Require Institutional Repository Librarian in Montclair, NJ

Job title: Institutional Repository Librarian
Company: Montclair State University
Job description: IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed ? the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the ?My Experience? section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research, Teaching and Engagement, the Institutional Repository Librarian is responsible for managing Montclair State University?s institutional repository (IR) and related technologies. The Institutional Repository Librarian has primary responsibility for guiding the development of a successful system of tools to support and showcase Montclair scholarship and unique local collections. This position works in close collaboration with other library units to administer and develop the university's Digital Commons presence (digitalcommons.montclair.edu) and integrations, including Research with Montclair/Research with NJ and PlumX Metrics. The Institutional Repository Librarian contributes to library research data support efforts. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position (Librarian III/Librarian II). Rank will be determined commensurate with credentials and experience.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides leadership and direction for the management and development of the IR. Develops an ongoing vision, roadmap, and strategies for the improvement and integration of the library?s digital collections platforms. Helps establish standards for the management of a variety of digital assets.

Creates and maintains new IR collections and workflows; provides quality-control for IR submissions and metadata; performs advanced copyright research and data entry.

Conducts outreach to all levels of the Montclair community for the purpose of promoting IR activities, soliciting content, and providing outreach and training. Provides user support and training.

Answers general inquiries, fulfills requests, and provides technical support related to the IR. Serves as the first point of contact for all IR-related vendors, requests, and technical support.

Chairs the IR committee and serves on related library, university, and regional committees.

Creates and maintains IR-related documentation and workflows, and collaborates with technical services on metadata standards.

Works closely with the Office of Research and the Vice Provost for Research to maintain Research with Montclair and Research with NJ.

Supports online events, exhibits, and other activities that serve to showcase and disseminate research activities at Montclair State University.

Works with librarians and university partners to evaluate emerging needs and establish services for research data support and scholarly output of the University.

Keeps informed of developments in scholarly communication and research data.

Participates in local, statewide, and national professional activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Master?s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.

A minimum of one year of relevant library experience, preferably in an academic setting.

A minimum of one year of experience with digital collections and/or digital collection platforms, such as institutional repositories, digital exhibits, and/or digital asset management systems.

Ability to communicate effectively and constructively.

Ability to assess and learn new technologies in a rapidly changing environment.

Strong organizational skills with an ability to successfully handle multiple tasks.

Ability to work both independently as well as collegially and productively in a team environment.

History of or strong potential for scholarly, creative, or professional work appropriate to a tenure track position in the library.

Strong cultural awareness and commitment to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

PREFERRED:

Familiarity with copyright and related issues as they support the creation and dissemination of scholarship.

Ability to support open publishing mandates for federally funded research.

Demonstrated understanding of digital library standards and protocols data formats and metadata standards.

Prior experience working with data sets, multimedia formats, and/or complex digital artifacts.

Ability to implement procedures and policies aligning with the FAIR principles for data management and stewardship.

Experience providing outreach, training, and technical support.

Outreach experience and knowledge of marketing techniques.

Knowledge of new scholarly publishing models.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department Research, Teaching, and Engagement

Position Type Librarians

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email .

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at

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Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit:
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Location: Montclair, NJ

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