Scholarly Communications Librarian
Cork Metropolitan Area · Full Time
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- Eligibility
- Applicants who are passionate about scholarly publishing, open access, and supporting research excellence are encouraged to apply.
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Job description
Role overview
UCC Library is seeking a Scholarly Communications Librarian to join its Research Services Team at University College Cork in the Cork Metropolitan Area. This position offers the chance to support open research initiatives and help ensure that high-quality research outputs are made freely accessible while meeting both funder and university requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Take ownership of the library’s scholarly communications services and related workflows.
- Support the continued growth and improvement of the Cork Open Research Archive (CORA).
- Manage UCC’s IReL Open Access agreements and related coordination.
- Lead the development of UCC Journals, the university’s Diamond Open Access publishing initiative.
- Work closely with researchers, IT Services, and the Office of the Vice-President for Research & Innovation.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance within the Research Services team.
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about scholarly publishing, open access, and enabling research excellence. The role suits someone who can work across teams, support institutional research goals, and contribute to the advancement of open research at the university.
Application deadline
Applications must be submitted by 28 July 2026 at 12:00 noon.