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Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Business Title
Scholarly Impact Librarian
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on July 16, 2026.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
2016405T
Department Summary
The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Scholarly Impact Librarian in the Research Services department.
Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the Scholarly Impact Librarian provides scholarly impact support to Ohio University researchers, helping them analyze and articulate their research impact using both traditional and alternative metrics, assisting with the promotion of their scholarly output, providing guidance on open access publishing models, and offering training and guidance for supported research tools.
Additionally, the Scholarly Impact Librarian will provide instruction, reference, and consultation services to faculty and students. The librarian will help build sustainable collections that support the University's research and instructional needs in a team environment.
Ohio University is a designated Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution, ranking among the nation's elite research institutions. The Research Services department was established within University Libraries to support and empower our researchers by collaborating throughout the scholarly life cycle in areas including data management, open access scholarship, and impact assessment and promotion, among others.
Specifically, the Scholarly Impact Librarian will:

• Partner with faculty and campus units to understand and promote the University's scholarly research impact using both traditional and alternative metrics.

• Provide consultation services, workshops, and guides to help researchers articulate their individual research impact.

• Manage the integration and promotion of ORCID and other scholarly identifier programs on campus.

• Collaborate with team members and researchers to promote open access publishing models and assist with solutions for hosting open research to the public, including through the OHIO Open Library.

• Work with department members, library colleagues, and other University units to develop services, programming, and digital learning resources to support student and faculty research initiatives, including providing training on library resources and scholarly tools.

• Collaborate with other librarians and library departments to build and maintain collections that support the curriculum and research needs.

• Contribute to providing instruction, reference, and consultation services to the students and faculty.

• Engage in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations, and participation in regional, national, and/or international professional organizations, contributing to the Libraries' best practices and innovative services.

• Serve on Libraries committees, task forces, and other groups to help advance the Libraries' strategic goals, and contribute to achieving assigned annual objectives and KPIs, demonstrating accountability for performance and results.

• Provides outreach and collaboration with the University community.

Additionally, the Scholarly Impact & Social Sciences Librarian must have:

• Demonstrated success working independently and in collaborative assignments.

• A willingness to engage with campus partners at all levels.

• Demonstrated excellence in both written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of bibliometrics, altmetrics, and/or scholarly identifiers for analyzing scholarly impact.

About the Ohio University Libraries
The Ohio University Libraries system consists of the Alden Library, the Music and Dance Library, the Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, as well as five regional campus libraries. With a staff of more than 75 FTE, the Libraries has more than 2.7 million volumes in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $12 million. The Libraries also hosts the Ohio University Press, an award-winning publisher of books about Africa, Appalachia, Southeast Asia, and the Midwest.
The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), OhioLINK, and Lyrasis, a national consortium of libraries.
The Libraries Strategic Plan can be found here.
Position Profile
Provides specialized expertise through collection management, research support, and instruction within a disciplinary area of information management.
Level Summary
Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May assist in mentoring or training new employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.
Problem Solving
Handles a variety of problems with some independence.
Independence of Action
Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Master's degree accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent national or international body and 1 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching or presentation experience.
• Experience working in an academic library.

Department
Library
Pay Rate
The target salary range is $52,000 to $59,000 commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity.
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
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Pay Grade
16
Pay Range
$44,592.00-$74,196.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family
Library Services/Museum
Job Sub Family
Subject Specialist
Job Level
IC2
Job Open Date
06/18/2026
Posting End Date
07/16/2026
Planning Unit
Library
Work Schedule
Typical work expectations are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary. Ohio University Libraries do offer hybrid and flexible work options.
Months
12 month
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Beth Tragert, tragerte@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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