Fwd: Job Post: Scholarly Communication Librarian at Utah State University Libraries
CUA LibraryInformationScience
We are excited to invite applications for a new Scholarly Communication Librarian to join our Research Support team. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.
Review will begin on October 1st, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Please feel free to share this message with anyone who may be interested in this position.
Best,
Kacy
Kacy Lundstrom
Head, Research Strategy & Innovation
Utah State University Libraries
Assistant Librarian (Scholarly Communication Librarian)
The Utah State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative and user-centered candidate for the position of Scholarly Communication Librarian to join a team supporting our communities in discovering, creating, and sharing knowledge. The Scholarly Communication Librarian provides expertise in open science as well as research impact, integrity, and reproducibility, delivering timely education and outreach services relevant to the evolving research ecosystem.
We view open research as a vital component of USU’s land-and space-grant mission and the university’s continued success as a Carnegie R1 Research Institution. The Scholarly Communication Librarian will be a critical position to the Libraries’ strategic growth and help envision exciting new initiatives at USU Libraries.
Working with a team of librarians, the Scholarly Communication Librarian engages with students and faculty to support emerging open knowledge and scholarly communication initiatives in all fields. Collaborating with library colleagues and groups across campus, including the Office of Research, this position will also help develop strategic initiatives and partnerships by conducting outreach and providing education on topics such as open science and researcher identity and impact. The Scholarly Communication Librarian also engages with students and faculty as a member of the STEM liaison team.
Reporting to the head of Research Strategy and Innovation, the position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Support and mentorship are built into the tenure process. The estimated start date for the position is January 2026. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop the expertise needed to support initiatives in the areas of open science, research impact, and research integrity.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the library and across USU to develop robust, sustainable, and targeted research tools and programs for all faculty, students, and staff.
- Provide expertise and instruction on resources and tools that enhance engagement in every stage of the research lifecycle.
- Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of the Libraries’ scholarly communication initiatives.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends, tools and resources related to scholarly communication services.
- Provide research support through consultations and instruction as part of the STEM liaison team.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited MLS, or international equivalent by December 2025
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of or interest in current practices and emerging trends in scholarly communication
- Interest in engaging with and supporting STEM researchers
- Commitment to responding flexibly and effectively to the shifting needs and priorities of the Libraries and Libraries' constituents.
- Interest and ability to engage in ongoing professional development, research, and service activity, to achieve promotion and tenure
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in academic libraries
- Experience supporting open initiatives
- Experience with instruction, including classroom, online or one-on-one
Submit your application here: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9466/assistant-librarian-%28scholarly-communication-librarian%29/job
Review will begin on October 1st, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary is minimum of $55,000, plus excellent benefits including a 14.2% (starting at $7,810) annual retirement contribution. Utah State University offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical and dental, and 22 days/year vacation. USU Libraries provides generous support for professional development and travel. The Libraries support a flexible work environment with opportunities for hybrid positions. Relocation assistance is available.
Utah State University is a multi-campus land-grant institution serving a student population of 28,000. The main campus is situated in the beautiful Cache Valley 80 miles north of
Salt Lake City and offers an affordable cost of living. USU is just minutes from two mountain ranges and within a half-day’s drive of six national parks, providing a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The University benefits from the Merrill-Cazier
Library, a beautiful, recently constructed building with an automatic retrieval system, allowing for creative and student-centered uses of space.
Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the open position, the campus, and the USU Libraries. Register for full details or to receive a recording of the webinar if you are not able to join at the scheduled time:
Wednesday, September 17th, 5-6PM (MST): https://usu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E9hT8ra8Qk6owWftZPXZiA
The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript.
Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Britt Fagerheim, Associate Dean for Public Services (britt.f...@usu.edu).
