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March 1, 2022

Open Education Librarian

  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS

KU Libraries is hiring an Open Education Librarian. This is a tenure-track faculty position with a minimum starting salary of $54K.  This position reports to the Head of the David Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright.   Applications from any candidate who meets the minimum qualifications, including early career and new librarians, are encouraged. Review of applications will begin on March 23.

Job Description

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (70%)

  • Provides leadership, vision, and support for KU Libraries’ open education initiatives in collaboration with campus stakeholders in order to advance teaching and learning with open educational resources (OER) and aligned instructional practices at KU.
  • Leads internal training and outreach to campus stakeholders on OER and course materials affordability.
  • Monitors, reports, and educates stakeholders on developments in OER, including trends, legislation, public policy, and best practices.
  • Collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders to assess, implement, and maintain platforms and tools that support the creation and use of OER and scholarly communication issues and practices.
  • Contributes to team-based consulting support for KU researchers, instructors, and students on copyright, fair use, and open licensing issues.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to support KU researchers, instructors, and students in relation to intersecting open movements such as open scholarship and open data practices
  • Advances the libraries’ priorities and strategic directions through participation on project teams and/or task forces.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to advancing diversity efforts in the libraries and contributes to an inclusive environment.

RESEARCH (20%)

  • Contributes to the profession’s collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly research activity.
  • Research may involve the publication of articles, books, book reviews, grant-supported inquiry, or editorial work (see Discipline Expectations for Librarians at KU, July 2014).

SERVICE (10%)

  • Engages in service to the Libraries, the University and to professional organizations by participating in committee work, projects, and other contributory achievements.

Required Qualifications

  1. ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent from a foreign institution by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Experience working individually as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  2. Experience or coursework related to OER and open-enabled pedagogy.
  3. Experience or coursework demonstrating familiarity with areas such as author’s rights, scholarly publishing, open access, open licensing, and/or copyright and fair use, including emerging trends in scholarly communications.
  4. Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and skills to support open scholarship and open education (e.g., OER repositories, search, and publishing tools such as Pressbooks).
  5. Awareness of accessibility good practices for websites and digital resources.

See the complete posting and apply at: https://employment.ku.edu/open-education-librarian/21313br

February 14, 2022

Data Curation Specialist for Science and Engineering

  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan (U-M) Library is currently seeking a Data Curation Specialist for Science and Engineering. A Library Science degree is helpful, but not a requirement.

The core responsibility of this position is to serve as the primary service contact for the Deep Blue Repository and Research Data Services (or DBRRDS) team with Science and Engineering faculty, staff and students at U-M. This includes engaging with researchers to publish and preserve their research data, but it also includes publishing other forms of “data” such as gray literature, pre- and post- prints, and digital archives. As such, the person in this position will provide support for both of the Library’s institutional repositories: Deep Blue Data and Deep Blue Documents.

Other service activities and functions may be negotiated depending upon the knowledge, expertise, and interests of the individual. The U-M Library encourages and supports professional growth.

Appointment is anticipated Associate Librarian or Senior Associate Librarian rank. The target salary range for this position is $64,000 to $69,000 for the Associate rank, and $69,000 to $76,000 for the Senior Associate rank.

Please apply through the U-M Careers website. The deadline to apply is March 13th. Questions can be directed to Jake Carlson at jakecar@umich.edu

February 10, 2022

Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning and Research

  • Clemson University Libraries
  • Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive leader to serve as our inaugural Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning and Research (AD for TLR). The successful candidate will set the vision and strategic direction for the new division, directing the Libraries’ education and research support services, and ensuring student and faculty success. This position will direct the work of 40+ faculty and staff working in the following areas: user services (circulation, reserves, stacks, security), instruction and outreach, engagement (liaison librarians, reference and research support), research and digital scholarship and creative technologies (including data services, digital and media literacy, open education resources and scholarly communication), and the University Press (which also includes the Libraries’ institutional repository).  In addition to these areas, the position heads the teams managing the two branch libraries (Gunnin Architecture Library and the Educational Media Center & Digital Learning Lab), as well as the following service points:  Cooper Library Learning Commons, the Adobe Digital Studio and Makerspace, and the Scholars’ Lab. The successful candidate would be one of three new associate deans who will collectively be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Libraries and setting the Libraries’ strategic directions as members of its Senior Leadership Team. To learn more about the reorganization at the Clemson Libraries, visit: https://libraries.clemson.edu/our-organization/libraries-reorganization-overview/. This is a 12-month administrative faculty position with faculty rank and status.

The Associate Dean will be responsible for providing leadership for the Teaching, Learning, and Research division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to support student success and faculty research, and shaping the division’s culture. This individual will also have responsibilities related research, scholarship, and service.

Qualified candidates should possess an ALA-accredited graduate degree, at least five years of management/supervisory experience in progressively responsible positions in an academic library, and a record of professional librarianship, research/scholarship, and service that would merit tenure at the Associate Librarian rank or higher. Ideal candidates will have experience with teaching and learning, information literacy, student success or research services, demonstrated ability to facilitate and build campus partnerships, and experience with change management.

Application Instructions

For a more detailed position description and to apply, please visit the application portal in Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/102468.Applications will be accepted until March 24, 2022.

February 10, 2022

Program Manager

  • OASPA
  • Remote

We are looking for someone passionate about open access to join our team!  The OASPA Program Manager will be responsible for leading a range of activities that directly support OASPA’s mission, including convening committees and working groups at the board and member level, identifying promising new initiatives, developing projects, and contributing to community initiatives on open access.

OASPA is a not-for-profit membership organisation comprising a diverse and growing community of organisations engaged in open scholarship. OASPA’s work to run mission-supporting activities is led by a small but dedicated and enthusiastic staff team, overseen by a Board of Directors.  We’re looking for someone who works well independently and will enjoy contributing to the growth of this small, mission-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure the smooth organisation and delivery of individual OASPA programs, in support of our strategy and mission
  • Identify, recommend and execute initiatives that support the whole OASPA community
  • Coordinate and lead OASPA working groups and committees in key areas of open access, including the development of new groups in alignment with OASPA’s strategy
  • Contribute to external community projects as a representative of OASPA
  • Relationship building with open access stakeholders and allied organisations

Required skills and experience

Essential

  • Deep understanding of open access and the dynamics for global stakeholders
  • Established network of relationships within scholarly communication and open scholarship
  • Knowledge of open access business models
  • Experience of the publishing process
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a scholarly publishing-related setting with at least 2 years specialism in open access
  • Excellent communications skills at all levels
  • Proven ability to independently devise and manage projects, able to put ideas into action, lead and think strategically
  • Independently driven and well-organised, able to set schedules and prioritise accordingly

Desirable

  • Experience of working remotely or for a virtual organisation
  • Experience of working in a mission-driven organisation

Details

  • Salary range:  €40,000 to €50,000 per annum, dependant on skills and experience
  • 2 year fixed-term position with possible extension
  • The position is offered as full time (part time will be considered for a candidate with the right experience but who is unable to work full time, salary pro-rata)
  • Please note this is a remote working position. We are set up to employ staff by contract in the UK however applications from self-employed individuals are welcome from anywhere in the world. In such cases, the time difference relative to the UK will be a key consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity: OASPA is a founding member of C4DISC and an adopting organisation of the Joint Statement of Principles. All applications are considered with these principles as a basis and on which our organisation and the way we operate is grounded.

To apply, please send your CV with covering letter to Claire Redhead, Executive Director (claire.redhead@oaspa.org). Informal questions from potential applicants are welcome.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th March, 2022.

February 3, 2022

Production Services Manager

  • The Ohio State University
  • Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University Libraries publishes and hosts Open Access journals, archives the research and scholarship of campus partners, and promotes the open sharing of scholarly works created by Ohio State faculty, staff, and students. The Production Services Manager reports to the Publishing and Repository Services Librarian and helps support the dissemination of research, scholarship, and creative expression in alignment with the Libraries strategic directions. Manages established production services for Open Access publishing and archiving in the Libraries and engages in ongoing learning and development by keeping abreast of latest trends and best practices in the publishing and open repository environment. Contributes to the Libraries’ strategic initiatives by providing innovative and sustainable publishing and repository production services to support the open sharing, accessibility, and preservation of digital scholarship. The Publishing and Repository Services unit includes a team of one librarian, three staff members, and .5FTE students. The Manager works closely with Libraries’ partners including Copyright Services, the Research Commons, and IT and with current and potential campus partners, conference organizers, and journal editors to create, disseminate, and preserve digital scholarly material. Specific responsibilities include: Supervise production staff; manage production projects; design, implement, document, and coordinate workflows for multiple concurrent production projects; facilitate communication among project stakeholders; supervise production tasks including layout editing and data input; provide publishing and repository software technical support for editors and creators of digital content; participate in production workflows and technical support as needed to meet unit objectives; serve as product owner for publishing and repository software infrastructure; gather and analyze data for evaluation of publishing and repository services; evaluate and update unit workflows for efficiency. Consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance the work of Publishing and Repository Services. All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science, Communications, or Art/Humanities or other appropriate field or equivalent combination of education and experience; at least two years of related experience particularly with scholarly publishing editorial practices and the editorial infrastructure of digital publishing platforms (e.g. Open Journal Systems); experience with open source platforms for repository services (e.g. DSpace); strong understanding of current academic scholarly communication principles and requirements; excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to explain technical concepts to a nontechnical audience; ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment; ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines; demonstrated experience with HTML or XML.

Desired Qualifications

Experience documenting relevant policies, procedures, and local standards related to digital scholarly publishing and archiving projects; experience with creating and delivering effective presentations and strategies for outreach and engagement; experience with managing metadata, text, images, and other forms of digital research content; experience with CSS or PHP; supervisory experience.

Additional Information:

Posting Range – $53,800 – $58,000.

Please submit resume and cover letter with application.

More information and to apply.

January 24, 2022

Director of Open Initiatives & Scholarly Communication

  • University of Oklahoma
  • Norman, OK

OU Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, experienced, and highly motivated individual to serve as the Director of Open Initiatives & Scholarly Communication.  Successful candidates will:

  • provide leadership and vision to design and implement creative, sustainable approaches in support of scholarly content creation and stewardship
  • expand the culture of open and public scholarship across the University of Oklahoma
  • promote a culture of open scholarship
  • encourage OU faculty and graduate students to adopt open access research and publishing practices

This position is responsible for:

  • planning, setting goals and priorities, and designing and monitoring the workflow of the Office of Open Initiatives and Scholarly Communication
  • building partnerships and coordinating scholarly communication activities across campus, both in the Libraries and with campus stakeholders
  • exploring emerging scholarly tools and workflows
  • advocating for new models of scholarly sharing and open pedagogy
  • supervision of two professional librarians

The position encompasses the diverse areas that comprise the scholarly communication landscape today–institutional repositories, library-based publishing, copyright in making and sharing scholarship, open access, and open education.  Answering directly to the Associate Dean for Scholarly Communication and Resources, the position works closely with them to promote alternative scholarly communication models and transformational strategies for a sustainable collections budget.

Salary range of $68,000-78,000, based on experience.  Applicants should provide a cover letter addressing and providing relevant examples related to the stated position expectations and skills requirements; resume; and names, titles, and contact information for at least three professional references, including current or most recent supervisor.  See full posting and apply at Requisition #220156.

January 13, 2022

Co-Editor of Libraries: Culture, History, and Society

  • Library History Round Table

The Executive Committee of the Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) and the LCHS Search Committee invite applications for the position of co-editor of Libraries: Culture, History, and Society. We seek a co-editor who can contribute to and expand the development of the field of library history by producing LHRT’s scholarly journal, mentoring authors, and fostering diverse, equitable scholarship in library history, both across disciplines and across the globe.

About Libraries: Culture, History, and Society
Libraries: Culture, History, and Society (LCHS) is the official, peer-reviewed journal of LHRT and aspires to be the flagship journal in the research of library history. LCHS aims to study libraries within their broader historical, humanistic, and social contexts. Established in 2015 and having published its first issue in 2017, LCHS offers its co-editors many opportunities to create and shape publication practices to foster innovation and to increase inclusivity and equity. In addition to Library Science, the journal publishes contributions from History, English, Literary Studies, Sociology, Education, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Race/Ethnic Studies, Political Science, Architecture, Anthropology, Philosophy, Geography, Economics, and other disciplines. The only journal in the United States devoted to library history, LCHS positions library history as its own field of scholarship, while promoting innovative, cross-disciplinary research on libraries’ relationships with their unique environments. Published by Penn State University Press, LCHS publishes two issues per year, consisting of four to six research articles, book reviews, and occasional essays. LCHS also publishes special issues, including a forthcoming double issue on Black women librarians, guest-edited by Dr. Nicole A. Cooke. More information about the journal can be found at https://www.psupress.org/journals/jnls_LCHS.html. For more on the history of the journal, see “Welcome from the Editors” from volume 2, no. 1: https://doi.org/10.5325/libraries.2.1.v.

Values of the Journal
LCHS is committed to centering and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its practices—not just what it publishes, but whom and how it publishes. Read the full LCHS DEI Statement and Action Plan here.

Co-Editor Duties and Responsibilities
Working collaboratively, the two co-editors of LCHS are responsible for the typical duties of journal editors. In addition, because LCHS is a relatively new publication that is a) sponsored by a professional organization, and b) undertaking significant DEI initiatives, additional responsibilities are as follows:

  • Actively solicit and publish manuscripts of high-quality, diverse content.
    • Mentor new and prospective authors via email, phone, or online meetings;
    • Foster inclusion of authors and stories historically underrepresented in library history scholarship;
    • Serve on LHRT’s Winsor Prize Committee to facilitate publication of the winning manuscript in the journal.
  • Monitor the production operations of the journal to pursue greater equity in journal procedures and to ensure efficient and on-time publication.
    • Implement the journal’s DEI Statement and Action Plan;
    • Maintain rapid, quality, and consistent communication with authors;
    • Review and revise journal operations regularly to remove barriers to authors and readers;
    • Monitor Penn State Press’s move of the journal to a new platform to ensure continuity of access and content.
  • Remain accountable as the journal of record to the library history community.
    • Prepare bi-annual reports for the LHRT Executive Committee and the LCHS Editorial Board;
    • Attend virtual LHRT Executive Committee meetings;
    • Represent the journal in various publishing bodies, such as the LIS Editors Group and the Library Publishing Coalition;
    • Represent the journal in relevant ALA divisions, sections, round tables, and ethnic/specialized caucuses.

 Qualifications

  • Experience in conducting and publishing research, sufficient to enable the individual to solicit and select manuscripts of interest to LCHS;
  • Understanding and appreciation of the field of library history in a broad sense;
  • Ability to communicate confidentially, ethically, equitably, and amicably with authors and stakeholders;
  • Capacity to work in a fully electronic environment;
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to set and meet firm deadlines;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Memberships in ALA and LHRT are not required for application and will be provided free of charge for the new co-editor.

Relationship with Other LCHS Editors
The appointment will begin in Spring 2023. The new co-editor will be appointed to a two-year term (2023-2025), with the option to renew with the approval of the LHRT Executive Committee. The new co-editor will work alongside the incumbent co-editor, Bernadette A. Lear, until spring 2025, and the outgoing editor, Eric C. Novotny, until spring 2023. After this period, the new co-editor and incumbent co-editor will share all intellectual and administrative responsibilities equally.

How to Apply
Please send your CV or resume, a cover letter, and a vision statement for the future of the journal. The vision statement should be no longer than two pages and should address:

  • Where do you believe the field of library history is going and where would you like to see the journal within it?
  • How would you maintain and increase the quality and diversity of submissions and authors?
  • How would you provide feedback to authors—especially new authors—on their submissions?

Applications are due by March 15, 2022. Application materials and questions about the position may be directed to Emily Spunaugle, search committee chair, spunaugle@oakland.edu. Appointment will be made by the LHRT Executive Committee and be announced in summer 2022.

 

The members of the LCHS Search Committee are:

Chair: Emily Spunaugle, LHRT Executive Committee
John Budd, LHRT member
Nicole Cooke, LCHS Editorial Board
Bernadette Lear, LCHS Co-Editor
Carol Leibiger, LHRT Executive Committee
Cindy Nguyen, LHRT member
Brett Spencer, LCHS Book Review Editor
Andrew Wertheimer, LHRT member
Steven Witt, LCHS Editorial Board

December 22, 2021

Editorial Coordinator

  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan Library is one of the world’s largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the university’s world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.

Michigan Publishing provides a home to more than 35 digital open access serials, publishing peer-reviewed scholarship across the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities (https://services.publishing.umich.edu/publications/#journals).

In our publishing program and work environment, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work engages a broad and diverse community with wide-ranging needs and concerns, and we empower all employees to actively participate in the ongoing process of learning about and responding to these needs. We value the synergy that results from sharing and leveraging our different experiences, backgrounds, skills, talents, and interests to build an environment in which all our community members can flourish.

As part of a dynamic team of digital publishing specialists, the Editorial Coordinator oversees Michigan Publishing’s relationships with the editors of its journals, particularly advising on indexing, editorial workflows, technical requirements, and financial concerns through regular check-ins and periodic ad hoc consultation. The Editorial Coordinator also works independently with the U-M campus community, including faculty, staff, and students, to identify and develop potential new scholarly publication projects for our open-access, campus-facing Maize Books imprint.  This position reports to the Director of Publishing Services.

Note: This is a 3-year term limited appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities*

  • Act as the main point of contact and liaison to internal production staff for the editorial staff of 35+ open access journals.

  • Work with journal editors to establish clear timelines for submission of content based on desired publication schedules and production staff workloads.

  • Coordinate with external production vendors and with the development team of our journals hosting platform, Janeway, to answer editor and author questions about cost and processes.

  • Meet annually with journal editors to discuss annual progress toward publication goals, processes that can be improved, and to maintain the relationship between publisher and editorial staff.

  • Identify and develop new journals for entry into the journals program based on publishing values and opportunities.

  • Consult with campus stakeholders to identify and develop new campus-based publishing projects for approval by the Publishing Services Approval Group.

  • Oversee project budgets and finances for journals and OA projects.

  • Plan and participate in educational workshops and other outreach activities, including occasional conference presentations.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience in scholarly publishing or related content fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Previous experience with scholarly journal or book editorial processes.

  • Experience managing projects, prioritizing among multiple projects, and meeting deadlines.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a professionally diverse environment.

  • Understands and values diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Knowledge of major journal indexes and citation tools.

  • Awareness of current trends and issues in scholarly publishing.

  • Proven written communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information

This is a 3-year term limited appointment with the possibility of renewal.

The University of Michigan offers excellent benefits and wellness opportunities. This position receives 12 days of vacation a year, and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options are available.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

  • The person in this position occasionally moves through the building to attend meetings/events and ascend/descend short flights of stairs to different floors of the building.

  • During COVID-19, the Michigan Publishing team is primarily working remotely, but a return to predominantly in-person working is expected once public health guidelines permit. While access to a personal Internet connection is desirable, U-M Library provides support and resources for remote work needs.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working or learning remotely.  More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.