Job: Open Research Development Librarian at University of Essex (end of play: Aug 14, 2022)

Location:     Colchester Salary:     £42,149 to £50,296 per annum. Hours:     Full Time Contract Type:     Permanent

Working closely with the Assistant Director - Academic and Research Services, the Open Research Development Librarian is responsible for the management, development and delivery of the Library’s services in open research publishing and research visibility development. This includes the management of the Library Open Research team, which consists of a Co-ordinator and Student Journal Editor. The post leads on three key services areas, and priorities of the Library Supporting Strategy: 1) building the knowledge, skills and digital capabilities of staff and students in open research publishing across the University; 2) the development of Library-led open publishing initiatives, linked to the needs of education and research; and 3) the improvement of research output visibility, linked to citations. The post holder will be a member of both the Library Management Team and the Academic and Research Services Senior Team, managing and contributing to cross-service workstreams and projects. The post involves a high-level of collaboration, engagement, and partnership, with both internal and external stakeholders (including senior staff), to ensure that both the University and the Library are maximising the potential and opportunities of open research.

This a permanent, full-time post based at our Colchester campus however partial home-working can be accommodated.

Skills and qualifications required The post holder will be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and hold a relevant professional qualification in librarianship/information science, or have equivalent and relevant experience in a professional level role in an academic library. They will have excellent knowledge of, and expertise in, open research/open access publishing, research visibility and bibliometrics, and the ability to communicate this across the University to staff and students of all levels. They will be skilled in developing impactful relationships with staff, researchers, and senior leaders, as well as being experienced in designing and delivering training, teaching and specialist guidance to university students and staff. They will have excellent team and project management skills, well-developed digital skills, and a commitment to customer service excellence.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

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