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Copyright Librarian
Job No: 513803
Work Type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Copyright Librarian
Employee Classification: Program Coordinator
Department: Milner Library
Campus Location: Normal, IL
General Summary
The Copyright Librarian, reporting to the Scholarly Communication Librarian, has primary responsibility for helping faculty, staff, and students with questions and issues concerning all aspects of copyright in higher education instruction, scholarly and creative productivity, and publishing, with a secondary focus on broader scholarly communication topics. This highly collaborative position will work closely with the Scholarly Communication Librarian and the Scholarly Communications Team.
Additionally, this position is Milner Library’s liaison to the Graduate School and is responsible for enhancing the learning and persistence of graduate students. This position is responsible for understanding and anticipating graduate students' information and knowledge needs and facilitating their relationship to the library, its resources, and expertise of librarians. This position will also be responsible for providing reference services, classroom instruction, and individual consultations.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate-level degree from an American Library Association-accredited program or an ALA-recognized international equivalent
- Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and intellectual property through experience or coursework, and willingness to learn and keep current in these areas.
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication, open access, and publishing issues and trends affecting higher education
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with instruction
- Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience implementing initiatives to better understand and identify user or student needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Experience with teaching copyright and scholarly communication topics including lesson planning, assignment development, creating digital learning objects, and/or assessment.
- Experience and commitment to using assessment tools for evidence-based decision-making
- Experience incorporating assessment data to improve instruction and demonstrate student success.
- Ability to speak persuasively and confidently to large and diverse audiences and to listen to and respond to people's situations in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely in writing and to interpret, clarify, explain, and apply copyright law, regulations, policy, and procedures.
- Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional service orientation.
Work Hours
Core Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday, with some schedule variance to support evening or weekend programming
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
Proposed Starting Date
September 2022
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$52,800 - $58,800 annual
Required Applicant Documents
Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
PLEASE NOTE: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Optional Applicant Documents
Certification of Retirement Annuity
PLEASE NOTE: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, a copy of your DD-214 (official military discharge) must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.
Contact Information for Applicants
Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
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