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October 6, 2017

Scholarly Communications Librarian

• Butler University
• Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 940-9714

Position OverviewButler University Libraries invite applications for a Scholarly Communications Librarian, a 12-month, non-tenured (continuing appointment) position with the rank of assistant professor, reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Digital Services. The Scholarly Communication Librarian position provides leadership for scholarly communication and digital scholarship initiatives at Butler University Libraries. Scholarly communication is a strategic priority for Butler Libraries and this position is responsible for managing and developing the library’s institutional repository (Digital Commons via bepress), digital publishing initiatives, and digital humanities projects. The librarian in this position leads education and outreach to faculty and provides guidance to library colleagues and others on issues relevant to the evolving scholarly publishing landscape, including author rights, open access (OA) publishing, and other publishing trends as related to metrics, tenure, and promotion. The position also serves as the Libraries’ primary resource on copyright compliance, fair use, and other intellectual property issues that pertain to library collections and services. As a library faculty member, the Scholarly Communications Librarian has liaison responsibilities to provide library instruction, collection development, and research support for a selected college or department(s).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assuming primary responsibility of the Digital Commons institutional repository of scholarly and creative works and publications by members of the Butler community; coordinating, overseeing, and assessing the processes (e.g., faculty outreach, copyright compliance) related to the repository’s maintenance and development
Supporting and promoting library publishing initiatives, including open access journals and open educational resources (OER)
Providing leadership for planning and implementing digitization projects in coordination with University Archives and Special Collections in alignment with the Libraries’ mission and strategic goals
Promoting engagement with faculty and students around digital scholarship research and preservation initiatives hosted and supported by the library
Collaborating with liaison librarians and members of the Center for Academic Technology to provide tools and educational opportunities to promote knowledge and awareness of copyright requirements and best practices in topics related to scholarly communication
Providing leadership in the adoption of best practices in scholarly communication relevant to Butler’s academic mission
Serving as a liaison to an academic department, responsible for course-based information literacy instruction, collection development, and faculty support
Supervising and directing the work of one full time staff member (Library Associate / Scholarly Communication)
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understand the environment and ethics of information and information-seeking processes to structure library services for users and scholars
Understand and apply requirements, best practices, and guidelines for scholarly communication relevant to Butler Libraries’ digital initiatives and processes
Communicate scholarly communication issues in a balanced way that can be adjusted to a wide range of audiences across the disciplines
Use communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively in a collaborative work environment
Use marketing and outreach skills to discover and recruit institutional scholarly input, research data, and other content for inclusion in the institutional repository
Apply project management skills to plan, implement, and assess digital scholarship and publishing projects
Ability to learn new platforms as well as learning code, or digging into existing code to solve problems on publishing or repository systems
Integrate use of relevant current technologies (e.g. Omeka, or other emerging platforms) and tools into everyday practice and demonstrate their value to others
Work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and staff
Participate in grant and other external funding opportunities in support of the Libraries’ mission and strategic goals
Manage and direct the work of full time staff and sometimes student workers
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution and ability to meet minimum qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.a of the Butler University Faculty Handbook.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, as well as a Juris Doctor degree, or second Master’s degree in a humanities-related field; ability to meet minimum qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.b of the Butler University Faculty Handbook.
Working Conditions:
Office and desk work in Irwin library, some service desk back-up needed periodically.
Reports To:
Associate Dean for Collections & Digital Services
Supervises:
Library Associate / Scholarly Communication (indirect supervision of student workers – shares supervision and quality control for work)
To Apply
Applicants for the position should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Josh Petrusa, Associate Dean for Collections & Digital Services, at jpetrusa@butler.edu.
Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the successful applicant will be no earlier than January 1, 2018.

October 4, 2017

Digital Publishing Lead

• George Mason University
• Fairfax, VA

George Mason University Libraries is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented individual to lead efforts in management of digital publishing platforms and tools for Mason Publishing and the George Mason University Press. Reporting to the director of Mason Publishing/GMU Press, the digital publishing lead will interact with faculty, students, and library staff in supporting digital publishing platforms, software, and other publishing tools.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

The Mason Publishing Group (http://publishing.gmu.edu/) unites the University Libraries’ digital publishing activities with the George Mason University Press to form a set of publishing services for the university.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on use of platforms to publish digital content, including e-journal and e-book hosting platforms such as OJS, PressBooks, and others, by providing project management and user support;
• Manage the daily operations of the university’s institutional repository—Mason Archival Repository Service (MARS);
• Work closely with our metadata services group to insure consistent metadata across all digital platforms;
• Provide support and training for Fenwick Library’s Research Commons, which includes a Digital Scholarship Center and Scholarly Productions Lab;
• Provide support for digital publishing projects and platforms;
• Consult with students, faculty and researchers who want to publish e-content; and
• Maintain and enhance Mason Publishing’s web presence.

Required Qualifications: 

• Graduate degree in relevant discipline, such as ALA-accredited masters in library or information science, masters in publishing, and/or other advanced or terminal degree;
• Demonstrated success managing and/or developing digital publications and collections within an academic library, publisher, or knowledge institution;
• Outstanding analytical, organizational, project, and time management skills and ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines, leveraging demonstrated creative and innovative problem-solving skills;
• Ability to document relevant policies, procedures, and local standards; and
• Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of varying backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two to four years of professional experience in digital publishing initiatives, digital collections, or digital repositories;
• Experience working with digital publishing or institutional repository platform/software (e.g., Fedora, DSpace, Eprints, Digital Commons, OJS, PressBooks);
• Knowledge of current metadata standards and understanding of metadata principles and practices, such as ONIX, MARC, or other;
• Facility with the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly In-Design (CS5 or later) a plus; and
• Familiarity with a range of web-based technologies and expertise in at least one of the following: XML, CSS3, EPUB, or HTML5.

Appointment/Benefits/To Apply:
Twelve-month professional faculty appointment, with or without librarian rank, dependent upon academic qualifications; health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 12 paid holidays; and tuition waiver for self.

The George Mason University library system, comprised of a large central library and four other distinctive libraries, is located on three campuses in the Northern Virginia-metropolitan Washington D.C., region. One of Virginia’s leading academic research libraries, the Mason Libraries continues to gain steadily in national stature as it undergoes extensive transformation in all areas that are key to a 21st century research library – innovative technologies and services, expert library faculty and skilled staff members, growing collections, publishing, modern facilities, and transformational partnerships. Visit us at library.gmu.edu for more information.

Applications for this position (FA463z) MUST be submitted online at George Mason’s employment page (https://jobs.gmu.edu/). Applicants must submit letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to Renee Prokop (rprokop@gmu.edu), Human Resources Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Libraries. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2017.

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

October 4, 2017

Scholarly Communication and Open Access Publishing Lead

• George Mason University
• Fairfax, VA

George Mason University Libraries is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented individual to lead efforts in scholarly communication, copyright, and open access publishing for Mason Publishing and the George Mason University Press. Reporting to the director of Mason Publishing/George Mason University Press, the Scholarly Communication/Open Access Publishing Lead provides guidance and compliance assistance on copyright and fair use issues, including copyright use in classroom teaching and technology, online courses, Mason Publishing supported journals, and university press publications. The position administers Mason’s open access publishing fund, provides guidance on open access publishing, promotes awareness of and assists in the development of open educational resources.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

The Mason Publishing Group (http://publishing.gmu.edu/) unites the George Mason University Libraries’ digital publishing activities with the George Mason University Press to form a set of publishing services for the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the university’s primary resource on fair use and other copyright issues, assists faculty, staff and students to understand copyright issues regarding their research and publications; advises library staff, faculty, staff and students on how to apply appropriate “fair use” and educational uses of copyrighted material;
• Works with faculty, administrators, and library staff to promote awareness and development of open educational resources (OERs) in Mason’s curriculum, both traditional and online;
• Administers and promotes the open access publishing fund, and educates faculty, students, and library staff about open access publishing issues;
• Provides editorial assistance for the George Mason University Press, in aspects of acquisitions and peer review, copyright and permissions, and editing;
• Works with the institutional repository (MARS) lead to devise strategies for populating and promoting use of the repository and explore opportunities to facilitate alternative publication opportunities for Mason researchers; and
• Represents George Mason University in Virginia statewide higher education initiatives regarding open access, scholarly communication, and open educational resources.

Required Qualifications

• MLIS, MLS, or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution; or master’s degree in a related field such as publishing, English, journalism, or social sciences;
• Significant (three to five years is preferred) demonstrated experience with copyright educational compliance; scholarly publishing; scholarly communication; outreach, or editorial;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as effective interpersonal, collegial and communication skills (both oral and written); and
• Experience in a publishing environment or as a leader in scholarly communication initiatives in an academic library (at least three years is preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with OJS publishing software and D-Space platform;
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign or publishing platforms and software; and
• Formal educational training in copyright compliance/intellectual property.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the publishing landscape across academia; issues related to open access and open educational resources; emerging trends in digital scholarship; intellectual property issues and related U.S. copyright law; and the dissemination of publications, research, and data across various platforms;
• Ability to work both independently and collegially, and to collaborate effectively;
• Familiarity with the technologies and standards associated with digital scholarly publishing, open access, and institutional repositories;
• Experience developing outreach materials and services, such as publications, training materials, workshops, conferences, and other tools relevant to scholarly communication;
• Ability to set and adjust priorities and work flows in a dynamic and changing environment and accept new challenges to realize departmental and library goals;
• Knowledge of editorial processes, including acquisitions, peer review, and developmental and/or copy editing; and
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth

Appointment/Benefits/To Apply:
Twelve-month professional faculty appointment, with or without librarian rank, dependent upon academic qualifications; health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 12 paid holidays; and tuition waiver for self.

The George Mason University library system, comprised of a large central library and four other distinctive libraries, is located on three campuses in the Northern Virginia-metropolitan Washington, D.C., region. One of Virginia’s leading academic research libraries, the Mason Libraries continues to gain steadily in national stature as it undergoes extensive transformation in all areas that are key to a 21st century research library—innovative technologies and services, expert library faculty and skilled staff members, growing collections, publishing, modern facilities, and transformational partnerships. Visit us at library.gmu.edu for more information.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

All applications for this position (FA129z) MUST be submitted online at George Mason’s employment page (https://jobs.gmu.edu/). Applicants must submit letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to Renee Prokop (rprokop@gmu.edu), Human Resources Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Libraries. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2017.

October 4, 2017

Scholarly Communications Librarian

• Butler University
• Indianapolis, IN

Butler University Libraries invite applications for a Scholarly Communications Librarian, a 12-month, non-tenured (continuing appointment) position with the rank of assistant professor, reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Digital Services. The Scholarly Communication Librarian position provides leadership for scholarly communication and digital scholarship initiatives at Butler University Libraries. Scholarly communication is a strategic priority for Butler Libraries and this position is responsible for managing and developing the library’s institutional repository (Digital Commons via bepress), digital publishing initiatives, and digital humanities projects. The librarian in this position leads education and outreach to faculty and provides guidance to library colleagues and others on issues relevant to the evolving scholarly publishing landscape, including author rights, open access (OA) publishing, and other publishing trends as related to metrics, tenure, and promotion. The position also serves as the Libraries’ primary resource on copyright compliance, fair use, and other intellectual property issues that pertain to library collections and services. As a library faculty member, the Scholarly Communications Librarian has liaison responsibilities to provide library instruction, collection development, and research support for a selected college or department(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assuming primary responsibility of the Digital Commons institutional repository of scholarly and creative works and publications by members of the Butler community; coordinating, overseeing, and assessing the processes (e.g., faculty outreach, copyright compliance) related to the repository’s maintenance and development
• Supporting and promoting library publishing initiatives, including open access journals and open educational resources (OER)
• Providing leadership for planning and implementing digitization projects in coordination with University Archives and Special Collections in alignment with the Libraries’ mission and strategic goals
• Promoting engagement with faculty and students around digital scholarship research and preservation initiatives hosted and supported by the library
• Collaborating with liaison librarians and members of the Center for Academic Technology to provide tools and educational opportunities to promote knowledge and awareness of copyright requirements and best practices in topics related to scholarly communication
• Providing leadership in the adoption of best practices in scholarly communication relevant to Butler’s academic mission
• Serving as a liaison to an academic department, responsible for course-based information literacy instruction, collection development, and faculty support
• Supervising and directing the work of one full time staff member (Library Associate / Scholarly Communication)

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understand the environment and ethics of information and information-seeking processes to structure library services for users and scholars
• Understand and apply requirements, best practices, and guidelines for scholarly communication relevant to Butler Libraries’ digital initiatives and processes
• Communicate scholarly communication issues in a balanced way that can be adjusted to a wide range of audiences across the disciplines
• Use communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively in a collaborative work environment
• Use marketing and outreach skills to discover and recruit institutional scholarly input, research data, and other content for inclusion in the institutional repository
• Apply project management skills to plan, implement, and assess digital scholarship and publishing projects
• Ability to learn new platforms as well as learning code, or digging into existing code to solve problems on publishing or repository systems
• Integrate use of relevant current technologies (e.g. Omeka, or other emerging platforms) and tools into everyday practice and demonstrate their value to others
• Work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and staff
• Participate in grant and other external funding opportunities in support of the Libraries’ mission and strategic goals
• Manage and direct the work of full time staff and sometimes student workers

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution and ability to meet minimum qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.a of the Butler University Faculty Handbook.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, as well as a Juris Doctor degree, or second Master’s degree in a humanities-related field; ability to meet minimum qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor as stated in 20.30.30.B.2.b of the Butler University Faculty Handbook.

Working Conditions:

Office and desk work in Irwin library, some service desk back-up needed periodically.

Reports To:

Associate Dean for Collections & Digital Services

Supervises:

Library Associate / Scholarly Communication (indirect supervision of student workers – shares supervision and quality control for work)

To Apply

Applicants for the position should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Josh Petrusa, Associate Dean for Collections & Digital Services, at jpetrusa@butler.edu.

Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the successful applicant will be no earlier than January 1, 2018.

October 3, 2017

Scholarly Sharing Strategist

• Ohio State University
• Columbus, OH

The Scholarly Sharing Strategist leads a dynamic program area that promotes new models for sharing and disseminating scholarly works to advance learning, research, and creative expression. The newly conceived Scholarly Sharing area brings into closer dialog two highly successful programs, Copyright Services and Publishing & Repository Services, and creates new capacity for innovation and partner engagement. Together these units include one faculty librarian and six administrative and professional staff. Reporting to the Associate Director for Content and Access, the Head will propel and align strategy and practice for the programs in a rapidly evolving environment. The Head coordinates Libraries-wide strategic initiatives and projects, embracing new scholarly sharing models based on institutional, regional, and national partnerships. This program already enjoys close collaboration within OSU Libraries with teams of developers and IT infrastructure specialists, and the staff of the Research Commons. The position supervises the head of Copyright Services and the head of Publishing & Repository Services, and works collaboratively across the Libraries to help create and implement innovative approaches for supporting scholarly content creators and fostering impactful publishing. Our publishing program currently supports journal hosting and publishing, conference publishing, and we aim to provide sustainable support for new-model publishing. Copyright Services provides consultation and workshops, and aids the OSU community with permissions requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• ​Based on a deep and evolving understanding of the challenges of the traditional scholarly communication models, effectively articulate and apply complex concepts related to new/emerging areas in scholarly sharing. Monitor national and international trends in the field and assess opportunities for alignment and leadership by the program.
• Design and lead innovative program and outreach activities critical to the Libraries’ strategies advancing new models of scholarly publishing and informed decision-making by content creators on campus.
• Foster greater understanding of and enthusiastic support across the Libraries for appropriate management of copyright by content creators and for new, more efficient and effective modes of scholarly publishing. Provide effective and consistent communications with campus constituencies regarding the Libraries’ strategies and programs for scholarly sharing.
• Engage with partners within the Libraries, with other campus constituencies, and with external partners to advance strategic activities in scholarly sharing. Position the Libraries as a leader in campus conversations relating to scholarly sharing. Promote engagement with and leadership contributions to national conversations relating to scholarly sharing.
• Think creatively and critically about the affordances and challenges of existing and emerging technologies relevant to scholarly sharing and advocate for appropriate application to OSUL services.
• Support and advance the Libraries’ programs in copyright and publishing services. Elevate the existing cohesive team environment among the leaders and staff within the Libraries’ scholarly sharing programs.
• Build and maintain a research program and service profile related to publishing, copyrights, and/or scholarly communication. Present and publish in appropriate venues in order to raise own and Libraries’ profile.

Required Qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited master’s degree, a master’s degree with specialization in archives, a master’s degree in museum studies or a comparable graduate degree in one of the above fields from a non-U.S. university, reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Strong expertise in many facets of professional practice relating to copyright, publishing, and repository models and trends.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience including progressively responsible leadership experience resulting in outstanding leadership capabilities.
• A track record of building effective partnerships and sustaining relationships.
• Ability to work effectively and creatively in a collaborative and complex environment.
• Experience with new and emerging technologies that support digital scholarship and scholarly communication.
• Commitment to librarianship, scholarship, and service, which are required criteria to meet University and University Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure.

Desired Qualifications:

• Record of successful mentorship, coaching, and leadership development.
• Evidence of scholarly contribution and engagement with organizations or multi- institutional initiatives in the arena of scholarly sharing.
• Knowledge of academic and research library publishing processes.
• Track record of engagement in Open Access initiatives in research institutions.

Discover Ohio State:

For 147 years, The Ohio State University’s campus in Columbus has been the stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for innovation. It’s where friendships are forged. It’s where rivalries and revelry are born.

The University’s main campus is one of America’s largest and most comprehensive. As Ohio’s best and one of the nation’s top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio.
University Libraries supports the research, teaching and learning needs of students and scholars, Buckeyes and beyond. We offer services and educational resources that open minds and advance equity, inclusion, and diversity in the pursuit and sharing of knowledge. Our libraries provide access to deep research collections, an extensive offering of online resources available anytime anywhere, and special collections of exceptional quality and distinction. Our facilities offer work spaces designed to enable a variety of learning styles and research methods. We strive to provide convenient, ubiquitous resources and services – in your home, in your office, inside one of our welcoming facilities, or wherever your scholarly pursuits lead you. Librarians familiar with the subject areas and experts in associated research techniques are available for consultation. Additional information about The Ohio State University Libraries is available at http://library.osu.edu.

Appointment:
This position is a full-time, permanent, 12-month appointment. For appointment as a tenure-track faculty member, the candidate will be required to meet university and Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure. Salary, position type, and faculty rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:
All of the benefits available to you reflect Ohio State’s commitment to provide high-quality, affordable plans and represent a significant component of your total rewards for working at Ohio State. The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days of vacation, 15 days sick leave, 10 holidays, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see: https://hr.osu.edu/new-employees/benefits-overview.

Join Us!
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 1, 2017. Please send cover letter, CV, references, and salary history and requirements to Kristin Gall at gall.108@osu.edu. Please include the title of the position for which you are posting in the subject field.

Contact Information: Kristin Gall, Human Resources Associate, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-292-5794.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

August 21, 2017

Publications & Support Specialist

• Public Knowledge Project
• Burnaby, British Columbia

PKP is currently seeking a talented, full-time Publications and Support Specialist to assist with our PKP’s Publishing Services, to provide support on the PKP Community Forum, and to  assist with our other projects. This is a people-oriented service position, and the successful candidate will be an outgoing individual who enjoys working with others and helping them use OJS and other PKP software.

Experience with PKP software would be an asset. A strong willingness to learn is essential.

As a member of the PKP team, you will be able to work where you want, anywhere in the world.  Apart from some regularly scheduled team meetings and client service hours, PKP’s work environment is very flexible. You will have opportunities to travel, participate in conferences and workshops, and interact with a growing international community of users in the academic, software development, and publishing worlds.

Duties:

• Provide technical and general user support to PKP|PS clients and the PKP user community on the PKP software suite including Open Journal Systems (OJS) 2.x & 3.x; Open Conference Systems (OCS) 2.x & 3.x; Open Monograph Press (OMP) 1.x; Open Harvester Systems (OHS) 2.x; and other PKP software;
• Monitor the PKP Community Forum and reply directly to user queries and issues, or refer them to other PKP team members;
• Work in concert with other PKP|PS team members to troubleshoot and provide ongoing operational support.  Create, update, refer, and close issues using a combination of trouble ticket and customer relation management software;
• Maintain a record of common, recurring user-reported problems for enhancing user documentation, developing training materials, or improving software interfaces;
• Identify potential partnerships or volunteers from the community;
• Provide online and in-person workshops and other training activities on the use of PKP software;
• Work closely with current and prospective PKP|PS clients to determine their requirements including provision of appropriate hosting options, and assist in the preparation of statements of work and cost estimates;
• Assist in the overall operation and coordination of the PKP Community Forum;
• Assist in the operation of PKP|PS hosting and custom support services including provisioning of appropriate technical infrastructure;
• Prepare operational reports, statistical reports, briefs, position papers and grant proposals as required;
• Promote the PKP and PKP|PS through active participation in external meetings, conferences, workshops, and other venues;
• Serve on PKP committees and working groups as required; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent;
• Relevant experience in client support, preferably in the academic and/or scholarly publishing sectors;
• Experience with technical evaluation, implementation and troubleshooting (including bug testing, basic familiarity with web standards like HTML, CSS, basic familiarity with tools such as FTP/SSH) is also an asset;
• Familiarity with publishing workflows, software, and platforms, preferably with OJS, OMP, and/or OCS;
• Ability to quickly learn new software interfaces and experiment with emerging technologies;
• Commitment to high quality community and customer service and a strong interest in helping others solve their technical issues;
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, maintain, and develop strong professional relationships with a diverse, multicultural, global community of stakeholders in both face to face and distance environments;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships across multiple and diverse institutions, across levels within organizations from specialist to executive level;
• Experience with a software development project and/or a project undertaken in a primarily remote environment;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments and multiple deadlines, and to work well under pressure with discretion, tact, and good judgement;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; and
• High level of initiative. Demonstrated ability to recognize and anticipate what needs to be done.

Interested applicants should send the following:

• a cover letter containing a summary of their experience, and at least two references
• a copy of their resume

to Brian Owen, Associate Dean of Libraries and PKP Managing Director  (brian_owen@sfu.ca).

Posting will remain open until filled.

Background Information

The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) is a research and development initiative based at Simon Fraser University with many development partners and supporters around the world. PKP has been developing free, open source software for the management, publishing, and indexing of journals, books, and conferences for over 15 years. The PKP software suite is comprised of four modules: Open Journal Systems, Open Monograph Press, Open Conference Systems, and Open Harvester Systems; as well as a variety of supporting software projects. Visit PKP at http://pkp.sfu.ca/ and have a look at the software and other services.

July 17, 2017

Assistant Director for Scholarly Communication & Projects

• Columbia University
• New York, NY

Description

The Columbia University Libraries seek an Assistant Director for its newly formed Digital Scholarship division to help lead a team that is coordinating library-facilitated digital scholarship projects. This position also connects the library’s efforts to emergent themes and approaches around scholarly communication. Reporting to the Director of Digital Scholarship, the Assistant Director develops and promotes programs, services, and relationships that advance the ability of Columbia scholars to communicate knowledge in impactful ways to essential audiences online. With oversight of key library staff, this position supports work in the digital humanities, in scholarly publishing, and in digital repository services. Further, the Assistant Director will be instrumental in designing digital scholarly projects and faculty partnerships within the libraries. This position also coordinates scholarly communication outreach activities on campus and participates in national forums and organizations.

Position Duties:

• Oversees the evaluation, development, and ongoing maintenance of digital scholarship projects with faculty and students across disciplines and platforms, including Columbia’s open access repository, online journal publishing services, and the development of innovative applications that convey the research of Columbia University’s scholars online.
• Coordinates the development and promotion of the library’s scholarly communication initiatives and outreach activities focused on access to and impact of Columbia-based research and scholarship.
• As a member of the Digital Scholarship leadership team, represents the library’s efforts in as an active participant in national forums and relevant working groups.

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

• Commitment to supporting and working in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Experience in developing and/or leading research initiatives or projects
• Understanding of current issues, trends, and new and emerging technologies used to support scholarly communication and digital scholarship in research libraries
• Track record of engagement in scholarly communication and digital scholarship trends and initiatives in research institutions
• Knowledge of academic research and publishing processes
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Proposed start date:

• October 1, 2017

July 14, 2017

LibraryPress@UF Coordinator

• University of Florida
• Gainesville, FL

JOB SUMMARYIn 2016, the Libraries and the University of Florida Press began a new collaboration on the LibraryPress@UF, an imprint of the University of Florida Press. The LibraryPress@UF Coordinator (Coordinator) is a new position that operates within the George A. Smathers Libraries to ensure coordinated and consistent activities for the LibraryPress@UF. The Coordinator will collaboratively build and start-up the LibraryPress@UF as a new program, creating, developing, and directing the strategic planning process. The Coordinator supports production and development needs for all LibraryPress@UF imprint works (e.g., new publications, republications, expanded editions, digital works, etc.) for design, layout, creation, coordination on metadata (e.g., library records, CIP, and publisher information), developing and maintaining design files and processes, and overall production needs. The LibraryPress@UF focuses on works that are born digital, with print-on-demand options integrated with sole source production, and with digital files hosted as Open Access through the Libraries. The Coordinator provides support to academic faculty collaborating with the Libraries on publishing efforts, and provides support for scholars regarding enhanced monographs in collaboration with the UF Press. Attends relevant conferences (e.g., Association of American University Presses, Library Publishing Forum) for sharing of UF activities and development of best practices.

The Coordinator plays a critical role for enhancing and expanding the existing relationship and activities by serving as a core contact with the UF Press, including for new opportunities in regards to online journals; enhanced monographs; shared events; and collaborative grants including the Open Book Program grant to re-enliven out of print books.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Production for the LibraryPress@UF and UF Press Enhanced Monographs

Collaborates and coordinates production and promotion for LibraryPress@UF publications and UF Press Enhanced Monographs
Collaborates and coordinates for the development of new activities and services, and consistency of ongoing operations 
Collaborates with librarians and authors on production of LibraryPress@UF publications
Collaborates with the UF Press, scholars, liaison librarians, and Digital Production Services for developing enhanced monographs with the UF Press that simultaneously support collection development in the Libraries
Collaborates with Digital Production Services to ensure support for ongoing publishing programs and initiatives, including textbooks for Orange Grove Texts Plus
Collaborates on publications with the LibraryPress@UF that promote and further the goals for library collections
Liaises with author/creators on rights and permissions needed for new works
Liaises with Digital Production Services for new publication needs including ePUB and other formats, supporting the development and planning transition to ongoing operations as appropriate new technologies and processes are identified
Supports potential new authors in completing the Publication Information Sheet, describing the content and the format of the work to be published; coordinates reports and materials for review by the Editor-in-Chief and Directors of the LibraryPress@UF

Assessment and Reporting

Collaborates and coordinates a rigorous program of tracking and assessment for production and program activities, working with the Libraries and UF Press for ongoing development of the LibraryPress@UF
Collaborates to develop integrated workflows, promotion plans, and measures and methods for tracking and assessment of all activities
Creates and maintains documentation on all author/creator agreements, production status of new publications, and workflow documentation for future optimization and integration
Collaboratively develops reports and supports activities in relation journals with OJS as used by the Libraries and for future opportunities in collaboration with the UF Press
Stays current in best practices for digital scholarly publishing and is familiar with a wide variety of academic projects and programs across the nation and world

Promotion, Digital Scholarship & Publishing Training

Collaborates with the Director of Marketing to coordinate development of marketing plans for new publications and for the LibraryPress@UF overall, and for undertaking the activities in the marketing plans including the use of web and social media
Collaborates with social media managers in the Libraries and Press for promotion
Maintains compliance with UF social media policies, and Libraries and UF web standards, policies and practices
Plans, recruits trainers, and provides training within the Libraries and across UF as appropriate, and provisions trainings with attendant resources for the library publishing, publishing, and digital scholarship
Provides and coordinates support for non-credit and for-credit trainings and internships in publishing and digital scholarship
Coordinates and supports planning and implementing events and activities in support of digital scholarly publishing at UF, including events and activities that enrich the community of practice for reviewers, editors, and collaborators across UF, the Libraries, and the UF Press

Other Duties as Assigned

Serves on various committees and task forces at the Library and University level.
Participates in sessions at state and national conferences.
Participates in other departmental activities and special projects as assigned.
Participates in staff development opportunities as needed.
Performs other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related library experience; or a master’s degree in Library or Information Science or some other directly relevant area.
Preferred:

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community of faculty, students, administrators and the general public
Three years of academic or research library, or publishing, experience
Master’s degree in a relevant field or professional certificate
Knowledge of publishing technologies, particularly digital publication and digital tools for print publication, and print on demand
Excellent visioning, planning, analytical and organizational skills
Strong analytical skills and experience in planning and setting priorities
Initiative, flexibility and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a complex, rapidly changing academic environment
Familiarity with academic publishing research trends
Record of including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in research, teaching, service and other work
Articulate and persuasive written and oral communication skills
Experience with text encoding and markup (e.g., Adobe InDesign and InCopy, XHTML, CSS, markdown, ePub)
Experience in project management and project portfolio management for simultaneously managing multiple projects