Copyright Librarian
The Copyright Librarian leads The Ohio State University Libraries program for
offering support, services, and policies that address copyright and
intellectual property. This tenure-track faculty position provides operational,
tactical, and strategic leadership for University Libraries copyright services
and is responsible for developing and promoting educational guidelines and
programs around rights, permissions, and fair use as they pertain to the
scholarly research life cycle. The Copyright Librarian develops policy and
practice affecting the use and dissemination of library-created, -digitized,
-published, -stewarded, -owned, or -licensed content and is responsible for the
development and modification of copyright policies, procedures, and processes
for risk assessment and risk management for units of University Libraries.
Reporting to the Scholarly Sharing Strategist, the Copyright Librarian leads
Copyright Services and supervises one staff member and up to 1 FTE student
assistants. Copyright Services is a key partner with Special Collections and
Area Studies, Acquisitions and Discovery, Research Services, and others.
University Libraries values include Equity with a commitment to advancing
diversity, inclusivity, access, and social justice. All University Libraries
leaders are expected to actively champion diversity and inclusion in the
workplace, broader organization and profession, and foster a collegial,
nurturing work culture. The Copyright Librarian consistently demonstrates
commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery,
Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship
(https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance
the work of Content and Access. All other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
· Provides vision, focus, and leadership for copyright services within
University Libraries.
· Manages the staff and operations in the Copyright Services unit.
· As a member of the Scholarly Sharing team, engages with partners
within University Libraries, with other campus constituencies, and with
external partners to support the advancement of strategic activities in
copyright services and scholarly sharing.
· Fosters a close working relationship with the Office of Legal Affairs
and the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation.
· Leads development and implementation of copyright policies and
strategies that enable broader access, use, and preservation of University
Libraries collections.
· Develops recommendations on rights issues related to University
Libraries collections, their stewardship, and related services including
digital collections, publishing agreements, author agreements, and gift
agreements.
· Leads instructional activities relating to copyright, fair use, and
best practices in the management of author’s rights and appropriate reuse of
copyrighted content.
· Provides guidance to faculty, researchers, authors, staff, and
students on issues related to the application of copyright law and university
policies, in particular as they relate to ownership of copyright under Ohio
State’s Intellectual Property Policy.
· Promotes engagement with and leadership contributions to national
conversations relating to copyright.
Required Qualifications
· An ALA-accredited master’s degree, a master’s degree with
specialization in archives, a master’s degree in museum studies or a comparable
graduate degree in one of the above fields from a non-U.S. university, reviewed
on a case-by-case basis, or a Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an ABA-accredited
institution.
· Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience including
progressively responsible leadership experience.
· Expertise in copyright law as it relates to fair use and library
exemptions, new models of scholarly communication, Open Access, author’s
rights, and scholarly use of intellectual property.
· A track record of building effective partnerships and sustaining
relationships in a collaborative and complex environment.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate and communicate
complex legal and policy concepts to non-specialist audiences.
· Commitment to librarianship, scholarship, and service, which are
required criteria to meet University and University Libraries requirements for
promotion and tenure.
https://oaa.osu.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/governance-documents/university-libraries/Libraries-APT_2019-12-10.pdf
Desired Qualifications
· Track record of providing guidance to faculty, researchers, authors,
and students on issues related to the application of copyright law, fair use,
and author’s rights.
· Evidence of scholarly contribution and engagement with organizations
or multi-institutional initiatives in the arena of copyright services.
· Evidence of successful and creative management of staff and services.
· Experience in successfully presenting educational programs and
resources to diverse audiences.
Discover Ohio State
For over 150 years, The Ohio State University's campus in Columbus has been the
stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for innovation. The
university's main campus is one of America's largest and most comprehensive. As
Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public universities, Ohio State also
includes a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and
research center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence
throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio.
About The Ohio State University Libraries
The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances
effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship
and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of
Ohio, the nation, and the world. Libraries faculty and staff live these values
in all that we do: Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship.
Learn about our strategic directions here
https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions.
The Libraries’ greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise
produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual
improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries
meets the diverse and evolving information needs of university students,
faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.
As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide,
national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic
research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance
our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources,
support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future
learners. Information about the Libraries is available at
https://library.osu.edu.
The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to
pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic priorities
that facilitate, celebrate and honor diversity, inclusion, access and social
justice. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing
this environment, and we encourage candidates to apply who share these values.
Appointment
This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty
member. The candidate will be required to meet university and Libraries
requirements for promotion and tenure. Faculty rank at either Assistant
Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor are dependent on qualifications
and experience.
The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio
State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make
a real difference to people. We believe that the university should be a place
where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of
violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, and intimidation. As such,
finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an
authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior
employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of
employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate
and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such
information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to
sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial
fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct;
and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a
candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may
reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University
becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that
were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and
reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.
Salary
$70,000 to $80,000 annual salary negotiable.
Benefits
The university offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days’ vacation, 15
days’ sick leave, 11 holidays, hospitalization, major medical,
surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life
insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement
choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see:
https://hr.osu.edu/new-employees/benefits-overview.
Application
Please submit cover letter, CV, references, and application at
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Copyright-Librarian_R50998
by July 10, 2022.
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Ohio
State University is a member of the Association of College and Research
Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance.
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