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Scholarly Communications and Open Access Librarian, Biddle Law Library (Hybrid Eligible)
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
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Posted Job Title
Scholarly Communications and Open Access Librarian, Biddle Law Library (Hybrid Eligible)
Job Profile Title
Librarian B
Job Description Summary
Penn Law is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished law schools. The school offers a distinctive cross-disciplinary legal education, drawing on the depth and breadth of the University of Pennsylvania. The resulting intellectual opportunities and professional relationships bridge traditional boundaries and disciplines, making Penn Law an extraordinarily supportive academic community for its scholars and students alike.
Penn Law staff play a critical role in providing a world-class educational environment, supporting faculty, students, alumni, and fellow staff members in a collaborative and ambitious environment.
The Biddle Law Library is an inclusive team of professionals with a kind, collaborative spirit and a drive to innovate. We meet our strategic goals by fostering a mutually supportive culture that encourages teamwork, while also creating space for individuals to cultivate their own initiatives. The Law School and law library administration provide abundant support and guidance for new projects and ideas to flourish. Biddle is an integral part of the Penn Carey Law community. We provide essential support to our world-class faculty, highly motivated student body, and welcoming, convivial staff. Biddle team members have ample opportunities for professional growth, including funding for professional development, collaboration across departments and colleges, and freedom to explore new areas of interest. Penn supports its employees' well-being with a sensible approach to hybrid work, excellent benefits, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Scholarly Data and Innovation, the Scholarly Communications and Open Access Librarian will serve a critical role in supporting and enhancing the prolific scholarship of the Penn Carey Law faculty. This position oversees digital publication of the intellectual output of the law school on multiple online platforms. The librarian will develop a communication and training plan to counsel and educate faculty and students on topics including: best practices in preparing and submitting scholarship for publication, the benefits of open access publishing, strategies for promoting and publicizing published works, and updating and curating online faculty profiles.
The ideal candidate will combine a strong service orientation, exceptional communication skills, an interest in creativity, curiosity, and a collegial spirit. The Biddle Law Library also provides strong institutional support for professional development and a commitment to creating opportunities for professional growth.
Job Description
Oversee and participate in posting of Penn Carey Law Scholarship to online platforms, repositories, and faculty profiles
- Oversees and participates in the addition and maintenance of Law School scholarly works on the Penn Carey Law Institutional Repository
- Oversees and participates in the addition and maintenance of Law School faculty working papers on SSRN
- Works with faculty to create, update and curate online profiles, including BePress' Expert Gallery, HeinOnline, Google Scholar, ORCID, and SSRN
- Manages staff and student workers in the posting of Penn Law scholarship; monitors and adjusts publication workflows
Communicate with the Penn Carey Law Community about publication process and best practices
- Develops educational materials, presentations, and workshops on issues related to publication of works, including journal selection and submission, impact, publicity, copyright awareness, and open access
- Serves as a library liaison to the student-edited journals at Penn Carey Law to consult and advise on best practices for digital publication
- Serves as an advocate in the Penn Carey Law community for open access publishing
Research and Identify Technologies and Processes that will improve scholarly communications and impact Coordinates with the Associate Director for Scholarly Data and Innovation on strategies for measuring and increasing scholarly impact through online presentation and publicity of faculty works on digital platforms
- Investigates tools and techniques for automating online publication of scholarly works
- Stays abreast of new platforms, technologies, methods, and trends for scholarly communication, both within the legal academy and in other disciplines
Other Duties as Assigned -
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program
- 1 year experience working in a higher education setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Commitment to the Penn Law Ideals
Preferred Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Experience working with publications and scholarly communications in a higher education setting
- Experience developing training sessions and creating informative documentation
- Interest and/or experience in educating and advocating for open access publishing
- Experience managing staff and/or student workers
- Experience and/or training in data collection, analysis, and visualization
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / School
Law School
Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $66,183.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Tanenbaum-Hall-Biddle-Law-Library---2nd-Floor/Scholarly-Communications-and-Open-Access-Librarian--Biddle-Law-Library--Hybrid-Eligible-_JR00056090
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