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May 9, 2024

Scholarly Communications Librarian

• The Claremont Colleges
• Claremont, CA

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Claremont Colleges Library seeks a service-oriented, collaborative, knowledgeable, and creative individual to further develop and advance our scholarly communication initiatives. The Scholarly Communication Librarian (SCL) will be responsible for planning and delivering initiatives promoting openness, effective sharing, and equitable access to scholarly knowledge and resources. Working closely with key stakeholders, inside and outside of the library, they will provide collaborative support regarding the management and assessment of The Claremont Colleges Library’s (TCCL) suite of scholarly communications services. They will plan and implement new initiatives, strengthen established protocols, and assess existing practices with an eye towards sustainability.

The Scholarly Communications Librarian (SCL) will report to the head of Digital Initiatives within the Distinctive Collections and Digital Scholarship Division. The SCL will work with the Digital Initiatives unit to provide vision and guidance for Scholarship at Claremont, the institutional repository, while setting priorities that respond to current and emerging needs of the seven Claremont Colleges.  The Scholarly Communications Librarian will actively engage with the rapidly-changing scholarly communications landscape while providing clear communication, advocacy, and outreach involving many different internal and external audiences. The SCL will create and circulate education and outreach materials, including web content, brochures/handouts, and resource materials for a range of constituencies, including research and teaching librarians, library staff, faculty, and graduate students.  These topics may include, but are not limited to: intellectual property rights, copyright, fair use, open access (OA), and open scholarship initiatives such as open pedagogy and open educational resources (OER).

The Scholarly Communications Librarian will manage, promote, and advance the library’s institutional repository, as a place to host scholarship produced by scholars from across the seven colleges of the Consortium. In addition, the SCL will also collaborate with colleagues within the unit to steward the unique assets and materials related to Scholarship at Claremont and the Claremont Colleges Digital Library.

Priority Deadline: The deadline for first consideration is May 31, 2024.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.

Scholarly Communications

• Collaborate with research and teaching librarians to develop and coordinate scholarly communications outreach initiatives for faculty and students, across the disciplines and colleges.
• Provide consultations to students and faculty on topics such as copyright, open access, research impact, and author rights.
• Maintain web content related to scholarly communications topics in collaboration with Web Developer.
• Keep abreast of trends and developments related to scholarly communications and provide timely updates about them to the library and 7C community, including disseminating information on innovative licensing agreements for TCCS authors.
• Promote the use of and encourage contributions to the library’s open access institutional repository, Scholarship@Claremont, by 7C faculty, staff, and students.
• Work collaboratively to establish or update policies, procedures, best practices, and platforms related to the management, preservation, and discovery of the digital and intellectual assets of the Claremont Colleges Digital Library and Scholarship at Claremont.
• Continue to support the electronic theses and dissertations program by assessing ongoing processes and improving workflows with advisors, registrars, and authors.
• Implement a strategy to assess existing workflows and processes and to support sustainable and targeted OER creation, adoption, and use.
• Participate in library-wide planning and assessment projects through service on committees, task forces, and special projects.

Professional Engagement

• Actively participates in networking and professional development through national/regional/local professional organizations via office holding, presentations, and publications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education/Training:

• An ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree (such as J.D.) in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by TCCL

Experience:

• 3-5 years of professional experience working in an academic library, with a focus on scholarly publishing, open access, copyright, or institutional repositories.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of copyright law and policy, licensing and other intellectual property issues in the context of higher education, particularly as they relate to institutional repositories, fair use, authors’ rights, open access publishing and OERs.
• Ability to collaborate and establish partnerships with faculty and other stakeholders through creative and engaging outreach initiatives.
• Experience planning and delivering workshops on topics related to scholarly communications and/or experience with reference support within an academic library
• Demonstrated verbal and written skill in communicating complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of trends, issues, and library services related to open access and scholarly publishing.
• Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills as well as the ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities.
• Knowledge of technical issues related to digital asset management platforms for scholarly communication
• Familiarity with metadata standards and metadata creation
• Awareness of research data management
• Experience in analyzing data and creating reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in promoting and advocating for scholarly communications services and open access.
• Familiarity working with funding agency requirements related to open science.
• Familiarity with vendor supported and open source digital asset management platform(s), such as CONTENTdm, bepress, or DSpace
• Awareness of digitization standards and practices and/or digital preservation and curation in relation to copyright

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 12 months annually. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule to work partial hours remotely as approved by the supervisor.

Union: This position is represented by The Claremont Colleges Services Library Staff Federation AFT Local 6735. The employee in this position will be bound by the collective bargaining agreement.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The monthly salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $5,916.67 – $6,416.67 per month.

April 19, 2024

Head of Digital Scholarship

• University of Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia, PA

Job Description Summary

About the Penn Libraries:

The Penn Libraries provides a network of information resources and knowledge services that are vital to teaching, research, and learning at the University of Pennsylvania. This network includes 19 physical libraries, recognized for their collections, and a digital library known for innovation and richness of content. Through dynamic programming and exhibitions, and through the acquisition and preservation of literary and artistic artifacts, the Penn Libraries documents a wealth of social and historical periods, bringing scholarship to life at the University and in the various communities it serves

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship (RDDS), the Head of Digital Scholarship is responsible for the administrative management of libraries’ digital scholarship initiatives including those related to digital projects, digital humanities, public digital scholarship, and affiliated areas.

In collaboration with the Research Data and Digital Scholarship team and disciplinary specialists, they will

• coordinate project support through the RDDS sub-team, Digital Projects, Publications, and Partnerships.
• develop and deliver forward-thinking, measurable, campus-aligned programming to support researchers; and
• scaffold scalable education and outreach programming and support for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty.
• prioritize the development of strong, collaborative relationships with library subject specialists as appropriate and with relevant campus partners, such as the Price Lab for the Digital Humanities.

The incumbent will manage a small team of specialists and students focused on digital projects and public digital scholarship

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS, MSLS, MLIS, etc.) from an ALA-accredited program and 5-7 years of relevant experience in a range of digital scholarship methods, tools, and skills (e.g., text analysis, GIS/mapping, digital exhibits, 3D/immersive technologies, network analysis, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required.
• Experience developing and delivering instruction and instructional documentation (research guides, learning objects, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to independently learn new technologies and methodologies
• Knowledge of current research, technologies and scholarly trends in digital scholarship, open access, and scholarly communications
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in a team-based, service-oriented environment and to build partnerships with faculty and staff on research projects
• Demonstrated experience with server-side coding of web-based applications, collaborative GitHub workflows, and command line use. Knowledge of one or more programming languages, preferably including Python.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; good problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory experience or successful experience managing a team

Preferred

• Experience providing services in digital scholarship, digital humanities or scholarly publishing
• Experience designing and teaching classes, preferably in higher education
• Experience with static site generation, such as Eleventy
• Experience conducting research or providing services to support research projects
• Advanced degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences

Pay Range

$74,476.00 – $98,753.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Visit the website for complete information and to apply.

April 16, 2024

Production Assistant for Publishing Services

• Ohio State University
• Columbus, OH

Department:

Libraries | Research and Education

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Communications, or Art/Humanities or other appropriate field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Approximately 1-2 years of demonstrated experience with HTML and Microsoft Word. Familiarity with publishing process. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to assist with projects under minimal supervision and to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience with managing metadata. Experience with workflow development. Experience with CSS, or XML. Familiarity with accessibility standards and workflows to make PDF and web content accessible. Creativity and flexibility in using technology to solve problems. Supervisory experience.

Additional Information:

The posting range for this position is $19.52 to $22.00 per hour.

Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application. This posting will close after 14 days.

April 10, 2024

Data Services Librarian

• University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Amherst, MA

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Works in collaboration with the Data Services unit to develop and deliver forward-thinking, measurable, campus-aligned programming, resources, and services to support researchers throughout the data lifecycle; develop educational and outreach programming and support for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty; and coordinate project support for data-intensive research. Assists University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers and scholars in meeting the data management and sharing requirements of funding agencies and publishers. Assists in developing strong, collaborative relationships with library subject specialists in data-intensive disciplines and with relevant offices, departments, and centers across campus. The Data Services Librarian will be part of a team of specialists focused on data management, spatial data and GIS, open science, bibliometrics, data science, and data visualization.

For this position, the Data Services Librarian will have a specialization in at least one of the following areas: data visualization, bibliometrics and research impact, data science and statistics, or data curation.

Essential Functions

• Delivers data services including writing data management plans, providing research impact training, providing data visualization expertise, developing guides, and teaching workshops
• Provides consultations with researchers and research groups in partnership with liaison librarians on research data management planning, research impact, and other related topics
• In collaboration with data services staff, designs and implements a sustainable framework to advance data services including writing data management plans, providing research impact training, providing data visualization expertise, developing guides, and teaching workshops
• Participates in developing vision and direction for the Libraries’ Data Services including strengthening and promoting existing services and developing new services across all disciplines. Participates in assessment of campus-wide data needs and current support services and activities for continuous improvement, including the development of workflows.
• Keeps apprised of key issues, trends, tools, technologies, resources, and methodologies for computationally centered, data-driven research (e.g., data science, bibliometrics/research impact, research data management, data literacy, visualization, text mining, etc.), and regularly incorporates this knowledge into planning and sharing of information with library colleagues and campus partners as relevant
• In collaboration with data services staff and other staff in the division, develops information policies, services, and infrastructure informed by legal, regulatory, and federal requirements in cooperation with relevant university stakeholders, including the Office of Research and Engagement, Information Technology, and compliance officers
• In collaboration with library colleagues, coordinates and manages requests for the compilation of research impact and measurement output through use of bibliometrics-based approaches (including altmetrics and other research metrics approaches) for researchers, administrators, and campus units
• Partners with UMass Amherst’s Office of Research & Engagement, Research Administrators Advisory Board, Information Technology, and other relevant campus units on data management initiatives.
• Serves on internal committees as assigned and may be asked to represent the Libraries on campus committees, Five College Committees, and Boston Library Consortium Committees, and/or at other selected professional meetings and conferences
• Participates in professional development and continuing education activities, including service in professional and scholarly associations, and presenting and publishing on work-related topics

Other Functions

• Works a flexible schedule, which includes some evening, weekend, and holiday hours
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required to meet the goals of the department, Libraries, and University

Organizational Values

• Commitment to support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within the Libraries and across the institution
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships and work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Purposefully promote a One Library environment for all that encourages inclusion, personal growth, respect, self-reflection, curiosity, and continuous learning
• Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent with both law and with university policy

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in librarianship (from a program accredited by the American Library Association) or related field, or combination of an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and experience in libraries, archives, museums, or similar institutions
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, such as providing data services, in libraries, archives, museums, or similar academic settings
  Demonstrated knowledge of data management, data curation, and preservation principles and practices, including issues and technical challenges related to format migration, preservation, metadata, and data retrieval
• Familiarity with data sources such as ICPSR, Mergent, Roper, Social Explorer, World Development Indicators, etc.
• Familiarity with bibliographic data sources such as CrossRef, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge providing specialized data services in at least one of the following areas:
  a. Data visualization, or b. Bibliometrics and research impact, or c. Data science and statistics, or d. Data curation
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self-directed, problem-solve, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, service excellence, innovation, and creativity
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective working relationships and work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills to lead or coordinate multiple projects and work with minimal supervision
• Evidence of commitment to support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within the Libraries and the institution
• Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution to the library profession

Preferred Qualifications

• Background that demonstrates proficiency with tools for working with data such as scripting languages (such as Python or JavaScript), statistical solutions (such as R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, etc.), or qualitative data tools (such as NVIVO, MAXQDA, etc.)
• Working knowledge and understanding of bibliometric indicators such as author metrics, article metrics, journal metrics, humane metrics, altmetrics, etc.
• Experience with data visualization software, such as VOSviewer, Sci2, Gephi, Tableau, etc.
• Ability to present data through visual storytelling or narrative techniques
• Successful experience on cross-departmental teams to accomplish projects and initiatives
• Experience working with DMPTool (or similar tools) to prepare data management plans
• Familiarity with data sharing policies for U.S. federally funded research and emerging best practices for compliance with funder requirements
• Familiarity with geospatial data; data visualization tools, trends, and techniques; generative AI tools and/or machine learning
• Experience teaching the evolving landscape of open and public data, data ethics, and data sharing
• Experience teaching quantitative and/or qualitative software for working with data

Work Schedule

The regular working schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, day hours.
The incumbent of the position is expected to work on a flexible schedule, which includes some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP) Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the MSP collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Librarian III or IV
a. Librarian III salary floor: $69,500

b. Librarian IV salary floor: $78,900

Salary commensurate with experience.

For full information and to apply.

April 4, 2024

Editorial Coordinator

• Stanford Libraries
• Stanford, CA

This is a 3-year fixed term position.

Stanford Libraries seek an Editorial Coordinator to support the Stanford University Libraries publishing imprint. Stanford Libraries books showcase the Libraries’ extraordinary collections, making them visible to people across and beyond campus. We publish exhibit catalogs, annotated bibliographies, scholarly texts, essays and poetry, and keepsakes and miscellanea.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Coordinator supports all aspects of publishing at Stanford Libraries. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in the full breadth of the publishing process, from assisting in the development of manuscripts to reviewing rights and permissions, preparing files, and tracking the production process, planning promotional efforts, and facilitating distribution.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, agile, collegial, good at setting priorities and adapting to changing needs, and passionate about making books. This is a 3-year term position.

Under direct supervision, assist with the publication of print and digital books that showcase the Stanford University Libraries’ collections.

Core Duties:

• Communicate with authors, donors, faculty, library staff, and vendors as needed. (10%)
• Convert and prepare files in accordance with vendor needs. (10%)
• Prepare and maintain in-house style sheets. (5%)
• Review permissions. (10%)
• *Provide administrative support to the editor-in-chief. (5%)
• *Assist with marketing plans/programs to meet business objectives, including coordinating with internal stakeholders. (5%)
• *Draft, edit, and schedule select marketing communications for a variety of channels (i.e., web, print, email, online.) (5%)
• Track due dates and deadlines. (5%)
• Support distribution of published titles. (Track stock of backlist titles. 5%)
• Undertake research and editing tasks as assigned. (5%)
• *Assist in quality control of data and marketing materials. (5%)
• *Support the planning and execution of events. (5%)
• *Support the creation and launch of tools and processes to improve publishing efforts. Contribute to vendor selection, arrangements, and scheduling. (5%)
• *Coordinate vendor estimates and invoice processing. (5%)
• *Monitor, track and report publishing program effectiveness. (5%)
• *Review and report program/publication data. (5%)
• *Develop an understanding of organization’s major programs, services, events and products. (5%)
• May work on digital and print projects, including the Stanford Libraries website.

* – Other duties may also be assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and creative.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently to meet expected
• deadlines and schedules.
• Demonstrated team player.

Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities May Include:

 Experience in / knowledge of rights and permissions, copyright and fair use a plus

• Familiarity with citation styles such as Chicago, APA, a plus
• Familiarity with InDesign a plus

Pay Range:

The expected pay range for this position is $32.69 – $39.42 per hour.  Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Read the full job description.

March 28, 2024

Library Publishing Specialist

• Purdue University
• West Lafayette, IN

The Libraries Publishing Unit provides publishing support to the Purdue community, increasing distribution, access, and visibility of Purdue scholarship through open scholarship. Supporting the Libraries goal to broaden availability of open scholarship to advance equitable and financially sustainable access to scholarly resources, this position supports Open Access publication of original scholarship at Purdue University. As part of the Libraries Publishing Unit, this position manages and maintains continued publication series, provides guidance and training to editors, and serves as liaison between clients, vendors, and the Libraries Publishing Unit.

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative individual to serve as Library Publishing Specialist. As a member of the Library Publishing Unit, the successful candidate will join a dynamic team seeking to reframe and redefine our Library Publishing Program.

The salary for this position is $41,400 – $57,500 commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that you will need to upload a cover letter for consideration.

About Us:

The Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies system on the West Lafayette campus includes six subject-oriented libraries, the Hicks Undergraduate Library, and the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center. Staff total nearly 150, of which 81 are faculty and professionals. The campus library system includes 3,317,331 printed volumes and electronic books; 227,814 electronic and print journals; and government documents and microforms in excess of 400,000. To complement the online collections, Libraries also houses more than 600,000 volumes in closed stacks that individuals can request for next-day delivery. In addition, any item held in the Big Ten Academic Alliance libraries can be requested directly and typically arrives within a few days.

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Two (2) – Three (3) years of experience
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Skills Needed:

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and set priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of scholarly publishing trends, issues, and strategies, or current digital publishing standards and best practices
• Openness and willingness to learn new technologies

Preferred:

• Experience with metadata
• Basic HTML or XML knowledge, or another markup language

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. 

TO APPLY:   https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/30865/

March 20, 2024

Open Publishing Librarian

• IUPUI University Library
• Indianapolis, IN

IUPUI University Library, soon to be the IU Indianapolis University Library, seeks an Open Publishing Librarian to join its Center for Digital Scholarship (Center) in supporting researchers across the research lifecycle. This position is responsible for the management and maintenance of the institutional repository and open journal publishing program. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of scholarly communication issues within higher education and experience in supporting open dissemination of research. This is a tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.

The Open Publishing Librarian reports to the Director of the Center and works closely with colleagues within the Center and across the Library to support the open dissemination of research. The Center is a highly collaborative and motivated group of individuals focused on changing IUPUI’s culture to adopt more open access knowledge practices through a variety of initiatives, services, and advocacy work.

Ranked among the top 100 most innovative schools by U.S. News and World Report, IUPUI is an urban research and health sciences campus with 18 degree-granting schools and more than 450 academic programs. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a multicultural and affordable mid-sized city, the campus serves more than 29,000 students.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be someone interested in collaborating with others, flexible in their approach to solving problems, and with a desire to learn. There are multiple paths toward success in this position and each may look slightly different depending on the successful candidate’s interests and experience. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. University Library is especially interested in promoting an environment of diversity and excellence throughout the institution and encourages candidates who are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the library’s coordinator for the institutional repository and open access journal publishing program
• Support compliance with the IUPUI Open Access Policy
• Serve as library’s resource person for questions related to the institutional repository, open journals, and open routes for research dissemination generally
• Collaborate with Center librarians and staff on projects and initiatives that advance open access to knowledge created by IUPUI researchers
• Supervise 1-2 FTE staff and/or student employees who support scholarly communication services
• Support the shared work of the Center

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or an equivalent degree
• Experience with digital publishing tools (e.g., DSpace, OJS)
• Broad knowledge of scholarly communication issues within higher education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to solve emerging and sometimes ambiguous problems
• Commitment to open knowledge, open access, or open research practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience
• Experience collaborating with faculty and other campus stakeholders
• Understanding of issues associated with intellectual property and copyright in an academic setting

About IUPUI and University Library

IUPUI, an urban-serving institution with a mission and a vision focused on both diversity and community engagement, has been the recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from Insight into Diversity (the nation’s oldest higher education diversity publication) for twelve consecutive years. The campus has been recognized in recent years by Forbes Magazine as the #3 best employer for women in the state among universities, and the #4 best employer for diversity in Indiana. University Library is a Power of Libraries award winner and home to numerous award-winning professionals.

University Library is looking for librarians who will support our commitment to engage with the wider educational community through performance, professional development and service that are inclusive of the rich diversity of our campus and our city. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

Compensation and Application

The minimum salary is $57,000, with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to a Fidelity Investments retirement plan. A start-up package includes $10,000 for moving and ongoing professional development expenses.

Deadline for applications is April 15, 2024. The position is available no sooner than July 1, 2024. Please forward a CV, contact information for four references (include name, title, telephone number, and e-mail address) and a letter of application discussing your ability to advance the library’s Strategic Priorities, and the individual strengths you will bring to the position. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application athttps://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/23493.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to University Library Human Resources Specialist Joycelynn Marshall at the following email address: jomoakle@iu.edu.

March 12, 2024

Copyright Services Specialist

• The Ohio State University Libraries
• Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University Libraries is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Copyright Services Specialist within Copyright Services. Copyright Services provides information and resources to The Ohio State University community on topics and activities related to copyright. Reporting to the Head of Copyright Services, the Copyright Services Specialist assists in the development of instruction, guidance, communications, and advocacy on copyright issues for the university and University Libraries.

The Copyright Services Specialist serves as the first line respondent for routine copyright questions and provides information and resources on copyright-related topics to faculty, staff, and students of the university, including consultation services and instructional presentations. The Copyright Services Specialist assists in the research of rights status for materials in University Libraries collections.

The Copyright Services Specialist consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance the work of the Content and Access unit. All other duties as assigned.

Salary: The posting range for this position is $42,700 to $56,900 annually.

Job listing: Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Copyright-Services-Specialist_R99820-1. Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2024.

March 8, 2024

Department Head for Open Scholarship

• Clemson University
• Clemson, SC

Clemson Libraries seeks a dynamic, driven, and collaborative Department Head for Open Scholarship to provide leadership and expertise at Clemson Libraries. The Open Scholarship Department includes services such as open educational resources, scholarly communications, experiential learning, research data services, and digital humanities/scholarship.  The department also houses two learning spaces: Adobe Studio & Makerspace and the Scholars’ Lab.  The department head will play an active and key role in continuing and expanding the Libraries’ research and experiential learning services that will further support Clemson’s strategic priorities.

The Department Head of Open Scholarship (OS) will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a newly created open scholarship department that provides support for digital scholarship, digital literacy, data literacy, digital preservation, faculty research, Open Access initiatives and advocacy, and scholarly communications.  The department head will also collaborate with faculty, administrators, and staff to create meaningful partnerships with campus groups including the Division of Research, Clemson Computing & Information Technology, Graduate School, the Office of General Counsel, etc.  This position requires a high degree of collaborative leadership and initiative and will be critical to the Libraries’ strategic growth as an R1 institution.

Qualifications 

1.              An ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or a relevant accredited graduate degree in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries. 

2.              Two years of professional experience in at least one of the department’s functional areas. 

3.              Two years of management/supervisory experience with a demonstrated record of innovative leadership and navigating organizational change. 

4.              Two years of experience building campus and inter-institutional partnerships to promote and advocate for open scholarship and experiential learning initiatives. 

5.              Demonstrated experience in mentoring faculty and professional staff. 

6.              Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and a culture of innovation. 

7.              Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication and creative problem-solving. 

Preferred Qualifications 

1.              Experience leading an established digital/open scholarship department. 

2.              Three to five years of management/supervisory experience. 

3.              Experience writing grants and getting external funding to start or expand services. 

4.              Strong record of professional service and publications/presentations at a national level.

Salary and Benefits

Faculty rank and minimum salary of $95,000 based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Various medical plans, dental plans, and retirement plans are available. 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity.

Application Instructions 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and names and contact information for three references via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/141496.  Applications received by 03/22/2024 will be guaranteed consideration. 

February 8, 2024

Metadata and Digital Marketing Specialist

• Michigan Publishing
• Ann Arbor, MI