Copyright & Licensing Librarian Jobs

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the job responsibilities and essential functions for library faculty should be interpreted in the context of the Library’s strategic plan.

Library faculty engage in service to the University, community, and profession. We create physical and digital environments that encourage learning and innovation, build and preserve collections, support research, and advance scholarship. We provide access to and promote the discovery of information. We help our communities become proficient information users and lifelong learners. Library faculty serve current and future UNC Charlotte students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Greater Charlotte and global community by sustaining the intellectual and creative life, and facilitating lifelong learning, discovery, and engagement.

Library faculty are expected to collaborate within the Library and beyond in the performance of professional duties that may include, but are not limited to: selecting, organizing, preserving, and facilitating access to materials; supporting teaching, learning, and research; providing outreach to the campus and community; and developing and maintaining digital and technological innovations.

Library faculty participate in scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities to serve the Library, the University, and the information professions. Library faculty are strongly encouraged to pursue external funding for library-related initiatives.

• Works closely with Collection Services unit representatives to review and negotiate electronic resource licenses and user agreements.
• Participates in and actively contributes to ongoing conversations regarding library publishing and institutional repository services.
• Represents the Library within UNC Charlotte and externally on scholarly communications initiatives.
• Advises the Library and Campus in the use, creation, and dissemination of copyrighted works.
• Monitors legal requirements, best practices, and standards pertaining to scholarly communication and public access to research and data that originate from a variety of sources and disseminates relevant information broadly.
• Advises Special Collections and University Archives on fair use and other copyright concerns as they relate to issues such as large-scale digitization, gift agreements, and oral history releases.
• Advocates on behalf of the Library in support of open access and open educational policies and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Develops and delivers instruction and programming on copyright, publishing, legal research, and related topics, as well as provides individual guidance tailored to campus needs.
• Conducts individual consultations with faculty/staff/students on copyright issues related to their research, publishing, and teaching.
• Stays up to date on trends related to open access and scholarly publishing.
• Collaborates with the Office of Legal Affairs on campus-wide copyright and licensing policies and issues.
• Collaborates with liaison librarians and library units to promote copyright and scholarly communication services, increase awareness of current scholarly communications issues, assess faculty needs for services, and adjust library services accordingly.
• Collaborates with library units engaged in library publishing activities in crafting policies and procedures compatible with scholarly communication practices.

The minimum academic credential required for applicants for faculty positions in Atkins Library is completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by time of application.

Graduation with master’s degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean. A second masters in another discipline or an earned doctorate is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of data management requirements for federal grants and publishers is desirable;
• A minimum of 2 years of successful experience in a research library with emphasis on faculty interaction on matters of scholarly communication is preferred;
• Record of scholarly engagement and professional service, including presentations, publications, and service on campus-wide and regional- or national-level -organizations;
• Experience preparing and delivering copyright education and instruction;
• Master’s degree in library or information science, and a J.D degree from an ABA-accredited institution;
• Significant experience engaging with scholarly communication issues as they relate to academic/research libraries and higher education;
• Grant writing experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues associated with intellectual property, author’s rights, open access, archiving rights, institutional repositories, and scholarly publishing, and associated legal and policy issues;
• Experience with reviewing and negotiating library licenses, and with North Carolina contract law.
• Demonstrated skills in building strong relationships and partnerships and effectively advocating on behalf of various constituents and stakeholders;

• Names (including titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

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