Repository Community Librarian
Oregon Health & Science
University (OHSU) Library seeks a creative and service-oriented Repository
Community Librarian. The successful candidate will have exciting opportunities
to develop innovative new library services in a dynamic environment.
Reporting to the Director of
Curatorial Services, the Repository Community Librarian works directly with the
OHSU community to develop and deliver services in support of the library’s
institutional repository initiative.
The position leads the community in developing a repository for active,
local digital assets, including images, video, documents, and data. With
critical responsibility for growth, relevance, sustainability, and innovation
in the Library, the position dedicates significant effort to collaborative work
with faculty, students, and staff, demonstrating outcomes through
presentations, publications, and reports.
The position will:
Collaborate
with a lively, cross-functional team to plan, implement, and evaluate a robust
suite of digital repository services for OHSU. Play a key role in researching,
testing, recommending, and implementing new technologies
Create
and teach classes, workshops, and instruction sessions for the OHSU community
on repository services and procedures; provide ongoing, customized
consultation, training, and support to users
Develop
an engaged, collaborative community around institutional digital assets; work
with the OHSU community to develop shared digital asset collections
Lead
ongoing, regular assessment of repository services and technologies; work with
library and external staff to identify and prioritize support needs and systems
improvements
Maintain
and promote awareness of standards, trends, and best practices in digital
assets management and institutional repositories.
Participate in regional, national, and international discourse
Establish
procedures and workflows for selection, intake, and access to institutional
digital assets
Establish
and maintain institutional guidelines for describing, managing, and delivering
digital assets; ensure
compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and local information policies
The Repository Community
Librarian fosters a culture of productivity, knowledge sharing, and user
orientation. As a member of the Library Faculty, the position participates in
planning, policy formation, and decision-making relating to library services,
collections, and technologies. This
position requires scholarship and service that contributes to the effectiveness
of the Library, the University, and the profession.
Position Conditions/Qualifications:
Advanced degree in library
and information science, computer science, or another relevant discipline
Minimum of two years of
direct experience with complex digital asset management projects, preferably in
an academic or health sciences setting
Experience with reference, training,
teaching, instruction, or equivalent front-line services
Demonstrated success in
managing projects for cross-functional teams; ability to collaborate with
people in libraries, IT, health sciences research and education, and creative
fields
Strong service orientation;
ability to judiciously and diplomatically interpret policies and guidelines in
a service setting
Knowledge of user experience
principles and best practices
Outstanding analytical,
writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to represent the
library effectively and positively to diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience with
relevant technical and descriptive standards; knowledge of emerging standards;
ability to use judgment in interpreting and applying standards
Familiarity
with HIPAA, FERPA, and other regulations as they apply to electronic records
and digital assets; ability to manage sensitive materials by balancing access
and legal requirements
Extensive knowledge of
institutional repository technologies, standards, and best practices
Demonstrated ability to
contribute service and scholarship to the profession
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience collaborating with
academic faculty, staff, and students
Experience applying HIPAA
and/or FERPA principles to complex digital asset management projects
Extensive knowledge of trends
in scholarly communications, intellectual property, research data management,
and digital archives
Experience with electronic
records management
The Institution: Oregon Health & Science University is the state’s only
comprehensive academic health center and is made up of the Schools of
Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing; College of Pharmacy; numerous Centers and
Institutes; OHSU Healthcare; and related programs. The OHSU Library, the
largest health sciences library in Oregon, serves the faculty, staff, and
students of OHSU, as well as health professionals and residents of the State of
Oregon.
Rank and Salary: This is a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. Salary
and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience, minimum $50,000.
Applications:
To apply please visit ohsujobs.com<http://ohsujobs.com> and search for IRC49894.
Applications should include a
resume, a letter of introduction, and contact information for three references.
Screening of applications will commence immediately and continue until filled.
OHSU is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action institution. Applicants with disabilities can request
reasonable accommodation by contacting the Affirmative Action and Equal
Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148.
