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May 31, 2024

Open Publishing Production Editor

• Iowa State University
• Ames, IA

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

Job Description:

Summary

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

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

Position Duties & Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

May 31, 2024

Open Publishing Librarian

• University of Houston
• Houston, TX

Description:

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

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

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

Qualifications:

Required

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

Preferred

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 29, 2024

Digital Services Librarian

• Loyola University
• Chicago, IL

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

Required qualifications:

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

Preferred qualifications:

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

Open Date: 05/20/2024

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

Special Instructions to Applicants    

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

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

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

Diversity and Inclusion Statement    

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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

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.

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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.