Assistant Librarian, Scholarly Communications

The Opportunity

The John C. Hitt Library at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking Scholarly Communication Assistant Librarian to join our Digital Scholarship Department in the Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility division. This 12-month, non-tenure track position leads campus efforts to support ethical, inclusive, and open research practices. The successful candidate will bring strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across campus units, along with expertise in scholarly communication areas such as open access publishing, copyright, licensing, and research data management. With a deep commitment to open knowledge infrastructures, they will promote responsible research dissemination and engagement with open publishing platforms and practices.

About the UCF Libraries

The UCF Libraries enhance student success and faculty excellence through a dynamic network of libraries and information professionals. Serving the UCF community across multiple campuses, including the flagship John C. Hitt Library, we provide seamless support services, essential resources, and cutting-edge technology to optimize research and visibility. Our mission is to empower and collaborate with our community to promote academic success, research, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Our forward-thinking organizational structure is designed to maximize impact:

• Academic Engagement: Partnering with students, faculty, and the community.

• Administrative Services: Offering comprehensive financial, physical, and talent support.

• Resources & Discovery: Curating and optimizing access to vital content.

• Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility: Leveraging technology and elevating the research enterprise.

At the UCF Libraries, you will be part of a team dedicated to innovation, curiosity, and enhancing academic leadership and student achievement. Ready to make your mark in our modern and innovative environment? Discover more at http://library.ucf.edu.

Also, be sure to check out Boundless Learning: Redefining the Library Experience (https://stars.library.ucf.edu/lib-docs/428/), the UCF Libraries' 2024-2027 Strategic Directions, to learn more about our transformative journey.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation and support to students, faculty, and staff on scholarly communication practices for research, teaching, and learning.

• Advocate for open access initiatives and equitable publishing models across campus.

• Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and training on topics such as open publishing, copyright, data management, and emerging scholarly communication practices.

• Create and maintain educational resources including research guides, videos, and tutorials to support the campus community.

• Monitor trends and developments in the field to inform programming, outreach, and strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in library and/or information science, or terminal degree in relevant field, from an accredited institution by time of hire.

• Demonstrated understanding of scholarly communication, including areas such as open access publishing, copyright, licensing, and research data management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and delivering instruction, training, or outreach to different audiences, including faculty, students, and staff.

• Experience leading or contributing to the development and implementation of institutional open access and scholarly communication initiatives.

• Knowledge of current trends and issues in open knowledge infrastructures and scholarly communication.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates must upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Ying Zhang at ying.zhang@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Assistant Librarian salary starts at $60,000.

Application review begins on 1/8/2026.

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.