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June 9, 2021

Senior Software Developer: Publishing, Archives, and Digitization

• California Digital Library (CDL)

The Role

As a senior level applications programmer in the Publishing, Archives, and Digitization (PAD) group at the California Digital Library, this position will join a team that is responsible for the design and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of web-based applications and services (deployed in Amazon Web Services) that support the publishing, research, and learning activities of UC faculty, students, staff, and the  general public.  Working with product managers, the tech lead, other developers, and campus partners, the individual will lead technical projects to assess and implement external tools and platforms, develop new features for existing services, analyze and fix bugs that occur on production systems, and take ownership of the operations for specific components of our systems.

The technical team consists of collaborative generalists and problem solvers who work across the stack. In addition to joining the immediate PAD team, this position will also be part of a community of colleagues across all CDL program areas.

You will:

• Help expand open access to the knowledge and research created by the UC academic community, and managed by the UC Libraries and partner cultural heritage institutions throughout the state of California
• Design, build, and maintain complex systems that interface with all UC campuses, units, and labs
• As an application owner for third party software, coordinate support with vendor team and CDL product managers
• Lead development of new systems and components as assigned
• Evaluate new technologies, standards, and practices for potential impact on products, services, and operations; champion adoption as appropriate

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training and minimum of 5 years experience in software development
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skills to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience with enterprise scale systems, such as directory services or human resources systems, in a distributed or federated environment.
• Experience working with a vendor-hosted software product, including application administration level responsibilities
• Demonstrated Relational Database Management Systems skills; able to design and modify database schema
• Demonstrated skill in providing advanced support to technical contacts and non-technical colleagues

Compensation & benefits:

• Health Care, Dental, Vision
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• UC Retirement System, 403(b), 457(b),
• Academic work environment / 40-hour work week
• Remote work okay

Our organization

The California Digital Library (CDL) is a collaborative effort of the ten campuses of the University of California. As a UC systemwide library, CDL provides services to and on behalf of the UC system in partnership with the UC campus libraries. As a globally-connected digital library, CDL occupies a unique position between the local UC campuses and the global digital library infrastructure. The primary user base for CDL services and programs includes UC faculty, students, and library staff. The CDL is a unit within the UC Office of the President, has a staff of 70+ and is located in downtown Oakland.

The Publishing, Archives, and Digitization Group develops and maintains production services that enable robust access to the unique digital assets of the University of California and beyond. The Publishing team provides the University of California scholarly community with innovative digital publication and distribution opportunities through the development of advanced technologies and creative partnerships. The Archives team supports collaboration between libraries, archives, and museums throughout the State of California to provide access to a world class digital collection that serves an array of end users, from researchers and scholars to students and the general public.  The Digitization team coordinates UC’s engagement with mass and local digitization efforts, specifically with Google Books and HathiTrust.

CDL welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from individuals from underrepresented groups. CDL seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University of California, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

May 5, 2021

Publishing Services Specialist

• Virginia Tech
• Blacksburg, VA

• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate work with faculty, staff, and students in sustaining today’s evolving digital publishing service environments, ensuring the quality, integrity, and curation of digital information.
• Strong communication skills
• Proven organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, adapt to changing workflows and tools, and engage in creative problem solving
• Strong computer literacy skills including fluency with basic office tools (Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, and Google products); willingness to learn new tools and technologies
• Experience in an academic environment

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a humanities or social science field
• Knowledge of library systems and technologies
• Knowledge of publishing trends, issues, and strategies as well as current digital publishing technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Copy editing experience; knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience using InDesign or other design software

Employment Conditions:

• Must have background Check

April 14, 2021

Publishing & Open Access Librarian

• William & Mary Libraries
• Williamsburg, VA

Position Summary

At William & Mary Libraries we believe access to information is a human right.

Librarians play a key role in the educational mission of William & Mary by establishing strong relationships with faculty and students and connecting them to the services, content, and tools that meet their research, teaching, and learning needs. They participate in Library- and campus-wide committees and in professional activities outside of W&M, and they monitor developments and best practices in academic librarianship.

The Publishing & Open Access  Librarian will cultivate partnerships with academic units across campus, lead and perform advocacy and outreach to the campus community in support of open access and scholarly publishing initiatives and advance the adoption and creation of open and affordable course content.  They will champion our institutional repository, encourage self-archiving, and connect the importance of open access with global research impact.

The Publishing & Open Access  Librarian will regularly convene colleagues to discuss library goals and topics related to scholarly publishing, data management, open and affordable course content, and make recommendations, share decisions, and ensure that information is communicated widely.  They will work closely with library colleagues to ensure coordinated and efficient handling of all aspects of scholarly communications and open access services, making changes as necessary.  Most importantly, candidates should have a great capacity for leadership in new and emerging areas related to scholarly communications and publishing.

The Publishing & Open Access Librarian reports to the Associate Dean for Research & Public Services of William and Mary Libraries.  They will serve on the Public Services Leadership Council along with other department heads in public services, which encompasses research, instruction, liaison services, media center, circulation, reserves, inter-library loan, and branch libraries.  This position will be encouraged to participate in relevant professional development opportunities. We are eager to work with people who will learn, experiment, innovate, and communicate effectively with their colleagues.

Specific responsibilities include:
•Developing strong relationships with library liaisons, faculty and academic departments to build institutional repository content;
•Creating and leading education and outreach workshops related to scholarly communication, open access, copyright and author rights and data management to the campus community;
•Developing metrics, collecting and analyzing data. Preparing and presenting clear & relevant reports and presentations that document the use and outcomes of scholarly communication and open access efforts;
•Serving as a campus expert on the adoption and creation of open and affordable course content.

Required Qualifications

•ALA accredited master’s degree in library and information science (conferred prior to appointment);
•Several years of professional  experience;
•Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with faculty, administration, library colleagues and external audiences;
•Demonstrated knowledge of trends, resources, and services related to open and affordable course content, open access and scholarly publishing;
•Experience advising on issues related to copyright and authors’ rights;
•Experience with project management;
•Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience consulting on data management plans;
•Experience with publishing platforms such as Digital Commons, Hyku.

Advertised Pay Range

$65,000-$80,000, Commensurate with Experience

March 17, 2021

Scholarly Communication Librarian

• Boston College
• Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College Libraries are seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, and creative individual to develop and further our scholarly communications initiatives. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Research & Learning, the Scholarly Communications Librarian will be an active member in a cohort of academic support teams in the Libraries, which includes Digital Scholarship, Educational Initiatives and Collections. Boston College is committed to incorporating principles of openness and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record throughout our Library services and across campus.

The successful candidate will have experience advising on issues of copyright, scholarly identity, and open access publishing. This position plays a leading role in a number of library systems and initiatives, including Boston College’s institutional repository, digital publishing platforms, ORCID adaptation, and distribution of open access funds. Strong communication skills are required, with the ability to listen, understand and provide advice on complex problems, and proficiency working with diverse groups of students and faculty is essential. This position will work extensively with library, teaching, and research staff across campus, identifying areas of need and creating programming and instructional support in areas including but not limited to electronic theses and dissertations, reuse of materials in online teaching, course reserves and digital publishing.

This position requires a graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution and a clear understanding of scholarly communications principles and practices, copyright, and the needs of academic teaching and research. Preferred qualifications include experience and demonstrated engagement with any of the activities, systems and programs named here.

We expect finalists for this position to demonstrate a commitment to sustaining a culture that is respectful, accountable, and intentionally inclusive, as is central to the mission of the BC Libraries and rooted in the Jesuit tradition of social justice.