Job at University of Michigan Library

The University of Michigan University Library seeks an Intellectual Property Rights Specialist to assist in the development and coordination of several major initiatives within the University Library. The successful candidate will work with the Library's Collection Development Officer, key staff in the Library's Scholarly Publishing Office (SPO), and the Coordinator of the Library's institutional repository initiative (Deep Blue). The Specialist will lead outreach and education efforts on intellectual property issues of concern to campus scholars, as well as work with individual faculty to clear rights for targeted material, and programmatically with Library staff and campus administration to streamline rights acquisition processes. The position requires proficiency with project management, and the interpersonal skills to coordinate across campus faculty, Library staff and external partners. A full description may be accessed at http://www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/intelrights.html Further information is available via Library Human Resources at libhumres[_at_]umich.edu or by phone at 734 764-2546. Review of applications will begin on 5/1/06 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.    

Maria S. Bonn

Director, Scholarly Publishing Office

University of Michigan, University Library     Received on Fri Mar 24 2006 - 04:30:31 GMT