Open Strategies Librarian

The W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University ( NKU) seeks a dynamic, visionary, and patron-focused individual to serve as Open Strategies Librarian. This teaching professor faculty position is responsible for leading, sustaining, and developing new course material affordability programs, including an established Open Educational Resource ( OER) program. As part of the Library Access Services team, the Open Strategies Librarian will cultivate relationships with faculty, staff, and students and participate in projects that support scholarly communication, copyright/intellectual property, and course affordability work of the department. Aligning directly with the University's strategic plan, this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality, low- or no-cost resources are available to support student learning outcomes. Successful candidates will have a strong working knowledge of OERs, open licensing, and open publishing. As a teaching professor, the Open Strategies Librarian will be expected to participate on library and campus-wide committees and NKU governance.

The W. Frank Steely Library provides a wide range of library services to support the University's commitment to its Success by Design strategic framework, which promotes student success by embracing the academic needs of students and faculty in each academic college. Library faculty and staff have enhanced traditional services to better address 21st century information needs and are collaborative partners across campus.

NKU is a public comprehensive university located in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area. The university delivers innovative, learner-centered education and engages in impactful scholarly and creative activities, all of which empower students for fulfilling careers and meaningful lives while contributing to the social and economic vitality of the region. NKU has almost 14,000 students, over 2,000 faculty and staff. It offers 79 undergraduate degree programs, master's degrees in 21 disciplines, graduate certificates in 15 areas, two doctoral programs, a law degree, and in a partnership with the University of Kentucky and St. Elizabeth Hospital, opened a medical school in the fall of 2019.

* Project management experience, with the ability to guide projects that require collaboration and coordination with internal and/or external partners from initial idea to completion.

* Experience with and/or demonstrated knowledge of how to plan and facilitate library programs (e.g., workshops, community events, or instruction sessions).

* Experience with, knowledge of, or interest in learning about relevant digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to: Learning Management Systems (especially Canvas); open licensing (Creative Commons); and digital publishing (institutional repositories).

* Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility practices for websites and digital resources.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.