Position Available: Scholarly Communications and Intellectual Pro=

[Allan Scherlen <scherlnag@appstate.edu>]

Position Title: Scholarly Communications and Intellectual
Property Librarian

Appalachian State University Library, Boone, North Carolina

The University Library at Appalachian State University seeks a
creative and proactive individual for a newly defined position of
Scholarly Communications and Intellectual Property Librarian. The
position is responsible for uniting and strengthening the
Library's efforts in scholarly communications and intellectual
property. The successful candidate will lead scholarly
communication outreach efforts to the campus community; will
develop and provide intellectual property and copyright services
for the campus; and will develop and administer policies and
procedures related to the ASU Institutional Repository and
Faculty Publications Database. This position demands leadership
abilities and the ability to work with library and university
constituencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a working group in developing and promoting outreach efforts
about such issues as authors' rights, copyright, open access, and
the value of depositing scholarship in the ASU Institutional
Repository; monitor and share expertise on current developments
in scholarly communications, open access, and institutional
repositories; serve as the official ASU Library representative
for these areas; and provide reference consultations and
instruction, including off campus.

Develop and provide information to faculty, staff, and students
about copyright, intellectual property, and fair use; develop and
oversee a copyright permissions service for the university
community that negotiates and subsidizes the use of copyrighted
material for educational and research purposes; ensure
intellectual property compliance within all library services
including reserves, digital collections, electronic resources,
and use of the Library's electronic classrooms; and work with
General Counsel, the Graduate School, and other groups to develop
comprehensive intellectual property policies, procedures, and
support services for use across campus.

Develop policies governing deposit of scholarly materials,
procedures and workflow for the institutional repository. Provide
usage data and assess the impact, functionality, and
effectiveness of the Institutional Repository and Faculty
Publications Database. Supervise at least one staff member.

All library faculty are expected to participate in the Library's
information literacy program both on and off campus and to engage
in an active program of scholarship, library and professional
service as outlined in the University's Faculty Handbook and the
Library's Departmental Personnel Committee Guidelines. This
position will monitor national and international trends and
legislation in the areas of responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required:

*American Library Association accredited master's degree.

*Demonstrated ability in managing and completing projects.

*Demonstrated understanding of scholarly communications and
institutional repository issues.

*Demonstrated understanding of standards and technologies
relevant to institutional repositories.

*Excellent written and oral communication skills.

*Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

*Potential to meet the library's requirement scholarship,
service, and leadership.

Preferred:

*Professional academic library experience.

*Supervisory experience.

*Experience communicating with faculty and other campus
constituencies.

*Experience presenting at professional workshops or conferences.

*Commitment to developing expertise in scholarly communications,
institutional repositories, open access, and policies related to
copyright and fair use.

*Second advanced degree. Rank as an Assistant Professor and
continued employment beyond the Instructor term requires an
advanced degree in addition to the ALA- accredited master's
degree.

*Life experiences similar to those of under-represented
populations at Appalachian. The Library strongly encourages
applications from members of ethnic and racial groups
representative of Appalachian's student minorities, principally
African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and
Asian Americans.

This twelve-month position may be filled at the Instructor,
Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor rank. Rank as an
Assistant or Associate Professor and continued employment beyond
the Instructor term require an advanced degree in addition to the
MLS. Salary and rank are determined on the basis of
qualifications and experience. Minimum salaries for the ranks
are: Instructor $45,000, Assistant Professor $50,000, and
Associate Professor $55,000.

Review of completed applications will begin April 3, 2009 and
will continue until position filled. Send completed application,
including a statement of qualifications; a full resume of
education and relevant experience; and the names, address,
emails, and telephone numbers of at least three persons who are
knowledgeable about your qualifications for this position to: Dr.
Mary Reichel, Attn: Scholarly Communications and Intellectual
Property Librarian Search, Belk Library and Information Commons,
218 College Street, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
28608; or electronically to Sherrye Perry at
perrysj@appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is a constituent institution of the
seventeen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in
Boone, North Carolina, the University has over 15,000 students,
primarily in bachelor's and master's programs. Appalachian has
both a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance
education programs. Belk Library and Information Commons is a
beautifully designed and heavily used facility with over 1
million visits per year. Additional information about the
Library, the University, and the surrounding area may be found at
http://www.appstate.edu

Appalachian State University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in education and employment to all applicants,
students, and employees. The university does not discriminate in
access to its educational programs and activities, or with
respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on
the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex,
gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age,
disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The university
actively promotes diversity among students and employees. The
university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

--
Allan Scherlen
Associate Professor
Social Sciences Librarian
Appalachian State University
218 College Street
PO Box 32026
Boone, NC  28608

828-262-2285
828-262-3001 (fax)
scherlnag@appstate.edu