Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
The International Monetary Fund is looking to recruit a reliable, dynamic, and collaborative Librarian (Copyright and Data Compliance) for the Data and Information Section within the Corporate Services and Facilities Department.
The Data and Information Section serves the data and information needs of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG) and consists of three functional teams: the Content Management & Data Licensing Team (CD) which negotiates access to a broad range of market data, news and analytical sources that give timely, current, and deep insight into global financial markets and macroeconomic indicators; the Digital Discovery and Access Team (DDA) which is responsible for overseeing the technology infrastructure and enables the discovery and access to information resources and market data; and the Research & Data Services Team (RDS) which is responsible for research services, training, client engagement, and oversees the physical spaces including the IMF Library and the Data Zone. In addition, the Section is responsible for providing guidance on copyright and compliance efforts and works closely with the Legal Department at the IMF.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Librarian, under the supervision of the Team Lead for Content Management & Data Licensing, will work closely with the existing Copyright and Data Compliance Librarian and assist in all aspects of copyright risk mitigation and licensing. The main duties include:
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant use of data and information resources.
- Providing timely answers to copyright and usage questions from Fund staff.
- Assisting in the due diligence of projects based on the use of third-party data and help users seek permission as needed.
- Documenting and communicating usage rights information from the license agreement for user reference.
- Assisting with the review of license agreements and negotiate appropriate usage rights, as needed.
- Monitoring course completion statistics for the mandatory online copyright course and liaise with internal stakeholders to address any gaps in completion.
- Contributing to the growth of the copyright awareness training program.
- Monitoring and remaining current on legislative developments in copyright, fair use, intellectual property, licensing, open access and related matters.
Requirements
- Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in library or information science, or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience providing copyright or licensing services and guidance in a corporate or academic setting, is required.
Specialized Skills/Knowledge:
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing contracts and licenses, particularly in the context of market data.
- Interest and knowledge of US Copyright law, including as it pertains to new technologies such as Text and Data Mining (TDM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Proven understanding of electronic information resources landscape and associated issues.
- Previous work experience providing training and presentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills required.
- Copyright management certification preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Competencies:
- Willingness to provide help, assistance, and support to others; strong customer-support skills.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and team skills; ability to foster productive and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is a two-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.
Department:
CSFIRDI Corporate Services & Facilities Dept Information Resilience & Services Division, Data and Information Services Section
Hiring For:
A09, A10, A11
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.
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What We Do
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards.
To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies.
The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries.
Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics
