Open Scholarship and Digital Initiatives Replacement Librarian (Copyright Services and Open Scholarship)

The University of Ottawa Library seeks an innovative, motivated and service-oriented Open Scholarship and Digital Initiatives Replacement Librarian (Copyright Services and Open Scholarship). The successful candidate will be a creative individual who works well with other colleagues in a challenging and changing environment.

Setting: The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinabé-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s Capital.)

Title of the position: Open Scholarship and Digital Initiatives Replacement Librarian (Copyright Services and Open Scholarship)

Duties: The incumbent is responsible, under the direction of the Copyright Officer and Manager, for activities in support of compliance and proactive management of copyright matters for the University of Ottawa. The incumbent actively engages in education and outreach to provide guidance on copyright issues related to teaching, research, and library services.

The incumbent also serves the research and scholarly needs of faculty and students by supporting new modes of scholarly communication, with a focus on open scholarship principles, and in support of the strategic objectives of the University of Ottawa and its library.

Terms: Replacement Librarian (1 year term)

Wage: Rank and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance.

Location of work: Library, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Contact information: Talia Chung, University Librarian and Vice-Provost (Knowledge Systems), University of Ottawa Library, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. [email protected] .

Skills requirements:

• Education: A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent.
• Work experience:
  
  • Knowledge of Canadian copyright legislation including current issues within higher education;
  • Knowledge of broad trends and issues relating to one or more of the following: open education, open pedagogy, open licensing, open access, open science, open scholarship, scholarly communication
  • Excellent leadership, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
  • A proven service orientation with a willingness to collaborate and share expertise, as well as work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups;
  • Experience in management, organization and marketing of library services;
  • Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to make presentations and train in both official languages.

Application deadline:

• The position will remain open until filled, and we will begin reviewing applications on November 26th, 2021

Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter, with their name in the document title. If librarians currently employed at the University of Ottawa are interested in this position, the opportunity of an interim appointment would be available.

The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.