities

Salary

$70,000 (minimum)

How to Apply

Visit this site to learn more and apply: https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Furman_Careers/details/Scholarly-Communications-Librarian_R003073

December 9, 2025

Copyright and Scholarly Communication Librarian

  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • St. Louis, MO

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Scholarly Communication & Digital Publishing Services, the Copyright and Scholarly Communication Librarian supports faculty, students, and staff with services and outreach related to WashU Libraries’ scholarly communication program, including support for copyright, open access, and other rights issues that connect to teaching, research, and library services.

The incumbent contributes to the development, implementation, and sustained delivery of scholarly communication services, resources, and engagement initiatives in the Libraries, with a focus on providing copyright information and education to WashU constituents, and supporting diverse formats of scholarly output and infrastructures for research dissemination that promote accessibility and impact.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide services, consultations and guidance—as information, not legal advice—to faculty, students, staff and other members of the University community on copyright, fair use, authors’ rights, content rights for text and data mining, Creative Commons licensing, permissions, public performance rights, WU IP Policy, and related rights issues that connect to research, teaching, and library services.
  • Develop and contribute to Scholarly Communication & Digital Publishing Services program resources and web presence. Prepare and maintain information and materials regarding open access, copyright, fair use, authors’ rights, affordable course content/open educational resources (OERs), and other related scholarly communication issues in support of creation, dissemination and re-purposing of scholarly content.
  • Plan and promote initiatives and outreach on topics related to scholarly communications, including copyright and fair use; open access and related University resolutions and policies; scholarly publishing and authors’ rights; digital platforms for research sharing and dissemination; and open educational resources. Deliver or arrange educational programming about scholarly communications issues for the Libraries and University community, in collaboration with internal staff and campus stakeholders.
  • Monitor regularly and engage with the national and international professional communities on issues in copyright and scholarly communication affecting libraries and universities, in order to provide support for decision making and alert staff to changes and opportunities related to library resources and services.
  • Participate in library and University committees, projects, strategic initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

J.D. – Juris Doctor, M.L.S. – Master of Library Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Higher Education Or Similar Setting (1 Year)

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Consultation, Copyright Compliance, Copyright Law, Copyright Licensing, Educational Programming, Effective Written Communication, Instructional Material Development, Instructional Materials, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Issues, Intellectual Property Law, Interpersonal Communication, Legal Practices, Open Access Database, Open Access Publishing, Open Source Licensing, Oral Communications, Organizing, Problem Solving, Public Service, Scholarly Communication, User Groups

Salary Range

$58,400.00 – $99,700.00 / Annually

December 8, 2025

Open Publishing Applications Specialist

  • The Claremont Colleges
  • Claremont, CA

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Open Publishing Applications Specialist (OPAS) will join a highly motivated team of librarians to support open access and open publication, and enhance discovery and delivery of scholarship, creative works, data, and more. This position will provide technical support and trainings for our current suite of scholarly communication and open publishing applications, which includes The Claremont Colleges Digital Library (CCDL), Scholarship@Claremont (S@C) and Pressbooks. This role builds connections to internal and external applications and uses creativity and innovation to create new and exciting applications that improve the development, access, and discovery of open educational resources. This role works within established IT standards and practices to support and expand our digital scholarship infrastructure, including the institutional repository, Scholarship@Claremont, open educational resources, and digital publishing platforms, such as the CCDL. They will be committed to providing excellent service and to developing effective and efficient workflows to ensure that our Open Publishing programs continue to meet the research, teaching and learning needs of The Claremont Colleges.

  • Priority Deadline: The deadline for first consideration is January 23, 2026. Please note that a cover letter and CV/resume are required along with the application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Open Publishing Services

  • Contributes to the development and customization of open-source publishing tools in alignment with institutional needs and open access principles.
  • Leads the technical development and support of emerging open publishing technologies and platforms, including those supporting open educational resources (OERs), student scholarship, and faculty publications hosted on Scholarship@Claremont.
  • Collaborates with library and institutional partners to build sustainable workflows for open educational publishing and other scholarly outputs.

Platform Development and Technical Support

  • Maintains applications and workflows that support academic publishing services for platforms such as CONTENTdm and Bepress Digital Commons
  • Provides one-on-one or small group training for library staff, faculty, and/or students on how to use applications and tools such as migrating Open Educational Resources (OERs), as needed.
  • Collaborates with relevant Library colleagues in designing and implementing integrations between digital library platforms, including CONTENTdm, for open publishing and campus systems such as learning management systems or other third-party tools via APIs or custom development solutions.
  • Collaborates with TCCS IT and library colleagues to support a secure, scalable, and sustainable technology environment.

Digital Initiatives and Open Publishing team

  • Contributes to policy and process development related to open scholarship and publishing in collaboration with the Digital Initiatives and Open Publishing head and the Open Publishing and Digital Production Associate.
  • Maintains current knowledge of developments in open publishing and institutional repository management, and other aspects of evolving strategies for scholarly communications and open infrastructure technologies.
  • Participates as an active and engaged team member by attending unit meetings to discuss priorities and assist with solutions.
  • Contributes to unit planning and goal setting in support of the library’s strategic initiatives.
  • Welcomes and values everyone’s perspectives; is committed to fairness and to equal access to information.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • Formal coursework or training in web or application development

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years experience with the following:
    • Supporting institutional repository systems, including storing, organizing, securing, and sharing digital assets (Bepress Digital Commons, Pressbooks, Hyrax, DSpace, Islandora)
    • Working with prevalent library data formats such as MARC, DublinCore, XML, JSON, and Linked Open Data
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment, particularly in higher education, libraries, or cultural heritage institutions
  • Experience with enhancing or supporting digital accessibility

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of information systems for research discovery.
  • Ability to effectively train and support non-technical users (in the adoption and use of systems, tools or processes)
  • Strong organization, time management, and planning skills. Effective at meeting deadlines, adjusting priorities, and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Open to learning and developing new skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and researchers from many different communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently in a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Experience:

  • Knowledge of cloud-based or containerized application environments (Docker, AWS, Reclaim Cloud) with one or more programming or scripting languages (JavaScript or TypeScript, CSS, Python and/or PHP, SQL)
  • Experience with platform migration strategies
  • Understanding of open standards (IIIF), open data, and open research and their role in academic research
  • Experience in project review, analysis, development, planning, and assessment.

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 12 months annually. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule to work partial hours remotely as approved by the supervisor.

Union: This position is represented by The Claremont Colleges Services Library Staff Federation AFT Local 6735. The employee in this position will be bound by the collective bargaining agreement.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $33 – $36.06 per hour.

December 8, 2025

Operations Manager

  • Open Journals Collective
  • Remote

Reports to: OJC Executive Director.
Location: Fully remote. Some flexibility as to country of residence, although must be based in a location within easy reach of European destinations.

The Open Journals Collective (OJC) is looking to appoint an Operations Manager to support the Directors and Executive Team running this exciting new organisation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in open access publishing and enjoys working with international stakeholders. The role will involve working closely with the OJC Directors and Library Engagement Lead as the Open Journals Collective transitions from a Community Interest Company to a UK-based charity. You will support the administration of committee and board meetings, coordinate working groups, maintain efficient record keeping for financial data, and contribute to the continuous improvement of organisational processes, documentation, and service delivery.

We are looking for someone to support engagement work remotely in UK/EU and US locations/time zones. The successful candidate can start from 16th February, or as soon practicable thereafter. This position is permanent.

Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 (12:00 midday GMT).

Role Purpose
The Operations Manager will act as the central operational support for the organisation, ensuring the smooth and effective running of all administrative functions. As the sole administrator, the post-holder will support committees and working groups, maintain robust administrative systems, manage fund awarding processes, and contribute to the delivery of key organisational activities. This role is essential to maintaining high standards of service for members, applicants, trustees, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Committee Support

  • Attend committee meetings, working groups, and away days, providing administrative support and taking accurate notes/minutes as required.
  • Coordinate the activities of working groups, including scheduling meetings, managing communications, and supporting their operational needs.
  • Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, papers, and action logs.

General Administration

  • Maintain efficient and compliant record-keeping systems in line with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR).
  • Support the planning and delivery of ad hoc projects as directed by the Directors or Executive Team.
  • Effective and timely financial administration, including preparing quotations, raising invoices, liaising with accounting staff, and record-keeping.
  • Oversee general enquiries and ensure smooth day-to-day running of the charity’s administrative functions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of organisational processes, documentation, website and service delivery.

Journal Funding Administration

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all funding-related enquiries from OJC journals and publishing members receiving financial support, responding professionally and promptly.
  • Administer and process funding applications in accordance with agreed timelines and established criteria.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of current and past funding recipients.
  • Update the charity’s website and promotional materials with current funding information and opportunities.
  • Review and refine funding administration procedures to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Prepare regular reports on funding awards for trustees, committees, and contribute to the Annual Report.
  • Compile and distribute a regular funding e-bulletin to promote opportunities and share updates.
  • Monitor and track the funding budget, flagging variances and assisting with financial forecasting.

Publisher and General Support
● Publisher engagement and support, including being first point of contact for OJC Publisher Members and answering incoming queries

● Collaborate with the Library Engagement Lead in
○ the administration of the Community Hub
○ the management of social media accounts
○ publicly advocating for a fairer, more sustainable future for diamond Open Access journals publishing.
○ other general and ad-hoc tasks as necessary for the successful operations of the OJC

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in administrative roles, ideally within the charity, academic, or public sectors.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience handling confidential information and maintaining data protection compliance.
  • Competence in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Discord or Slack) and content management systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and financial tracking.
  • Ability to work autonomously as the primary administrative support for the organisation.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Experience administering grants or funding programmes.
  • Minute-taking and committee support experience.
  • Experience organising events and meetings.
  • Familiarity with charity governance and reporting requirements.
  • Understanding of budgeting or basic financial processes.

Personal Attributes

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities.
  • Professional and personable, with strong stakeholder-management skills.
  • Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.

Salary, term & benefits

  • £38,000 – £55,000 per year, depending on experience and country of residence.
  • Start date: 1st February 2026, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
  • Permanent position.
  • Full time.
  • Some flexibility as to country of residence, although must be based in a location within easy reach of European destinations.
  • 25 days annual leave per year, plus national holidays.
  • A working pattern that is flexible and predominantly remote.
  • Option to join workplace pension scheme (or equivalent for non-UK employees).

Application process
Open Journals Collective is committed to building diverse teams with people from a range of backgrounds. Equity, inclusion and diversity are core values for us and the communities we support. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups and can support family-friendly and flexible working policies.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter (2 to 3 pages) and CV to jobs@openjournalscollective.org. Questions relating to the role can also be directed to this address.

Some important notes:

  • In your CV, please include the name and email address of two individuals who could provide a reference. These would only be contacted with your consent if you were invited to interview.
  • Applications will be assessed on the degree to which your profile aligns with each of the essential and (if relevant) any of the desirable skills/experience we are looking for. You should therefore clearly address these criteria in your cover letter and/or CV, as relevant.

December 8, 2025

Library Engagement Lead

  • Open Journals Collective
  • Remote

Reports to: OJC Executive Director.
Location: Fully remote. Some flexibility as to country of residence, although must be based in a location within easy reach of European destinations.

The Open Journals Collective (OJC) is looking to appoint a Library Engagement Lead to undertake key community relationship management activities that ensure the growth of the OJC’s library membership income.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about open access publishing and can join an exciting startup that works with the wider university-based publishing community. You will work closely with the OJC Directors and the OJC Operations Manager to meet library membership targets to raise investment for supporting the publishing costs of the 300+ journals in OJC’s Collections. The role will involve designing and leading a programme of library engagement activities, including relationship building, conference attendance, public speaking, preparing press releases, using social media, and designing outreach campaigns.

We are looking for someone to support engagement work both in person and remotely in UK/EU and US locations/time zones. The successful candidate can start from 16th February, or as soon practicable thereafter. This position is permanent.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced, highly organised, and self-motivated colleague to lead our library engagement activities, who is passionate about the values and mission of the Open Journals Collective.

As the OJC’s Library Engagement Lead, you will take a primary role in our outreach to libraries and library consortia, in order to build support for the OJC’s Library Membership Programme. You will also lead our wider community engagement efforts, including outreach to publishers and open infrastructure providers.

You will take a leading role in our engagement work with diverse stakeholders. This includes leading outreach meetings and presenting at relevant events. You will engage our communities in your wider advocacy work, including in written outputs. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of OJC’s library outreach strategy, as well as helping the OJC Directors to adhere to the organisation’s business plan and meet library investment targets.

The successful candidate should have excellent organisational, outreach, and team working skills and a strong understanding both of the work of scholarly libraries and of what is at stake in the futures of Open Access publishing.

Key Responsibilities
Library & Community Engagement

  • Lead outreach to library stakeholders, including universities, consortia, and funders.
  • Design and deliver engagement activities such as presentations, meetings, webinars, and attendance at sector conferences.
  • Promote OJC’s Library Membership Programme and advocate for non-profit diamond open access models.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing library members through regular communication and collaborative initiatives.
  • Engage with mission-aligned publishers and infrastructure providers to coordinate shared advocacy efforts.

Strategy, Planning & Advocacy

  • Support OJC Directors in developing an international advocacy strategy for academic and library communities.
  • Contribute to the development of OJC’s library outreach strategy and support delivery of the organisation’s business plan.
  • Take a lead role in producing written advocacy outputs, including blog posts, stakeholder communications, and contributions to annual reports.

Membership Administration

  • Manage accurate CRM records of current and potential library members, ensuring data privacy and security.
  • Work with the Operations Manager to coordinate membership payments, including the preparation of quotations and renewal schedules.
  • Track progress against income generation targets and monitor membership pipelines.

Project & Organisational Support

In collaboration with the Operations Manager:

  • manage the OJC Community Hub, facilitating resource sharing and networking among members.
  • maintain OJC’s social media presence and contribute to communications planning.
  • support other ad hoc duties related to OJC’s work as required.

Essential experience/skills
Specialist open access publishing and fundraising skills & experience

  • Demonstrable understanding of the changing environment for scholarly communications and open access publishing models.
  • Detailed knowledge of university library organisational structures, including budget-holders in departments responsible for collections, acquisitions, and open research.
  • Specialist knowledge of open access business and funding models, including nonprofit and community-governed diamond open access publishing.
  • In-depth knowledge of open access publishing best practice open access standards and guidelines for transparency, including awareness of guidance from organisations such as DOAJ, COPE, and OASPA.
  • A strong belief in non-profit open-access publishing.
  • Extensive experience (two years or more) working in scholarly libraries and/or scholarly communications and/or Diamond open access advocacy/fund raising.

General skills & experience:

  • Strong organisational skills, including an ability to confidently and collaboratively manage multiple overlapping areas of community outreach and engagement.
  • Excellent presentation skills, including a track record of delivering engaging presentations to diverse stakeholders.
  • Evidence of an ability to work independently to maintain relationships with stakeholders in a complex and rapidly changing scholarly environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, including an ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment with colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to use or to learn to use a variety of content management systems, with an awareness of legal compliance re. data privacy and security.
  • Highly proficient speaker and writer in the English language with a strong background in academic-related advocacy. Please provide evidence (e.g. via existing publications, blog posts, reports) of an ability to write well and confidently for different audiences.
  • Ability to keep track of a range of ongoing tasks and schedules.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement and understanding, with the ability to: think creatively within resource and time constraints, work independently and take initiative, identify and lead on potential new areas of work and work with a team of members, volunteers and stakeholders to develop project plans, perform under pressure in a demanding professional environment.
  • Excellent time management, administrative and organisational skills, with proven ability to: plan, organise and prioritise own workload – often to tight deadlines, balance short term reactive tasks with longer term development of systems and strategies.
  • Ability to research answers to previously unknown queries and to respond in a timely fashion.
  • Excellent administrative and budget management skills.
  • Willingness to support outreach work both in person and remotely in UK/EU and US locations/time zones, including a willingness to travel as necessary.
  • Degree level education or equivalent.

Desirable skills & experience

  • Experience managing outreach/sales processes in the context of library and/or consortial acquisitions.
  • Experience developing CRM (customer relationship management) systems and/or social media strategies.
  • A public record of engagement in open access publishing debates (e.g. talks, blog posts, social media).
  • Evidence of budget management and income generation.

Salary, term & benefits

  • £38,000 – £55,000 per year, depending on experience and country of residence.
  • Start date: 1st February 2026, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
  • Permanent position.
  • Full time.
  • Some flexibility as to country of residence, although must be based in a location within easy reach of European destinations.
  • 25 days annual leave per year, plus national holidays.
  • A working pattern that is flexible and predominantly remote.
  • Option to join workplace pension scheme (or equivalent for non-UK employees).

Application process
Open Journals Collective is committed to building diverse teams with people from a range of backgrounds. Equity, inclusion and diversity are core values for us and the communities we support. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups and can support family-friendly and flexible working policies.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter (2 to 3 pages) and CV to jobs@openjournalscollective.org. Questions relating to the role can also be directed to this address.

Some important notes:

  • In your CV, please include the name and email address of two individuals who could provide a reference. These would only be contacted with your consent if you were invited to interview.
  • Applications will be assessed on the degree to which your profile aligns with each of the essential and (if relevant) any of the desirable skills/experience we are looking for. You should therefore clearly address these criteria in your cover letter and/or CV, as relevant.

November 5, 2025

Visiting Open Educational Resources Librarian

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Urbana, IL

Position Available: This position is available as soon as possible. There is the possibility of a hybrid work schedule for faculty, determined through conversation and approval by the faculty supervisor based on unit needs, but as a residential campus all faculty are expected to have an on site presence. This is a 100%-time, twelve-month, visiting faculty appointment, renewable annually for three years, and may become permanent in the University Library. This position is designed to build expertise for librarians new to this field, and early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Statement: The University Library of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, and equality, and we strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment in the Library and throughout the campus community, and we encourage candidates who share these values to apply. Additional information can be found on the Library’s DEIA webpage: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/deia/.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The University Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian to participate in outreach and education initiatives that encourage the adoption, adaption, and publication of OER. The librarian in this role will also further other textbook affordability goals and may contribute to other unit initiatives depending on time and areas of interest. This position serves as part of the Scholarly Communication and Publishing Unit and reports directly to the unit head.

The University of Illinois Library has emerging and evolving OER services including publication of open textbooks through the library publishing program in addition to outreach to foster OER adoption, adaption, and creation. Members of the library are also partners, with the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), on a grant to foster OER creation in the field of medicine and are working to develop many new OER textbooks funded through the Office of the Provost and a State Library Grant funded through 2026. This role offers the opportunity to build on these emerging services and explore new directions with collaborators in the library and across campus.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Lead OER outreach and education services to encourage adoption and adaption of OER for local contexts, and publication of new OER.
  • Participate in OER publishing workflows with the library-based press, the Illinois Open Publishing Network (IOPN), or with partners such as CARLI through OER grant and other initiatives.
  • Monitor developments in OER legislation, policy, and practice, and educate internal stakeholders on these developments and issues related to OER and course materials affordability.
  • Assess impact of OER efforts, including development of metrics for internal use or external reporting.
  • Participate (in lighter way or alternating during course of time) in other scholarly communication services including the institutional repository (IDEALS), copyright, and open access outreach.
  • Pursue professional development and continued learning relevant to the position through participation in regular unit training, collaboration with other librarians, work time allotted to self-study, and other opportunities that arise.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and be detail-oriented.

Required:

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science or equivalent; OR Ph.D. in a relevant field and significant work experience with developing and delivering courses in higher education, or working for a press in a position related to higher education textbook or other educational resources publishing.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to learn and experiment with new publishing, repository, or other open educational resource (OER) technologies.
  • Demonstrated interest in open educational resources.
  • Potential to contribute to the national and international reputation of the University Library through professional research, service, and collaboration with colleagues and organizations.

Preferred:

  • Awareness of best practices for accessibility of digital resources.
  • Awareness of relevant copyright issues for OER, particularly Creative Commons licensing and fair use.

Appointment Information                                                                   

Scholarly Communication and Publishing includes digital publishing, repository services (including the library’s institutional repository, IDEALS), copyright, researcher profiles, scholarly communication, and digital humanities. Unit staff, with others on campus and in the library, have grown support for open educational resources from early outreach and publication pilots to more recent open textbook incentive programs for faculty funded by the Office of the Provost, University Library, and State of Illinois grant programs.

Environment: The University of Illinois is a predominantly residential university. Therefore, it is understood that most employees, including both academic and classified personnel, will maintain an onsite presence to effectively meet institutional and operational needs. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library is a leader in the delivery of user services, and active programs in information, instructional, access, and scholarly services that help the Library to maintain its place at the intellectual heart of the campus. Considered among the preeminent research libraries in the world, the University Library curates and provides access to over 15-million print and digital volumes and 23-million manuscripts, maps, and other resources to students, faculty, and scholars on campus and across the State of Illinois. The Library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and service programs possible, and to engaging in research, development, and scholarly practice – all of which support the University’s missions of teaching, research, and public engagement. The Library employs approximately 90 faculty members, and more than 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more information, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/ .

Salary and Rank: This is a bargained position and as such the salary is driven by the NTFC Agreement. The salary for this faculty position is $76,389 . The successful candidate will join the University Library as a Visiting Assistant Professor.

Non-tenure track faculty positions are represented by the Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition IFT-AFT, AAUP (NTFC). Please be advised that this position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois and the Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition union. For more information regarding the contract, please go to Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition Union Contract.

Terms of Appointment: Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days; 11 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.

Campus and Community: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 2,848 faculty members who serve more than 34,000 undergraduates and 21,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu.

The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 207,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: https://illinois.edu or https://www.champaigncounty.org.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Apply for these positions using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on December 5, 2025. Please create your candidate profile, upload a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of four professional references by the close date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

For questions about this position, please contact the Search Coordinator, Aneitre Johnson at 217-265-0244. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .