University of Wyoming is hiring: Assistant Librarian Scholarly Communications

Overview

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace.

To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

Job Title

Assistant Librarian - Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian

Job Purpose

The University of Wyoming Libraries invites applications for a Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian.

Reporting to the Chair of Digital and Distinctive Collections, the Scholarly Communications and Open Publishing Librarian will provide expert guidance and training in contemporary scholarly communication issues and will help promote openly accessible models of publishing for UW faculty, staff, and students.

This position will coordinate UW’s institutional repository, WyoScholar, help maintain and promote University of Wyoming Open Journals (on the OJS platform), manage the UW Libraries Open Educational Resources grant program, and assist in the maintenance of the Wyoming Research & Data Index (WRDI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advocate for open access publishing in the university community and beyond
• Provide leadership for and support UW Libraries Open Journals publishing platform
• Promote and support the use of WyoScholar, UW’s institutional repository, to faculty, students, and staff
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the Wyoming Research & Data Index (WRDI)
• Manage UW Libraries Open Educational Resources (OER) grant program
• Assist with web archiving as it relates to preserving the scholarly record using a variety of web archiving tools (e.g. Archive-It, Webrecorder.net, etc.)
• Develop partnerships to support the research lifecycle by collaborating with library and university faculty and departments.
• Serve as point person for advice regarding author rights, copyright, fair use, and related topics
• Coordinate, plan, and execute relevant workshops, outreach, and training efforts for students, faculty, and staff
• Develop and implement training for librarians and staff on issues of scholarly communication and open scholarship

This position reports to the Chair of Digital and Distinctive Collections.

Supplemental Functions

As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service, and professional development: (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw-reg-2-1-approved-10-14-20.pdf).

For more information on the UW Libraries, please visit https://www.uwyo.edu/libraries.

Work Location

On Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Please address all minimum qualifications in your application materials.

• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or ALA-recognized equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of U.S. copyright law, Creative Commons licensing, as well as academic publishing trends

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with instruction, research consultation services, and/or workshops on topics related to scholarly communications to faculty, students, and/or staff in an academic setting
• Knowledge of or experience with best practices for open publishing, open access, licensing, and open educational resources
• Knowledge of or experience with institutional repository and/or publishing platforms (e.g., Open Journal Systems, DSpace, TIND, etc.)

The UW Libraries is committed to providing professional development funding and time to allow qualified candidates to acquire skills and grow into positions.

Required Materials

Complete the online application.

The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Cover letter that addresses job qualifications and duties

Please note: Contact information for 4 work-related references will be requested of top candidates, and must be provided at that time in the search process

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter.

To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter.

However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet.

To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number in your email.

This position will remain open until filled.

Complete applications received by 10/17/2025 will receive full consideration.

Work Authorization

Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.

Hiring Statement / EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

About Laramie

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.

The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties.

We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area.

Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually.

For more information about the region, please visit the site http://visitlaramie.org/