The Mission

As the primary advocate for the entire evolution of scholarly research, you will drive the growth of our institutional repository, ScholarHub@糖心Vlog传媒LittleRock. Your goal will be to empower faculty and students by maximizing the reach and impact of their work through open access initiatives and innovative digital preservation.

Key Responsibilities

• Repository Leadership: Strategically manage ScholarHub and supervise staff dedicated to digital preservation.
• Open Access Advocacy: Manage OA funds, oversee “read & publish” agreements, and guide faculty through publishing pathways and author rights.
• Educational Outreach: Design and lead workshops on research impact, licensing, and scholarly communication trends.
• Affordability Initiatives: Collaborate with campus stakeholders to integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) and affordable course content into the curriculum.
• Professional Growth: Engage in high-level scholarship and service consistent with a tenure-track faculty appointment.

Who We鈥檙e Looking For

The ideal candidate is a collaborative communicator who stays ahead of the curve in digital scholarship.

Required:

• A Master鈥檚 degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in institutional repositories or digital scholarship.
• Strong knowledge of current trends in Open Access, OER, and data management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and instructional skills.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to build a program from the ground up. If you are passionate about democratizing information and supporting the next generation of researchers, we want to hear from you!

Full details of the description and apply here: 

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Williams鈥� research project explored African American patients鈥� experiences with Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), guided by communication theory to examine how stigma, trust, and culturally responsive care shape counseling experiences and resilience.

The Karen Russ Memorial Award of $500 is awarded each spring to the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock student who best utilizes, applies, and visualizes government data in his/her research. In her Expo project, Williams used U.S. government behavioral health data to contextualize national disparities that shape help-seeking and stigma. Specifically, data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) were used to document the mental health treatment gap for Black/African American adults. She also drew on SAMHSA NSDUH reports to situate patterns related to mental illness, treatment utilization, and disparities by race/ethnicity.

These federal resources established the analytical framework and justification for her qualitative narrative study. To enhance her presentation, Williams incorporated a visual data snapshot on her Research Expo poster, utilizing a QR code to offer attendees immediate access to her complete APA references and the primary government documents. 

The Ottenheimer Library faculty and staff congratulate Ms. Williams on winning this award.

About the Karen Russ Memorial Award

The Karen Russ Memorial Award for Excellence in Research was established by the Ottenheimer Library in honor of our late colleague, Karen Russ. Karen served as the government documents librarian for over 20 years and assisted 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students and faculty in research, specializing in government information, data, and statistics.

The award is presented annually to the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock student who demonstrates outstanding use of government data in their research. The Ottenheimer Library faculty and staff applaud the recipients for their impressive achievement and dedication to academic inquiry.

The Ottenheimer Library applauds Latara Williams for her dedication to academic excellence and her impressive use of government data to advocate for health equity.

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Why This Matters

Typically, publishing听Open Access (OA)听requires expensive Article Processing Charges (APCs). Under this new deal, those fees are听fully covered听for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock researchers. By removing financial barriers, the library ensures that work gains higher visibility, more citations, and a global reach鈥攁ll at zero cost.

Key Benefits for Faculty

• 1,280+ Journals:听APCs are waived for Wiley鈥檚 hybrid journals across nearly every discipline.
• Seamless Workflow:听A step-by-step Wiley Journal is available to help navigate funding requests during submission.
• Broad Impact:听This joins a growing list of over 6,200 journals covered by collective agreements.

Get Started

Ready to publish? Check eligibility and browse the full list of the 6200 journals covered at Ottenheimer Library on the听Read and Publish Agreements听page.

Note:听If a preferred journal isn’t covered by this agreement, faculty may still be eligible for assistance through the听Open Access Publishing Support Fund.

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The Karen Russ Memorial Award for Excellence in Research is officially looking for its next recipient. This $500 award is specifically designed to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding skill in using, applying, or visualizing government data within their Expo projects.

Who was Karen Russ?

This award carries special weight within the Trojan community. It was established in memory of Karen Russ, who served as the elective Government Documents Librarian at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Ottenheimer Library. Karen was a passionate advocate for information literacy and a master at navigating the vast world of public records. This award ensures that her dedication to making government information accessible and useful lives on through the next generation of researchers.

Learn more and apply here: Karen Russ Memorial Award for Excellence in Research Award Application

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Attend the Town Hall

Come share your ideas directly with the Library Vision Partners and help us finalize our plans
for equipment, resources and programming.

飩� When: Wednesday, March 11th, 4:00 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM
飩� Where: Ottenheimer Library, Room 100A (Active Classroom)
飩� Perks: Refreshments will be provided!

Take the Survey

Can鈥檛 make it to the town hall? We still want to hear from you. Please complete the short Trojan
Forge Interest Survey to help us create a makerspace that best meets your need.

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If you鈥檝e already integrated Open Educational Resources (OER) into your curriculum or navigated the complexities of open licensing, you know the impact these tools have on student success. Your practical experience is an invaluable asset to our campus. We are officially inviting you to share your insights and project successes by presenting a Lightning Talk to our community. This event is a collaboration between eLearning and Ottenheimer Library.

What is Open Education Week?

is a global celebration of the movement to make learning more accessible and affordable. At its core, Open Education involves using resources that are free to access and carry “open” licenses, allowing others to legally reuse, adapt, and share them. It is a dedicated week for creators, librarians, and student champions to showcase how these materials鈥攆rom textbooks to full-degree pathways鈥攁re evolving the way we teach and learn today. 

Why Present to Our Campus?

Sharing your work with colleagues and students right here at home is a powerful way to influence our local academic culture and spark institutional change.

• Earn Professional Credit: All presenters will receive 10 ATLE points in recognition of their contribution to campus professional development.
• Foster Campus Collaboration: Connect with fellow faculty and staff facing similar challenges, opening the door for cross-departmental projects.
• Demonstrate Impact: Show the campus community how open practices are directly improving engagement and affordability in your courses.
• Strengthen Your Portfolio: These presentations are a fantastic way to document your service for internal reviews and tenure files.

Fast-Paced & Focused: The Lightning Talk

We are exclusively seeking Lightning Talks for this event. This format is perfect for delivering a punchy, concentrated burst of information without the stress of a long-form lecture:

• Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, from 10:30鈥�11:30 a.m.
• Location: Room 100A and online.
• Time Limit: 5 minutes (solo or collaborative).
• Visuals: Up to 20 slides.
• The Goal: Focus on one clear takeaway鈥攚hether it鈥檚 a specific resource, a creative teaching strategy, or a quick “lesson learned” that your peers can use immediately.

These talks will serve as the culmination of our campus OE Week celebrations, providing a high-energy finale to our week of learning.

Topic Ideas

Interested in presenting but need some topic ideas? Check out the OE Week handbook (specifically the 鈥淲hat to talk about and how鈥� tab) for some inspiration.

Submit Your Proposal

The strength of the open movement lies in our collective knowledge. You are already doing the work鈥攏ow we invite you to lead the conversation here on campus.

Submit your proposal through this link: [ ] Submissions close February 27, 2026.

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Due to predicted winter weather conditions, the Ottenheimer Library will be closed Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25. The library will resume operations when the campus reopens.

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Mon 鈥� Thu: 7:30 a.m. 鈥� 11:00 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 a.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m.
Sat: 12:00 p.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 1:00 p.m. 鈥� 11:00 p.m.

Exceptions:

March 22: Closed
March 23鈥�26: 8:00 a.m. 鈥� 6:00 p.m.
March 27鈥�28: Closed
May 25: Closed (Memorial Day)

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Interim Hours

• 惭辞苍诲补测鈥揟丑耻谤蝉诲补测: 8 a.m.鈥�6 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m.鈥�5 p.m.
• 厂补迟耻谤诲补测鈥揝耻苍诲补测: Closed

Exceptions

• December 22: 8 a.m.鈥�5 p.m.
• December 23鈥揓anuary 2: Closed for winter break
• January 19: Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

During this stretch of the semester, the library remains a quiet, steady space for the campus community. Whether it鈥檚 a quick stop for resources or a longer study session, we look forward to welcoming everyone who drops in throughout the season. Stay warm, and enjoy the winter weeks ahead!

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