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June 5, 2024

Sales and Marketing Manager

• University of Tennessee
• Knoxville, TN

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sales & Marketing Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the success of the University of Tennessee Press’s publishing program. The Sales & Marketing Manager plans, implements, and manages strategic sales & marketing efforts across a front list of 35–40 titles per year and a backlist of more than 1,000 titles. The Sales & Marketing Manager is a dynamic and experienced professional who can collaborate with cross functional teams, authors, and vendors to promote UT Press’s books and strengthen its brand presence in the market. The Sales & Marketing Manager reports to the Director of the Press. Since its founding in 1940 as the state’s book publisher, the primary mission of the University of Tennessee Press has been to support and enhance the University’s place as a major research institution by publishing both outstanding works of scholarship by writers throughout the world and books of interest to general readers. In support of its mission, the Press publishes titles in many disciplines, including anthropology, American history—particularly related to the nineteenth century, American Civil War, and African Americans—Appalachian studies, sport & popular culture, and material culture. The Press is a member of the Association of University Presses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Marketing, Advertising, & Publicity:
  • Drive brand recognition & sales to library & education markets, bookstores (indie & major retailers), distributors, consumers, & gift/special markets
  • Create & develop strategic marketing plans, including strategies for marketing, advertising, exhibiting, & promoting individual books & the Press list as a whole
  • Create & execute print & digital marketing campaigns, collaborating with authors, Press Director, and Press Publicity & Promotions Coordinator
  • Develop comprehensive conference strategy for maximum sales & acquisitions potential
  • Oversee overall media strategy
  • Oversee design of promotional materials
  • Develop branded content (e.g., podcasts, eNews, blogs, shareable graphics, downloadable resources, & video trailers)
  • Develop digital strategy, including website, social media, email, SEO, PPC, & influencer partnerships
  • Ensure integration of marketing efforts with UT Libraries’ efforts
  • Oversee publicity & assist with events & conferences

• Sales:
  • Take the lead in setting ambitious sales goals that drive growth & success
  • Through in-depth analysis of historical trends, market conditions, & industry forecasts, forecast future sales performance
  • Present seasonal lists to commissioned sales representatives, highlighting titles that will sell in reps’ respective regions and advocating for Tennessee’s list as a top priority for reps.
  • Manage booth/sales at conferences, ensuring captivating booth setup & coordinating the logistics of staffing & materials
  • Represent press for Ingram, Indie Next, & other house accounts
  • Through targeted marketing efforts, strategic partnerships, and innovative lead generation strategies, identify and engage potential customers
  • Analyze data & trends to identify opportunities & threats

• Management & Leadership:
  • Manage publicity & promotions coordinator and commissioned sales representatives
  • Build relationships & practice active listening with authors, with an eye toward understanding author’s target markets and leveraging their networks to create effective marketing campaigns
  • Lead strategic sales & marketing efforts
  • Collaborate with leadership on strategic vision, goals, and budgets

• Administrative/Operations:
  • Develop & maintain marketing budget
  • Analyze ROI on marketing to evaluate & shape marketing program, sharing insights & campaign results with stakeholders
  • Prepare reports on marketing performance for library administration
  • Assist acquisitions process by analyzing & reporting on marketability of potential projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience marketing scholarly, trade, or college books, or related experience.
• Proven experience marketing academic, trade, and/or textbooks in the publishing industry or a related field, with strong understanding of the publishing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of marketing principles, trends, and best practices.
• Proficient in digital marketing channels, including social media, SEO, email marketing, and content management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling marketing content.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Preferred

• Supervisory experience or experience providing work direction.
• Knowledge of trends and current issues in academic publishing, including electronic publishing, print-on-demand, and Open Access.

The UT Libraries champions diversity in collections and staffing. The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment. More information about how we put our principles of civility and community into action is available at https://www.lib.utk.edu/belonging/.

Application Procedures

A background check is required prior to hiring.  In order to be considered for candidacy, you must submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications and a current resume.  

For assistance or questions about using the UT online application system, contact University of Tennessee Human Resources:

105 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0213

Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(865) 974-6642

May 31, 2024

Open Publishing Production Editor

• Iowa State University
• Ames, IA

• Knowledge of issues, trends, software tools and platforms, and processes in academic publishing;
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, LaTeX, and/or XML
• Ability to learn new tools, skills, and software as needed to support the publication of scholarly publications and open educational resources
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a welcoming environment and contributing to a collaborative working and learning environment.

Job Description:

Summary

The Iowa State University Library is seeking applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Open Publishing Production Editor to help expand the library’s nationally recognized publishing program, Iowa State University Digital Press. The Iowa State University Digital Press is an open-access library publishing program that is committed to diversifying the ideas, cultures, and experiences represented in the scholarly record.

Reporting to the Scholarly Publishing Services Librarian, the Open Publishing Production Editor supports the publication of scholarly publications and open educational resources using multiple publishing platforms, including Janeway. This may include managing open access publishing workflows, typesetting and layout of publications, reviewing content for accessibility compliance, supervising student assistants, and providing support and training for publication authors and editors. Collaborators include the Open Access and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Metadata Services, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives, and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead and primary point of contact for selected publications, providing workflow assistance and editorial services to authors and editors
• Compose, review, and edit publications, including website creation and publication typesetting and layout
• Apply broad, working knowledge of the field to integrate standards and best practices to develop, implement, and maintain internal style guides, standards, and workflows
• Reviews and/or edits layouts, drafts, and information in order to check for content, readability, style, and accessibility
• Provide general customer relations information to external clients or customers, usually not dealing with sensitive subject matter
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests from authors, editors, and service providers
• Provide training sessions for editors and authors
• Oversee student assistants, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
• Conducts research and analysis to support reporting
• Assist in developing announcements and publicity for Digital Press publications in partnership with library communications team
• Collaborate with campus units, authors, editors, service providers, and other external partners to produce scholarly publications and open educational resources

Learn more and apply at: https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Open-Publishing-Production-Editor_R14767.

Iowa State University is a global, culturally diverse, and welcoming institution where students, faculty, and staff flourish. We know broad experiences and perspectives are vital to advancing innovation, thinking critically, and solving complex problems. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who champion the educational success of all students and support the professional success of colleagues consistent with the university’s Principles of Community.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

May 31, 2024

Open Publishing Librarian

• University of Houston
• Houston, TX

Description:

The University of Houston (UH) Libraries seeks a collaborative, enterprising, and creative candidate for the position of Open Publishing Librarian. This position resides in the Libraries’ Research Services department, which provides infrastructure, programs, and services in support of digital humanities, research visibility and impact, data management, and scholarly publishing activities. Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the Open Publishing Librarian contributes to and helps organize UH Libraries’ expanding publishing program. The successful candidate will manage and promote the UH Institutional Repository, oversee UH’s Vireo Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) management system, lead the Libraries’ open access journal and monograph support, and collaboratively advance other elements of its publishing operations, which span the Open Education Services department, the Teaching and Learning department, the Resource Description and Metadata department, and the Collections Strategies and Services department. The candidate is expected to collaborate throughout the Libraries while maintaining and expanding partnerships across campus to address current and emerging scholarly publishing needs among faculty, students, and research centers, including the Division of Research, University Information Technology, and the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Data Science Institute, among others.

The University of Houston is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution in the heart of a diverse city and state. The university prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world while contributing impactful research and innovation to the region and beyond. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who are prepared to engage in this environment.

The Open Publishing Librarian is a librarian position. Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the University of Houston Libraries’ Bylaws Document. They are expected to develop a record of service, scholarship, and professional involvement. The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians, and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.

Qualifications:

Required

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Library/Information Science program
• Experience with digital publishing tools such as DSpace, Bepress, Open Journal Systems, Humanities Commons, or Vireo
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically and collaboratively with stakeholders to build services, programs, and initiatives in a complex, changing environment
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of scholarly publishing best practices, trends, and forces impacting the higher education publishing ecosystem
• Knowledge of, or interest in, library publishing program models

Salary: $65,000 to $68,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted at https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=LIB000090. Visit the UH Libraries Employment page for more information: https://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact Santi Thompson, Interim Associate Dean for Organizational Development, Learning, and Talent at 713-743-9685 or sathompson3@uh.edu.

Library Information: UH Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, HathiTrust, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Digital Library Federation, the Texas Digital Library, Associate of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, and the South Central Academic Medical Libraires Consortium. The campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million volumes. The University Libraries’ total staff is 160 FTE, including 62 professionals. Additional information about UH Libraries is available at https://libraries.uh.edu.

The UH Libraries has recently launched a new strategic plan (https://libraries.uh.edu/strategic-plan) in alignment with the University’s ambitious strategic plan (https://uh.edu/strategic-plan/).

General Information: The University of Houston, a dynamic research institution founded in 1927, stands as a vibrant hub of academic excellence and cultural diversity in Texas. With over 46,000 students, it offers a comprehensive range of programs across 15 colleges, fostering innovation in fields such as energy, health, hospitality, business, education, law, STEM, and the humanities. Boasting top-tier faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, student success initiatives, and a strong commitment to community engagement, UH prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world.

The University’s prime location in America’s fourth-largest city supports extensive industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. Renowned for its energy industry and NASA’s Space Center, Houston is home to a vibrant cultural scene with world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants. The University of Houston is an institutional member of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. Houston thrives as a hub for innovation, education, and arts, fostering a unique blend of community charm and modern progress.

Appointment to this position is contingent on the results of a completed criminal history records investigation.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

May 29, 2024

Digital Services Librarian

• Loyola University
• Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago (Loyola) seeks applications from user-focused and collaborative candidates for position of Digital Services Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Library Systems, the Digital Services Librarian has primary responsibility for overseeing the University Libraries digital services, including the library’s web presence, library management and discovery systems, institutional repository, and other evolving digital services platforms. This position leads support for digital scholarship and open access initiatives; it also provides technical support for digital special collections, electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), and other born-digital and retrospectively digitized materials. This position also works closely with electronic resources librarians to support access to online databases and full-text journals.

At Loyola, Librarian is a special faculty appointment with opportunities for promotion. Librarians work in a collegial and supportive environment, where individual discovery and exploration are balanced with teamwork and collaboration. Experimentation and creative problem-solving are highly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and enhancement of digital library systems, platforms, and applications to ensure effective and efficient delivery of library digital resources and services.
• Lead the design and development of the University Libraries web presence, which is the central place for providing access to library digital content and services.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Primo and work with other functional leads to maintain Alma’s public-facing services.
• Manage the administration of Loyola eCommons, the university’s institutional repository.
• Lead development and planning strategies for user-centered digital services through collaborations with other stakeholders.
• Provide technology support for library digital resources, services, and platforms, including digital content management, electronic theses and dissertations, and local special collections.
• Participate in analyzing and troubleshooting electronic resource access issues.
• Keep current with trends in web and digital library technologies and participate in professional organizations.
• Supervise graduate student assistants in relevant areas, as needed.
• Serve on or chair functional committees, as needed.
• Provide research support and instruction, as needed (no more than 3 hours per week).

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program, or a graduate degree or professional certification in a related field, combined with relevant library experience.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an academic library.
• Experience or interest in applying principles of user experience design and digital accessibility.
• Familiarity with current and emerging technologies in digital and web-based library services.
• Demonstrated skill with many of the specific technologies used in current library systems, such as: HTML/CSS/Javascript, XML/XSLT, Python, PHP, Java/Tomcat, Apache Web Server, MySQL.
• Demonstrated familiarity with version management code repositories such as Github, Gitlab, or Bitbucket
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to effectively determine the root cause of issues and implement the appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.
• Technical skills and a willingness to develop new competencies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with administration of content management systems such as Drupal, Omeka, or WordPress.
• Experience with administration of Ex Libris library systems products such as Alma/Primo.
• Experience with administration of SpringShare products.

Open Date: 05/20/2024

Close Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Those received by June 20, 2024, will receive first consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants    

Applicants may apply at https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28107. Applicants should submit current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. In their letters, candidates should include a discussion of their demonstrated engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but may be at subsequent points in the review process, with the candidate’s permission.

Please direct inquiries to Greer Martin at gmartin5@luc.edu

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic goal to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement    

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission-driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.