Open Scholarship Librarian

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Open Scholarship Librarian

Florida International University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and innovative individual to serve as Open Scholarship Librarian. The Open Scholarship Librarian, as part of the FIU Libraries learning and research services, plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, supporting open scholarship, and championing innovative ideas that enhance the accessibility and impact of research and educational materials. This position combines responsibilities in scholarly communications, open access, copyright, research impact, and digital learning resources, ensuring broad support for faculty, students, and researchers. The Open Scholarship Librarian leads efforts to support open access initiatives, intake and coordination of institutional repository content, promote open educational and library-provided course material adoption, and provide expertise on copyright, licensing, and digital publishing. They will work closely with University partners to expand affordable learning initiatives, research visibility, and digital scholarship services.

As members of a large public university library supporting the research of a Carnegie R1 research institution, FIU Libraries librarians provide services in support of the instructional and research activities of students, faculty, staff, and administration of the University. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team with a flexible and adaptable attitude. In keeping with the strategic goals and service-driven mission of FIU Libraries, successful candidates will demonstrate customer service acumen and excellence. Dedication to innovation in the provision of library services, in the spirit of American Library Association core competencies and professional practices, is a hallmark of FIU Libraries librarians.

Details

• Anticipated salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• Librarians at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply. Outside-of-academic librarians are also encouraged to apply.
• Comprehensive FIU Benefits package, including access to State of Florida Pension Plan and University retirement options, sick and vacation leave accruals from the start of employment, and much more.
• Financial and comp time support is provided for professional development to attend and/or present at symposia, conferences, or other career-building events.
• FIU Librarians are appointed to a self-governed faculty group under Florida International University. Librarian faculty can progress through promotional faculty appointment statuses; for additional details, refer to the Library Faculty Assembly. FIU Librarians have these additional benefits:
  • No night, weekend, or holiday reference desk staffing requirements. Librarians staff the LibChat virtual reference support service on a rotational basis on the weekends.
  • Scholarly pursuits support through annual effort allocation. Professional opportunities and sabbaticals are available.

Responsibilities

Scholarly Communications & Open Access

• Develop and coordinate scholarly communications outreach initiatives for faculty and students across disciplines.
• Provide consultations on copyright, author rights, fair use, and licensing, including Creative Commons and open licensing policies.
• Promote open access publishing and research impact strategies, including bibliometrics and altmetrics.
• Encourage contributions to the institutional repository and collaborate on repository policy development.

Open Educational Resources (OER) & Affordable Learning Initiatives

• Lead efforts to promote, develop, and implement OER initiatives, supporting faculty in adopting and creating open and affordable course materials.
• Collaborate with university partners (e.g., FIU Online, Center for the Advancement of Teaching, and Textbook Affordability Task Force) to expand textbook affordability programs.
• Provide faculty workshops and consultations on OER, including copyright, licensing, and integrating open educational materials into the curriculum.
• Develop and maintain web content and instructional materials related to OER, including research guides, video tutorials, and digital learning objects.
• Assess and report on the impact of OER initiatives on student success and institutional affordability goals.

Instruction & Research Support

• Develop and deliver instruction sessions, workshops, and learning materials.
• Support faculty and librarians in integrating information literacy, research impact tools, and scholarly communication topics into instruction.
• Assess and evaluate instructional efforts, using data to improve teaching strategies and engagement.

Library & Institutional Services

• Explores new and emerging methods and technologies in the provision of library services, focusing on those related to open scholarship and associated activities. Participates in continuing education, conference, workshops, seminars, or other activities that enhance professional knowledge.
• Contributes to the profession through active participation in professional associations, research, or other scholarly activities.
• Supervises students and/or staff.
• Other duties as assigned or directed to fulfill the mission and strategic goals of the University and University Libraries.'''

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience with scholarly publishing, open access, and institutional repositories.
• Experience in library instruction and workshop development, with knowledge of instructional technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with copyright law, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing.
• 3'5 years of professional experience in an academic library, particularly in scholarly communications, open access, or OER advocacy.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in scholarly publishing and digital preservation.
• Experience with metadata standards, digital asset management, and repository platforms.
• Familiarity with assessment strategies for measuring research impact and instructional effectiveness.
• Experience in promoting library publishing services and open research initiatives.
• Experience collaborating and working with teams.
• Record of scholarly and professional activity illustrating a desire to advance the profession.
• Evidence of leadership and management skills.
• Foreign language fluency (any language welcome).

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536207 at https://careers.fiu.edu/ and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.