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August 3, 2018

Repository Services Coordinator

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Urbana-Champaign, IL

Repository Services CoordinatorAcademic Professional position, University Library
 
Position Available:  The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date.  This is a 100% Academic Professional appointment.
Responsibilities:  Reporting to the Head of the Scholarly Communications and Publishing, the Coordinator helps support new models for the dissemination of the results of research, scholarship, teaching, and learning.  In conjunction with the Digital Repository Management Team, the Coordinator leads the Library’s campus-wide program for repository services which includes the institutional repository (IDEALS), the Vireo ETD (electronic dissertations and theses) service, and the research data repository.  The Coordinator for Repository Services develops outreach and shapes services that promote the deposit of research output, including data, into university, disciplinary, and other repositories as a critical step in the University Library’s ongoing preservation and sharing effort for University of Illinois scholarship.  Situated within the Library’s Research program, this position will focus on supporting this growing aspect of the mission of the University of Illinois Library.
The primary focus for the Repository Services Coordinator will be aiding scholars to deposit both scholarly output and data into repositories—institutional, disciplinary, or otherwise—in order to  ensure sustained access to their work over time. The Coordinator interacts closely with other members of the Repository Management Team, the Research Data Service, and the Scholarly Communications and Publishing units on both technical development and programmatic outreach, to ensure that both user-facing and back-office functions of Library repositories support scholars’ needs and preferences.  The position also collaborates with the Scholarly Commons to provide outreach through consultations and teaching of the co-sponsored Savvy Researcher workshop series.   He or she will work closely with the Research Data Service, as well as the Scholarly Communications and Publishing program to ensure that publications are available for the long-term in appropriate repositories providing outreach and education, and other pertinent services.
 
Specific responsibilities include: 
Works closely with scholars and campus units in establishing and articulating repository deposit policy/guidelines and evaluating content for appropriateness;
Maintains collection policy, format support, and information regarding best practices for Library-supported repositories;
Partners with individual scholars, campus units, and colleges to develop an understanding of the value of depositing materials to repositories, and identifies appropriate options for deposit based on the type of scholarship;
Develops and maintains user-facing repository and deposit documentation, as well as training and instruction materials;
Develops methods to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of repository outreach and education programs, working with other areas of the Library and campus, in support of programs in the Office of Research;
Prepares periodic and on-demand reports including, but not limited to, goals, annual reports, budget proposals and requests, and grant proposals;
Mentors, motivates, supervises, and trains staff;
Monitors emerging trends and best practices in repository development and user-facing service programs in order to identify possible new services to offer.
Involvement with the development of new scholarly support services and the creation of new tools and technologies that have strong potential to enhance research and teaching activities will necessitate that the individual in this position be actively involved in campus service and in national and international professional organizations that are shaping digital scholarship, scholarly communications and e-scholarship. The Repository Services Coordinator must be aware of emerging trends and best practices in the development and access to scholarly repositories, scholarly communications and publishing, trends in data management and data curation, and digital humanities scholarship, and is expected to contribute to new research and be engaged in professional service activities in one or more of these areas.  Opportunities provided to Academic Professionals appear in the “Guideline for Investigation Time” and are negotiated with the supervisor of the position at the time of employment. Through professional research, service, and collaboration with appropriate colleagues and organizations, the Coordinator contributes to the national and international reputation of the University Library.
Environment: The University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign is one of the preeminent research libraries in the world. With more than 13 million volumes and significant digital resources, it ranks second in size among academic research libraries in the United States and first among public university libraries in the world. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the Library is committed to maintaining the strongest possible collections and services and engaging in research and development activities in pursuit of the University’s mission of teaching, scholarship, and public service. The Library currently employs approximately 90 faculty and 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more detailed information, please visit .  The Library consists of multiple departmental libraries located across campus, as well as an array of central public, technical, and administrative service units. The Library also encompasses a variety of virtual service points and “embedded librarian” programs.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions created after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act in 1862. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranks the University of Illinois as 25th in the World (2010); 4th World rank in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences (2010); 18th World rank in Life and Agriculture Sciences (2010); 23rd World rank in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (2010). The University has 2,548 faculty members, including 1,851 tenure/tenure track, and 697 visiting faculty and instructional staff, and 12,239 graduate and professional students (among its 44,000 total students). It consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. Universities in number of earned doctorates awarded annually in 2012, $583,754,000 was spent on research and development in science and engineering.
 
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
Experience with increasing responsibilities in one or more areas related to digital repositories, research data, or scholarly publishing; 
Experience with metadata schemas and encoding, as well as with open source repository software systems;
Experience planning and managing projects and project teams; 
Knowledge of current issues and trends in institutional and disciplinary repositories, scholarly publishing, open access, and data deposit and sharing; 
Excellent communication and analytical skills including the ability to articulate the value of digital repositories in teaching and research, as well as in the evolving scholarly communications environment; 
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based setting where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential. 
Preferred: 
An MLS or advanced degree in a relevant field;
Knowledge of library information technologies and practices in an academic setting;
Experience working with repository software platforms such as DSpace, Fedora, or Hydra, or other data-driven web application software;
Evidence of continuing achievement in professional development, to enhance the candidate’s value to the Library, the University, the profession, or the scholarly community;
Energetic, flexible, creative, proactive approach to service;
Teaching experience.
Salary and Rank: Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.
Terms of Appointment: Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days; 11 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction. 
Campus and Community:  The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 3,000 faculty members who serve 31,000 undergraduates and 12,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of faculty receives campus-wide recognition each year for excellence in teaching. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu.
The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 100,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: or .
To Apply:  To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
Deadline:  In order to ensure full consideration we urge candidates to submit application materials on or before October 5, 2015.

July 16, 2018

Library Publishing Specialist

• University of Texas, Arlington
• Arlington, TX

Job Summary

The Library Publishing Specialist is responsible for the development of digital and print documents for the UTA Libraries Publishing Program. Reporting to the Director of Publishing, the Publishing Specialist provides project management and production workflow support as part of the libraries’ effort to offer high quality, open access publishing services to the UTA campus community. The Specialist prepares content for publication across a variety of formats and platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide one-on-one assistance to faculty, staff, and students in support of the Libraries Publishing Program and develop training materials, style guides, and other instructional resources as needed.
2. Design, layout, and produce ADA-accessible content (e.g., books, e-books, online journals, open educational resources, etc.) in Adobe InDesign (or equivalent software). Work with clients to design templates to their specifications and create attractive designs that enhance UTA Libraries’ brand and image. Develop high level of expertise with publishing software and platforms (e.g., Open Journal Systems, Open Monograph Press, Pressbooks, DSpace).
3. Convert and prepare materials for online publication, including creation of metadata and running scripts to convert from/to PDF, InDesign, or Microsoft Word format (among others). Work as part of a team to migrate existing resources to new systems.
4. Engage in ongoing professional development initiatives to maintain and enhance skills. Engage in cross-departmental strategic, communication, and functional task forces within University Libraries.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Two years related experience.
• Computer literate and technologically adept.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System and file management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communication arts, or closely related field.
• Two years of experience in a publishing environment producing print and/or digital content.
• Two years of experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience in document design, publishing production, or digital publishing.
• Education or experience with accessibility, universal design, and/or inclusive design.
• Experience with Pressbooks, WordPress, H5P, and other open-source technologies.
• Experience promoting services to an external audience.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of open access advocacy, copyright law, and open licensing, including Creative Commons.
• Knowledge of ePUB3 specifications, XML, and derivative or related formats.
• Design and layout skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to transfer and apply knowledge and experience to new situations
• Ability to follow through on projects
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions
• Collaboration and coordination skills
• Ability to excel in a “perpetual beta” environment, with frequent change and intelligent risk-taking

EEO Statement

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

June 14, 2018

Associate Dean of Libraries–Digital Strategy

• Simon Fraser University
• Burnaby, BC

Simon Fraser University Library invites applications for an Associate Dean of Libraries (ADL), Digital Strategy. We are seeking an exceptional library leader who understands the evolving role of the research library in the age of digital scholarship and who can convey a strategic vision.This exempt position includes responsibility for the Library’s digital infrastructure and tools, digitization program, digital asset management, digital preservation, the library’s web presence, digital publishing, research data management, and liaison with campus IT, as well as other campus partners and external collaborators.The successful candidate will be end-user focused, technically sophisticated, an excellent planner, and able to lead and motivate an outstanding team including 7 direct reports and 24 FTE staff in total. As one of four Associate Deans, the ADL will also be a key member of the Library’s senior leadership team.

The position will be attractive to a leader with a strong customer service and technical background as well as excellent communication and collaborative skills. The successful candidate will have an unwavering user-centered focus and a demonstrated ability to advance the library’s core values of diversity, openness and creativity.The ADL will build on our existing strong base of digitization, preservation, and digital publishing activities to create a unified and cohesive strategy for digital initiatives at SFU Library.They will represent the SFU Library in regional, national and international collaborations, often taking a significant leadership role in developing and implementing new initiatives.

The ADL will provide oversight for the Library’s Systems group, and for our web presence via the eBranch, with a strong focus on usability.They will liaise with the Public Knowledge Project, and facilitate the continuation of a strong relationship between PKP and SFU Library.They will oversee the library’s computer operations group to ensure in-person library users and staff are well resourced with hardware and software.They will also work closely with colleagues in the Research Commons on research data management, and with the Digital Humanities Innovation Lab, as well as partners in campus and external projects such as Compute Canada.

SETTING

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, SFU is the first Canadian research university to have earned U.S. accreditation from NWCCU. Simon Fraser University is consistently named one of British Columbia’s top employers, one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada’s top family-friendly employers.SFU offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 45 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The university has three campuses on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish people; the main WAC Bennett Library is in Burnaby, with branches in Vancouver and Surrey. Since 2017, SFU has been host to CEDAR, the largest academic supercomputer in Canada.

The SFU Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, as an international leader in Open Access, and for excellent in-person and online user services.Our 2017 – 2021 Strategic Plan guides our priorities during this five-year period.The Library’s technology environment includes extensive use of open platforms and tools such as Islandora, Archivematica, LOCKSS, AtoM, Open Journal Systems, Open Monograph Press, and Drupal to support many local online services and collections (institutional repository, research data repository, theses submission, etc.).The Library migrated to Alma/Primo as the primary discovery and resource management platform in May 2017.We work closely with other campus platforms including the Canvas learning management system and various SFU administrative systems. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. SFU Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia.For more information, see our web site at www.lib.sfu.ca

ASSIGNMENT

• Develop a vision for Digital Strategy that integrates with the Library’s overall planning framework, and with our commitment to openness
• Provide leadership and expertise for planning, development, coordination, and assessment of the library’s digital infrastructure and technology services

• Ensure the library’s digital assets and tools meet the needs of faculty and students
• Participate in library-wide leadership, strategic planning, and policy creation with the Dean, Associate Deans of the Library, and Division Heads
• Lead strategic and operational Library-wide initiatives and chair Library-wide committees
• Lead, inspire, and manage SFU Library employees in a wide range of settings, including focusing and prioritizing work; actively cultivate an environment of collegiality, respect, and teamwork
• Represent the Library on University initiatives and committees related to information technology and digital initiatives
• Represent the Library and be a leading participant on external committees, consortia, and groups related to library technology and digital initiatives at the provincial, national and international level
• Act for the Dean of Libraries in her absence

QUALIFICATIONS

• MLIS or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 5 years management responsibility, preferably in an academic library
• Successful track record of planning, implementing, and assessing digital initiatives and technology services
• Demonstrated ability to
  • secure and manage grant funding
  • lead multi-institutional projects and programs
  • develop and implement effective change strategies
  • adapt to changing environments and multiple deadlines, and to work well under pressure with discretion, tact and good judgement
• Evidence of excellent analytical and critical thinking, organizational and decision making skills
• A strategic understanding of trends and issues in higher education, research libraries, and technology developments
• Ability to work effectively and build consensus in a diverse collegial team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity
• Demonstrated commitment to user experience in the broadest sense
• An established record of scholarship, and service to the profession and the community
• Superior interpersonal and intercultural skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This full-time position will be appointed for a renewable 5-year term, with an underlying librarian position, according to SFU policy A13.08.The successful applicant will be appointed at a salary level commensurate with experience and qualifications.Associate Deans of Libraries are excluded from the SFU Faculty Association.Benefits will be equivalent to those outlined at: www.sfu.ca/human-resources/faculty/benefits/librarians-lab-instructors.html

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all genders, and including Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We are interested in candidates with a history of advocating for diversity and inclusion. Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected.For further details see:

http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html

TO APPLY

To be given assured consideration applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter, curriculum vitae and three references by 4pm Pacific on July 16, 2018 to:

Susie Smith
Library Management Office.
W.A.C. Bennett Library
Simon Fraser University
Phone: 778-782-4658
Email: library@sfu.ca

Closes: 16 July, 2018

April 5, 2018

Digital Publishing Librarian

• Columbia University
• New York, NY

Summary

The Columbia University Libraries seek a creative, service-oriented Digital Publishing Librarian to lead publishing services for its Digital Scholarship division. This new position reports to the Assistant Director of Scholarly Communication and Projects and is part of a newly-formed team that encompasses scholarly communication, digital humanities, and emerging technologies. The Digital Publishing Librarian occupies a key role, helping define, execute, and assess digital publishing partnerships with the Columbia community, including developers, library subject specialists, project managers, faculty, and students. The incumbent develops the processes and platforms that will underpin a robust library publishing program, developing partnerships, overseeing the successful onboarding and management of digital publications and journals, implementing community-developed best practices, and serving as a leader and peer in the library publishing community.

As one of the world’s leading research universities, Columbia University in the City of New York provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a dynamic, multicultural, intellectual community. The Columbia University Libraries are comprised of a diverse and engaged staff committed to furthering the University’s teaching and research mission through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages individuals of all backgrounds and cultures to consider this position. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Degree Required

MLS or PhD or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications

• MLS or PhD or other advanced degree in a related field.
• Understanding of current issues, trends, and new and emerging technologies in scholarly communication and online academic publishing.
• Knowledge of the academic research and publishing process.
• Evidence of involvement or emergent interest in professional and scholarly associations in librarianship or scholarly publishing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of publishing platforms used in library-based publishing programs.
• Knowledge of emerging and evolving scholarly publishing models.
• Experience supporting the development of new research support services in libraries or for scholars.
• Experience identifying appropriate funding opportunities and writing successful grant applications.
• Experience planning, developing, and promoting innovative outreach programs and services.