Copyright Librarian Position: U.S. Naval War College Library at the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island; Deadline for Application: September 28, 2018

The U.S. Naval War College Library at the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, is recruiting for the position Copyright Librarian. The announcement will be posted on USAJobs website and run from September 24^th to September 28^th.  Applications are made online at USAJobs. Be prepared to submit your resume and college transcripts as part of your application package. To find job openings at the Naval War College search on the keywords Naval War College or Newport Rhode Island. Individuals interested in this position can learn more about the application process by visiting USAJobs and can begin by creating their account and uploading their resume and other required documentation.  Applicants, including Department of Navy employees, will be required to submit both eligibility and qualification supporting documents at the time of application.

The Institution: The Naval War College (NWC) is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy.  It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges to grant a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies.  The NWC Library, named in honor of Rear Admiral Henry Effingham Eccles, recently adopted a Learning Commons model with the completion of a new, state-of-the-art 86,000 square foot facility that brings together under one roof the Library, Writing Center, Information Resources Department (IT), Dean of Students, Café, and Bookstore. 

The Library is composed of both general and classified library collections serving approximately 650 resident students and 5,000 distance education students. The print collections contain over 200,000 books and documents covering naval and military science, history and strategy, management, economics, international relations, international law, oceanography, and political science. Regional studies, leadership and ethics, cybersecurity, and irregular warfare have been given increased emphasis over the last decade. The Classified Library contains over 53,000 titles, including Joint and Naval Warfare Publications, including doctrine, Joint Electronic Library, and the Joint Doctrine, Education, and Training Information System.

The Position: This is a newly created position located in the Circulation Department of the Naval War College (NWC) Library, an organizational component of the Office of the Provost, and reports to the Head of Circulation.  The Circulation Department is primarily concerned with collection management, circulation, print and electronic reserves, document delivery services, and copyright.

The incumbent serves as a knowledgeable and service-oriented licensing and copyright professional who leads the copyright program for the NWC.  This includes performing a variety of functions and processes that relate to the implementation of copyright policy, formulation of procedures, licensing negotiation, workflows, and obtaining copyright permissions for all forms of published and unpublished materials requested by all NWC faculty and staff.

Typical duties include:

• Manages the NWC's copyright requirements and serves as the NWC copyright subject matter expert.  Develops and communicates copyright policies and procedures to the NWC students, staff and faculty, making adjustments, providing instruction, and making recommendations for changes.
• Develops, organizes and delivers seminars, programs, modules, and workshops to educate faculty, students, and other campus partners about copyright, scholarly communication, author’s rights, and licensing issues and practices in tandem with the Research and Instruction Librarians.
• Collaborates with members of the NWC faculty, staff, and senior leadership in researching and processing copyright permissions for courseware readings and electronic reserves.
• Responds to licensing queries from within the Library and across the NWC and keeps up-to-date on copyright law, licenses and fair dealing.  Liaises with the Staff Judge Advocate's Office and General Counsel’s Office to provide copyright direction to NWC students, Staff and Faculty.
• Monitors the cost-effective use of funds for obtaining copyright permissions for the NWC and by recommending the outright purchase of materials when appropriate.
• Maintains copyright clearance, permission, and disapproval files as required by the Federal Records Management program implemented by the College and U.S. Code and copyright law.
• Liaises with other Joint Professional Military Education and academic institutions to develop and promote community engagement tools.  Liaises with other college and university copyright positions to maintain currency, identify best practices, and share information

Required Qualifications and Competencies:  Your resume must provide evidence of sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. For more details see the job positing when it is released in USAJobs.

The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

For additional information about the position please contact Ms. Lori Brostuen, Deputy Director at 401-841-2642 or email lori.brostuen@usnwc.edu.