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June 16, 2017

Scholarly Communication/Open Access Publishing Manager

  • American Theological Library Association
  • Chicago, IL

ATLA (American Theological Library Association) seeks a highly collaborative, proactive, and innovative person to leading the Association’s open access publishing initiatives as its Scholarly Communication/Open Access Publishing Manager. This position coordinates multiple Editorial Boards to support open access publishing of major works, issues of contention, and schools of thought that propel research in religion and theology; develop knowledge and skills in librarianship, pedagogy, and research methodology; and represent specialized topics of interest religion and theology. This position works both independently and collaboratively to provide outreach and support for open publishing initiatives, raise awareness of open access and scholarly communication issues including open educational resources, and develop professional development opportunities for ATLA members in the areas of open publishing. This position develops collaborative open publishing projects for the benefit of members and to support expanded access to scholarship in religion and theology. This position conducts member needs assessment; supports and maintains publishing platforms and tools; assesses education and training needs and arranges professional development programs; designs and implements programs that leverage member knowledge and expertise, supports standards, and shapes connections between instructional programming, scholarly communication, and libraries. This position is responsible for working closely with colleagues and managing relationships with members and prospective content contributors, partners, the open access publishing community, consultants, and vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the operations of four open access publications ranging from a monographs series to a journal to conference proceedings. Facilitate the work of the Editorial Boards for each imprint including supporting publishing platform technology, implementing marketing plans, and coordinating use of standards.
  • Promote open access, scholarly communication, and open educational resources to members.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices, established and emerging technologies, and both national and international open publishing programs in the digital library sphere. Network, collaborate, and participate in organizations and groups regarding open publishing and scholarly communication issues.
  • Develop, identify instructors, and coordinate professional development opportunities for members including webinars, workshops and presentations online and/or in person in the areas of open access and scholarly communication.
  • Create programs and tools to assist members in leading and/or supporting open access and scholarly communication initiatives at their institution including documentation such as guidelines, protocols, and best practices for communicating with administrators, faculty, and researchers.
  • Serve as a resource for open publishing, copyright, fair use, and open access issues
  • Participate in efforts to promote, manage, and make accessible open educational resources through partnerships with members and other organizations.
  • Conduct research including surveys, focus groups, interviews and visits, to understand the current landscape and needs of members relating to open publishing.
  • Maintain and support open publishing platform technology, working closely with the Digital Projects Manager and Information Systems staff.
  • Liaise with prospective partners and other peer organizations, vendors, the open publishing community, consultants, and vendors. Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, collaborators, and colleagues.
  • Represent the association at conferences, workshops, symposia, regional meetings, etc.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent field; or four to ten years related experience and/or training
  • Two years’ experience working in a library, cultural heritage organization, or affiliated educational, nonprofit, or professional organization
  • Proven proficiency in managing open publishing projects, including communication and outreach activities
  • Demonstrated experience with publishing technologies such as OJS, OMP
  • Experience consulting with teaching faculty, administrators, and students on research or scholarly topics
  • Working knowledge of scholarly communication, intellectual property, rights management, open access, and open educational resources
  • Knowledge of new scholarly publishing models and the economics underlying them
  • Experience working with scholarly societies, associations, or editorial boards of journals
  • Experience coordinating the activities of a small team toward discrete goals
  • Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative environment
  • Professional experience building institutional relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

  • Knowledge of repository software
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial strategies for project or program sustainability
  • Evidence of potential to succeed in a rapidly changing environment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing and able to travel throughout North America via plane, train, automobile, and other means.  Occasional international travel required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and passport (or legal ability to acquire one).
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

ATLA is an equal opportunity employer located in downtown Chicago. This position is a full-time position and may work onsite in the ATLA offices or remotely. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ATLA offers an excellent benefits package.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about ATLA, please visit our web site at: www.atla.com​.

To apply, please e-mail (1) a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position, (2) a current resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references to jobs@atla.com.  Please include “Scholarly Communication/Open Access Publishing Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls.

June 12, 2017

Assistant/Associate Librarian – Digital Publishing Project Librarian (Open Rank)

  • Texas Tech University
  • Lubbock,TX

Description:

This is a tenure-track, 12-month position responsible for leading the development of projects connected with the TTU Press’s digital publishing initiative. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) report on Library-Press collaborations stated that library-publishing services are on the rise, and universities need guidance on where their press and library missions overlap. This position will have the opportunity to enact collaboration between library and the press’s expertise in traditional publishing by developing digital content and develop a sustainable model for managing cost of production.

This position will spend the first two years working with Texas Tech faculty authors to publish electronic books in Open Monograph Press with the support of the University Press. The position will be creating workflows, policies, and helping authors with technical issues related to publishing eBooks and non- traditional multimedia eBooks and developing sustainable models for library publishing.

As faculty, this position is expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals. They are also expected to provide service to the profession by serving on teams/taskforces/work groups as well as serve on college and university committees in addition to their job duties.

This position reports to the Digital Resources Unit Head in the University Library but collaborates closely with the TTU University Press.

We are looking for a candidate who is excited about the emerging field of library publishing and able to handle the rigor of tenure with mentorship.

Responsibilities:

  •  Provides technical support to authors creating eBook, eTextbooks, and other non-traditional books or other content for publication.
  • Provides support to authors publishing digitally by managing a digital publishing platform.
  • Provides consultation, training, and support to the campus community on issues related to digital publishing and creating digital educational resources.
  • Maintains excellent written and oral communication with library and university press staff. Disseminates information that is clear to all levels of library and university press staff in the form of emails updates, attendance at staff meetings, and other appropriate means
  • Works closely with the unit lead, appropriate teams and departments to establish and refine associated workflows for digital publishing.
  • Provides leadership and coordination in the development of a digital publishing initiative between the university library and the university press.
  • Works collaboratively with the TTU Press on digital publishing projects.
  • Seeks out authors for possible digital publications and helps to select projects.
  • Keeps abreast of trends and best practices in digital publishing and monetized digital formats.
  • Serves on library committees and cross-functional teams as assigned.
  • Seeks out related grant opportunities to fund digital publishing efforts.
  • Writes reports and prepares documentation as needed.

Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree in library science or information science from an American Library Association-accredited institution.

Preferred: Strong project management skills and experience; Knowledge of current and future scholarly publishing models, especially library–press collaborations; Experience developing and publishing digital content; Some knowledge of traditional publishing; Broad knowledge of digital publishing platforms; Experience with presenting or manipulating multimedia (Audio, video, interactive webpages); Experience with a content management system, digital asset management system, or Open Monograph Press.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The position is a 12-month appointment with a nationally competitive salary. Librarians and archivists have faculty status and are an integral part of the academic teaching and research mission of the University. Comprehensive benefits include choice of retirement programs, including TIAA-CREF; 12-17 state holidays; developmental leave opportunities; moving allowance; and no state or local income tax.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Texas Tech University (http://www.ttu.edu/) is a state-supported institution with an enrollment of around 35,000. It offers a wide range of academic programs in colleges and schools, including graduate, law, and medicine. Texas Tech is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Greater Western Library Alliance and Texshare. The University Library (http://library.ttu.edu/) has over 2.4 million volumes. Lubbock has a metropolitan population of over 250,000 and is the regional center for education, agriculture, health care, banking, and business.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To apply for this position, please visit the Texas Tech University Personnel site at: http://www.texastech.edu/careers/. Select Faculty and search for 10590BR. Please fill out the electronic application and attach a cover letter indicating qualifications and interest in the position, current vita, and names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Texas Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans, and we consider the needs of dual career couples. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University.

April 7, 2017

Head of Scholarly Publishing & Intellectual Access

  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI

The Scholarly Publishing & Intellectual Access Unit Leader manages scholarly publishing functions and intellectual access to the Law Library collection. The librarian is a member of the Law Library Management Team and participates in library management, strategic planning, and library-wide staffing, workflow, and problem-solving.  
The Scholarly Publishing & Intellectual Access Unit Leader:
Manages and supervises the Scholarly Publishing & Intellectual Access Unit including:  
supervising full-time staff and librarians;
recommending staffing levels (librarian, paraprofessional, and student) and work schedules; hiring, training, evaluating and supervising those who work in the Unit;
directing and coordinating the work of the Unit;
setting Unit policies and procedures and coordinating work with other units and subunits;
keeping abreast of and utilizing current technologies and trends that anticipate, meet or exceed the research needs of the Law Library’s primary users;
incorporating traditional library technology and librarianship skills and advancing the use of emerging technologies.
Establishes unit and inter-unit policies and procedures, ensures unit effectiveness, resolves unit and inter-unit problems and answers questions from other units relating to the specialized functions of the Unit.
Manages and coordinates the work of: 
Library Scholarly Publishing, including: 
Administration of the library management system, Library website, and University of Michigan Law School Scholarship Repository,
Scholarly publishing, digitization, and technology services including working paper series administration, the Law School Faculty Publications project and website, and public computing and printing. 

Journal Publications Center, including: 
Advising student publication boards to publish the journals in multiple formats,
Serving as liaison to the journal printer,
Managing subscriptions to the journals. 

Cataloging, including: 
In-house and outsourced cataloging and metadata creation,
Data loads of vendor cataloging and coverage data,
Serials management for complex legal continuations.
Participates in evening and weekend rotation at the Law Library Reference Desk. 
Participates in unit and Library-wide work, projects, and problem-solving, including as a member of committees and work groups, as assigned.
Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Supervision Received: General supervision is received from the Assistant Director.
 Supervision Exercised: Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over two librarians, 4 paraprofessional staff, and students.
 Salary:  dependent on education and experience, $60,000 minimum, plus benefits worth 28% of salary.
 Available: Applications accepted until April 11, 2017. 
 A complete application requires the following documents:
Cover letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references; indicate professional relationship with each
A list of all post-secondary schools attended
Copies of transcripts for all post-secondary schools attended; official transcripts are not required
To apply: Email to Search Committee, University of Michigan Law Library, lawlibcatsearch@umich.edu: 
Application documents 1-4 combined into one PDF document 
Copies of all post-secondary transcripts combined into a second PDF document
 Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
M.L.S./M.L.I.S. or M.I. degree from an A.L.A. accredited U.S. school of information or library science 
At least 3 years of experience as a librarian in a large academic research or law library
At least 2 years of experience supervising full-time staff in an academic library
Experience managing library management systems
Proven ability to work effectively with other decision makers
Strong problem solving and leadership skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to learn and understand complex Law Library practices and procedures and to apply technology to them
Flexibility and creativity to be effective in a changing environment
Experience maintaining library websites. 
Desired qualifications:
Experience with Innovative Interfaces’ Sierra  LMS 
Experience with statistical reporting
Cataloging experience as a librarian
Experience working with complex serials

April 4, 2017

Resident Librarian

  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Editor’s Note: While this position is not specifically focused on publishing, publishing is one of the areas that the resident will engage with. The University of Michigan Library is seeking a partnership with Gale Cengage and other supplier and publisher companies. The thought is to give residents an opportunity to see that side of the process since Michigan Publishing is a part of the library.How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, your career aspirations and any experience that directly relates to this position. 
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Library Resident Program was created to support our commitment to achieving a culturally diverse faculty. We are looking for assistant librarian candidates who are interested in being exposed to various areas of academic librarianship through a rotational program. Selected candidates will experience three years of library work within varied departments as well as engage in professional development and mentorship. This holistic experience will provide a competitive advantage in the search for a successive professional position. The U-M Library is a part of the ACRL Diversity Alliance supporting a broad-based library residency program.
The resident librarian is a three-year, nonrenewable term position at the assistant librarian rank which will be tailored to reflect the successful candidate’s professional interests and long-term career goals, and the needs of the U-M Library. About 70% of the resident librarian’s time will be spent working within the assigned area with the remainder of the time spent in strategic professional development and mentoring, library and campus experiences such as shadowing, committee and project work and engagement with professional associations. Assigned functional areas may change periodically based on the resident’s career objectives and the needs of the library.  
The first year will be devoted to acclimating the resident to U-M, the Library, and to academic librarianship as a whole. Consequently, the resident librarian will be assigned to a thematic area that crosses over a variety of library areas and departments. Residents will be exposed to a broad range of staff, operations, services, and functions related to each selected thematic area. It is expected that candidates will bring a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion to their work within the selected themes. Possible themes may include, but are not necessarily limited to curation, preservation, digital scholarship, scholarly communication, learning and teaching, liaison librarianship, impact and relevance, library administration, community outreach and special collections.
The second and third years will include deeper exposure to various departments and functions within the library and focus on a capstone project. Throughout the experience, the resident librarian will participate in strategic professional development, mentorship and engaged learning which may include active involvement in committees, special projects and programming.  
The successful candidate should possess a strong interest in leadership in academic librarianship, demonstrate effective interpersonal, communication, demonstrate basic presentation skills, and possess the ability to be flexible and motivated in the face of changing work assignments, projects, and departments. In addition, candidates are expected to be able to communicate and demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion in librarianship.
Responsibilities*
The resident librarian advances the Library’s mission to support, enhance, and collaborate in the instructional, research, and service activities of the faculty, students, and staff, and contribute to the common good by collecting, organizing, preserving, communicating, and sharing the record of human knowledge.  In fulfillment of this mission, the successful candidate will assume these primary responsibilities:
Perform assigned duties within assigned departments.   
Work with supervisors and mentors to determine a professional development plan.
Work with supervisors and mentors to engage in library, university and community committees, initiatives, and projects as appropriate.
Grow and develop professionally by collaborating on committees and initiatives as well as engaging in professional and academic growth activities.
Required Qualifications*
ALA-accredited master’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience along with a relevant advanced degree.
Ability to clearly articulate career objectives within librarianship.
Exhibits an understanding and value of diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.
Desired Qualifications*
Familiarity with trends and issues in academic librarianship.  
Additional Information
Benefits, rank, salary
Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Librarian rank. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library’s process for librarian promotion and advancement.
The target salary range for this position is $50,000 – $55,000 per year for the Assistant Librarian rank. The actual salary offered may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
The University of Michigan offers excellent benefits and wellness opportunities. This position receives 24 days of vacation a year, paid sick leave with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA and Fidelity Investments retirement options available.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.  One Resident Librarian position will be filled. A second Resident Librarian position may be filled pending budgetary approval. 
About the University of Michigan Library
The U-M Library is one of the world’s largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the university’s world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.
The U-M Library strives to develop and nurture the skills that will allow us to manifest diversity as engagement, innovation, and above all, respect for all individuals. These skills are vital to the library, which offers its wide-ranging and diverse content, services, and expertise to the entire U-M community and beyond. We seek out and celebrate diversity in all of its forms, and more importantly, we embrace it as an organizational priority. The library has a long history of actively engaging in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility work, which is vital to the overall success of an academic research library and the tenets of diversity are infused into all aspects of our work.
The Library Human Resources office can be contacted at 734-764-2546 or libhumres@umich.edu.  
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

March 30, 2017

Technical Communications Specialist (Open Publishing Program Specialist)

  • Penn State University
  • University Park, PA

DescriptionThe University Libraries invites applications for the position of University Libraries Open Publishing Program Specialist. Primary responsibilities include leading an established system-wide program for open access publishing in the Libraries in current services and growth areas. The Specialist works with current and potential editors of scholarly journals and bibliographies to create, manage and curate openly available digital scholarly materials and serves as the chair of the Libraries’ Publishing Board as ex officio member. The Specialist collaborates across the libraries, primarily with subject liaisons, digital scholarship and repository development, and scholarly communication and copyright services. The successful candidate will contribute to Penn State University’s and the Libraries’ strategic initiatives by providing innovative, sustainable alternative publishing models to support open access creation, dissemination, and preservation of scholarly output. Libraries Scholarly Publishing primarily uses Open Journal Systems (OJS) and Drupal content management as platforms. 
Applications will begin being reviewed on April 10, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and personnel, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment.

March 28, 2017

Associate Dean, Content Management and Scholarly Communications

  • Kansas State University
  • Manhattan, KS

General Description of Position:

Kansas State University Libraries (www.lib.k-state.edu) seek a highly motivated and innovative leader for position of Associate Dean for Content Management and Scholarly Communications. The AD position is a full-time senior administrator that possesses an understanding of the changing landscape of academic libraries. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide leadership and expertise to refine and reposition collections and technical services in the context of emerging trends to meet evolving needs of the university community. The incumbent is expected to support equity and inclusion efforts in the libraries and university setting, showing the ability to work with a diverse population. This position, one of two associate deans, reports to the Dean of Libraries and directly supervises three department heads: Content Development/Acquisitions, Metadata/Preservation/Digital Initiatives, and Center for Advancement of Digital Scholarship.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity, and promotes inclusion in every sector of the institution. The university established the Office of Diversity, led by the associate vice provost for diversity and a dedicated staff.  Additionally, each college has a designated Diversity Point Person to provide insight and guidance.
Kansas State University received the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, or HEED, award from Insight Into Diversity magazine for the past three years.  Multicultural students account for 15 percent of our student population, a university record and continuing trend.

Areas of emphasis and main responsibilities include:    

  • Provide library leadership through shared decision-making for library-wide planning, personnel decisions, resource management, organizational effectiveness, and program and policy development through active participation and collaboration with the Senior Administration Team and the Strategic Leadership Council.
  • Assist the dean with overall library administration, assist as requested with donor relations, represent the libraries at professional organization membership meetings and act in dean’s absence.
  • Analyze and plan for allocation of new resources or reallocation of existing human and financial resources to meet current needs and anticipate future priorities.
  • Develop holistic collection strategies in the context of emerging trends and new definitions of collections that ensure the libraries’ collection budget aligns with university priorities for teaching and research.
  • Promote growth of digital collections and ensure digital and print preservation of materials.
  • Support evolution of and advocate for the institutional repository (K-REX) and library publishing activities through New Prairie Press, and other opportunities for open access and scholarly communication issues.
  • Ensure access and discoverability of library resources through metadata best practices.
  • Improve and promote systematic assessment of collections and services within the Content Management and Scholarly Communications division.
  • Serve as the libraries’ representative on university councils as needed (e.g. Global Campus Advisory Committee, College Advisory Council for International Programs).
  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and empowerment to libraries’ faculty and staff with evolving work roles.
  • Contribute to the profession through publications, formal presentations, and participation in relevant professional associations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • American Library Association Accredited Masters of Library and Information Sciences degree.
  • Record of progressively more responsible supervisory, managerial, and administrative duties with demonstrated ability to support, mentor and develop faculty/staff, and work effectively with others in an academic/ research library or related environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability, deep knowledge of issues and trends, and extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: collections/acquisitions/resource sharing, preservation, metadata standards, and scholarly communications.
  • Experience with budget administration, including preparation and analysis.
  • Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships within the libraries and on campus as well as locally and regionally.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills; strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated management style that is flexible, inclusive and committed to staff development.
  • Capacity to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that capacity in others.
  • A record of scholarly and professional achievement appropriate for tenure at K-State Libraries.

Preferred Qualifications:    

  • Experience at the department chair, director, associate dean or dean level in an academic or research library.
  • Successful acquisition of grant, donor, or other funding for projects or initiative.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application along with:

  • A letter of application. To greatly strengthen your application, please apply your communication skills to clearly address the position responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and demonstrate how your work style, vision, and other distinctive qualities would enhance our organization.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • Names and contact information for three references.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Priority screening of applications begins May 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University may procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

March 9, 2017

Scholarly Communication and Data Curation Librarian/Assistant Professor

  • St. John’s University
  • New York. NY

The St. John’s University Libraries seeks applications from innovative candidates to act as its Scholarly Communication and Data Curation Librarian.  Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Scholarly Communication and Data Curation Librarian will support scholarly communication and data curation endeavors of faculty, researchers, students, staff, and librarians working locally and globally. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting library-led initiatives including the development and management of an institutional repository and development and implementation of an electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) program. The Librarian will provide leadership in the area of data curation on behalf of the Libraries and work with faculty researchers to identify, recruit, ingest and deposit data in the library’s digital repository. The successful candidate will play a significant role in outreach to the research community to deposit data in the digital repository and the creation of training programs, help guides and web resources to support this effort. The Librarian will also be responsible for providing leadership in areas related to digital publishing, copyright, intellectual property, open access, open education and other emerging trends in digital scholarship. The individual will monitor trends and developments in scholarly communication and act as a liaison to national efforts in the area (such as SPARC and HathiTrust). The incumbent will also develop outreach and educational programs that promote scholarly communication in furtherance of both the University and Libraries mission. This tenure track faculty position requires self-motivated and continual learning, professional development, and application of additional expertise in these and related areas.  
The St. John’s University Libraries is committed to teaching and learning and provides content-based information resources, instructional services, and other support in the most effective formats for University programs and student and faculty research. The Libraries provide the foundation for the University’s mission of academic excellence and lifelong learning. St. John’s University is one of America ‘s leading metropolitan Catholic universities – recognized for its superb academic programs, diverse community, and New York vitality. Founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Community, St. John’s has distinguished itself by giving students the knowledge, skills and confidence to serve others while achieving lasting success – personally, professionally and spiritually. Our students can study at any of our three NYC locations (Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan), and also at our international campuses in Rome, Italy, and Paris, France, with other study abroad locations around the world.
 Primary Responsibilities:
Manage the implementation, promotion and use of the St. John’s University institutional repository (Digital Commons).
Develop policies, programs and practices supporting electronic publishing, the institutional repository, e-portfolios, and electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs).
Monitor scholarly communication trends and developments and serve as liaison to national efforts in this area.
Provide University faculty, students, staff, researchers and librarians with guidance and resources concerning copyright, fair use, open access (OA) and open educational resources (OER).
Provide guidance on appropriate metadata standards and quality to improve discoverability of repository content.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to raise awareness of and participation in digital initiatives, as well as coordinate training and marketing for such initiatives.
Act as the point person for the data curation efforts.
Design and implement policies, workflows and technical processes involved in managing the lifecycle of digital datasets.
Provide guidance and instruction on discovery, acquisition and use of research data in the public domain.
Provide research assistance, reference, and instruction.
Serve on University and Library committees.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Act as liaison to academic departments relevant to subject background and expertise.
Supervise staff and students as needed.
Provide collection development within subject areas.
Other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
At least four years relevant experience in an academic, research or special library.
Demonstrated knowledge of or direct experience working with or managing an institutional repository inclusive of an ETD program.
Demonstrated knowledge of or direct experience working with or managing research data.
Knowledge of information technologies, standards and best practices prevalent in digital or data curation.
Knowledge of metadata formats, including Dublin Core, MODS, METS, and data exchange protocols such as SWORD and OAI-PMH.
Knowledge of technologies for data management and curation, and familiarity with preservation principles and practices.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively to a diverse audience.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others as a team within a diverse and complex organization.
Demonstrated time management and project completion skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Second master’s degree is highly desirable and is required for appointment at the Associate Professor level.
Experience documenting workflows and procedures.
Experience in identifying researcher information needs and in creating effective services to meet those needs.
Demonstrated experience in the acquisition and management of born-digital or digitized library, archival, or research materials.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Applicants for this tenure track position must meet the required qualifications to be appointed as Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2017. Please submit your letter of application along with three references by April 10, 2017 to receive full consideration. Applications after this date will be considered on a case by case basis.
 
St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
 
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

March 6, 2017

Digital Humanities Librarian

  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Required Education    ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent advanced degree
Required Related Experience    
•    Academic background in the humanities, arts, or related fields
•    Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) and the ability to establish strong rapport with multiple constituencies in order to effectively collaborate and build partnerships
•    Demonstrated understanding of the current research, information resources, and scholarly trends in humanities disciplines, including knowledge of emerging issues and technologies
•    Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of metadata creation and maintenance 
•    Demonstrated experience with technologies, metadata schemas, scripting languages, or computational methods used in digital humanities projects 
•    Demonstrated experience with current issues in scholarly communication and research data management
•    Proven ability to acquire new skills and adapt to changes in the profession
•    Strong public service orientation
•    Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position through research, publication, and/or professional engagement
Required License/Registration/Certification    
N/A
Job Summary    
The University of Kentucky Libraries seeks a creative, collaborative, and experienced library professional with an ability to provide innovative services through the position of Digital Humanities Librarian. The successful candidate will serve as an academic liaison and support current and emerging methods of research and scholarly production in the humanities. The Digital Humanities Librarian will identify trends and activities in digital humanities on campus, provide digital scholarship support services, and promote UK Libraries’ commitment to the creation and dissemination of scholarship.
Reporting to the Director of Digital Scholarship, the Digital Humanities Librarian will explore and promote new models for digital publishing, participate in research data management initiatives, and serve as a resource person for scholarly communication issues. Responsibilities will include working collaboratively with colleagues throughout UK Libraries and the campus to advance the content development and management of UKnowledge (http://uknowledge.uky.edu), the university’s institutional repository. The Digital Humanities Librarian will develop and conduct workshops on digital scholarship resources, metrics, and best practices. The Digital Humanities Librarian will participate in outreach and campus engagement activities that build partnerships and cultivate relationships with key university units.
The Digital Humanities Librarian will provide subject-specific leadership for collection building and management, as well as promote library collections, programs, and services. As an academic liaison, the Digital Humanities Librarian will teach curriculum-integrated library instructional sessions and conduct in-depth research consultations in assigned subject areas. With a solid understanding of current research resources and technologies, the Digital Humanities Librarian will develop and maintain online research and course guides. Active engagement with faculty and students in assigned subject areas will be essential.
The Digital Humanities Librarian will participate in shared governance of the University of Kentucky by serving on library, departmental/college, and university committees as appropriate. The Digital Humanities Librarian will pursue scholarship, professional development, and service activities in order to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.
Position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position.
The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university of approximately 32,000 students, 3,500 faculty, and 15,000 staff dedicated to improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. With over 200 academic programs across sixteen colleges and professional schools, the University plays a critical leadership role by promotion diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being.
Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Libraries includes the main William T. Young Library, Medical Center Library, Special Collections Research Center, Agricultural Information Center, Fine Arts Library, Design Library, Education Library, Transportation Library, Lexmark Library, and Science & Engineering Library. Combined library holdings total more than four million volumes. The system has a faculty of 60 and a support and professional staff of 108. UK Libraries currently uses the Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems. UK Libraries memberships include the Association of Research Libraries, LYRASIS, ASERL, and the Center for Research Libraries. UK is a regional depository for government publications.
To apply, interested applicants must complete a UK Online Academic Profile and attach two documents: 
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
Please include contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
The application deadline is April 15th, 2017.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?    Yes
Preferred Education/Experience    
•    Advanced degree in a humanities or arts discipline
•    Minimum of two years of experience in an academic or research library, or in an academic or research environment
•    Experience participating in collection development in an academic or research library
•    Foreign language proficiency, especially French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic
•    Experience with providing information literacy instruction and research consultations in an academic/research library
University Community of Inclusion    
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. 
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
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1. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK’s online employment system?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

March 2, 2017

Scholarly Communications Librarian

  • Gettysburg College
  • Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College’s Musselman Library invites a service-oriented librarian to join its growing Scholarly Communications department. Our library is a dynamic organization where every staff member makes a difference. We serve a small, liberal arts community of 2,600 students.The Scholarly Communications Librarian plays a key role in providing and expanding library services related to open access, Open Educational Resources, and library publishing. This newly-created position will oversee sustainable growth and management of our established institutional repository, The Cupola, as well as promotion, outreach, and education for various campus constituents. The position will provide primary support for library publishing activities, which currently include five undergraduate journals. The position will also provide education and support to faculty who adopt, adapt, and create Open Educational Resources. This librarian joins a growing department dedicated to supporting scholarly communications and digital scholarship.
Like all librarians, the Scholarly Communications Librarian will participate actively in collection development, serve as liaison to one or more academic departments, serve on library committees, participate in a weekly rotation at the research help desk, and benefit from continuing education and professional development opportunities. This librarian reports to the Assistant Dean and Director of Scholarly Communications. The salary is competitive and is complemented with a superior benefits package.
Qualifications:
Required:• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA- accredited program• Demonstrated knowledge of the current scholarly communications environment, including open access issues, library publishing, copyright, author rights, and institutional repositories• Effective communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as cross-cultural competencies to maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members• Strong service orientation and the ability to interact positively with students, faculty, and the public, as well as demonstrated commitment to participating in and building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
Preferred:• One to two years of experience in scholarly communications or related area (such as copyright), preferably in an academic library environment• Experience with bepress Digital Commons or another institutional repository platform• Experience with grant writing• Knowledge of and experience with digital humanities/digital scholarship activities for undergraduates• Experience with information literacy instruction
Gettysburg College is committed to a climate that welcomes and supports diversity. Candidates should address in their cover letter how they have contributed to a campus/workplace culture of inclusion, as well as how they would envision contributing at Gettysburg.
Application materials must be received by March 31, 2017. Anticipated start date is summer 2017.
Please visit our website to submit application materials through our online hiring system: http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/2037.
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.