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January 8, 2016

Publishing Services Librarian

  • University of Minnesota
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN

QualificationsRequired:
American Library Association accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science OR a combination of an advanced degree and relevant experience.
Knowledge of scholarly communication issues and scholarly publishing practices.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills working with a diverse group of people.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and actively engage with faculty and students.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a research-intensive environment.
Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
Demonstrated technical skills in Microsoft Office.
Basic HTML, CSS, and XML knowledge.
Preferred:
Experience in an academic research library.
Experience in the publishing industry or publication development process (e.g., editorial services, layout, typesetting, etc.).
Familiarity with the operations of scholarly societies.
Experience in the design and integration of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
Facility with technology and its application in academic contexts.
Familiarity with publishing tools such as be-press Digital Commons, Word-press, Omeka, Drupal, and/or Open Journal Systems.
Familiarity with project management software such as Wrike, Asana, Github, Jira, and/or Trello.
Knowledge of digital file formats, metadata, file uploading and management, and data migration.
Experience and skill in acquiring knowledge about new and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to provide trainings and education sessions, with an understanding of instructional design principles.
Demonstrated involvement in professional activities.
About the Job
The University of Minnesota Libraries’ strategic initiatives advance programs and services that enhance learning and scholarship, promote interdisciplinary activity, and heighten the impact of research.  As a public, land grant institution the University is committed to access and the public good, and the Libraries reinforces those values with programs that advance access and openness in sharing knowledge. The Libraries invites applications for a Publishing Services Librarian. We seek applicants who are innovative and flexible, possess knowledge of the publishing industry, and understand the broad arena of scholarly publishing activities.
This position is a member of the Content & Collections (C&C) division of the University Libraries in the Open Scholarship & Publishing Services (OSPS) unit of the Content Services Department. Content Services has two units: Inter-library Loan, and Open Scholarship & Publishing Services. The services within OSPS include Copyright Permissions and Information Services, and Publishing Services. C&C is led by the Associate University Librarian for Content & Collections, and the position reports to the Director of Content Services. The successful candidate will collaborate with the 5 members of the Publishing Services team, as well as with librarians and staff across the University Libraries.
We are seeking an outgoing, proactive, engaged professional who can develop collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students throughout the University to provide consultations on scholarly publishing topics as well as launching new publications. This professional will also be responsible for creating new tools, programs, and initiatives that respond to changes in scholarly publishing needs.  Areas of responsibility include content management of the 2 publishing platforms we are currently working with (be- press’ Digital Commons and a locally installed Word- press instance), overall management of all new publication launches, the publication proposal review process, and consultations on scholarly publishing topics. The librarian will contribute to the broader efforts of a Libraries-wide team that focuses on scholarly communications and open access support. The University is interested in individuals whose record of achievements/excellence has been enhanced by diversity and enriched by inclusion.
The individual will also contribute to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement, as he/she works towards continuous appointment status.
The University of Minnesota Libraries (http://www.lib.umn.edu/ ), with collections of over 8 million volumes, is one of the largest research libraries in North America.  The Libraries are recognized for rich historical and special collections, responsive resource sharing, innovative technologies, and robust services in support of research and learning. The Libraries’ current plan (http://continuum.umn.edu/pdf/UL-strategic_plan-2016-18.pdf) positions the organization as a strategic institutional asset and sets the stage to advance new models for creating and supporting knowledge resources for the campus and global communities.
Responsibilities of the Publishing Services Librarian:
Chairs the meetings of the Publishing Services Team which manages and develops cost-effective and efficient strategies for publishing content including guidelines, quality control procedures, and project documentation.
Seeks opportunities to partner with a diverse population of U of MN affiliated researchers in digital scholarly publishing projects. 
In collaboration with the Data Management and Access department of the Libraries, organizes access to U Libraries’ developed publications and related resources using traditional and emerging metadata schema and appropriate identifiers.
In collaboration with other library services, promotes the offerings of the Open Scholarship and Publishing Services unit through web presence, email communications, exhibits, etc.
Provides consultations and referrals on scholarly & digital publishing options, publishing models, assessing the quality of a journal or publisher, content licensing, and other academic publishing topics.
Working with the Director of Content Services, provides strategic leadership for the Libraries and campus on alternatives for publishing scholarly content including developing innovative methods for content hosting, dissemination, and preservation, to enhance delivery and discovery of our publications in consultation with appropriate Libraries stakeholders.
Identifies potential projects / activities for grant funds; assist in the preparation of grant proposals. If appropriate, serve as principal investigator for a grant.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time, 12-month, continuous-appointment track, academic professional position with probationary appointment at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level.  The Libraries offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance. 
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Please attach the following documents in Word or PDF Format:  (DO NOT copy and paste.)
Resume.  
Cover Letter (identify cover letter with UL354).  
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current references. 
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Activities” page and uploading documents there.  
This position will remain open until filled.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Background Check Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.  Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

January 7, 2016

Digital Scholarship Librarian

  • Georgia State University Library
  • Atlanta, GA

Position and Responsibilities:Georgia State University Library seeks a collegial, entrepreneurial, and hands-on Digital Scholarship Librarian skilled at using technology to support interdisciplinary digital projects in a wide array of subject areas, including but not limited to the digital humanities. The Digital Scholarship Librarian will be engaged in the exploration of new forms of online scholarship, and in partnering with scholars on the development, implementation, assessment, enhancement and maintenance of sustainable digital projects.
The successful candidate will partner with university faculty and staff, and with colleagues and units within the library, to lead digital scholarship projects. Projects may involve the use of data sets, spatial analytical tools and interactive maps, text mining and qualitative analysis, 3D visualization and modeling, and designing online exhibits, among other possibilities. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, and is open to experimentation, expanding the research library’s role, and exploring new faculty collaborations outside the library to further digital scholarship, new forms of publishing, and scholarly engagement. Georgia State University librarians hold non-tenure track faculty rank and are expected to engage in service and scholarly activities.
Environment:
The University Library provides one of the most attractive, open, and inviting educational facilities in the Southeast, supporting both teaching and research with expansive collections and outstanding assistance. Its signature Link, a multilevel glass structure that overlooks downtown Atlanta, connects the library’s two prominent buildings. The library’s newest addition, CURVE, brings together students and expert researchers from all disciplines in a shared, hands-on, interactive space. CURVE features the latest visualization software and hardware and immersive large-scale displays for analyzing data, making new connections, and understanding the world around us. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University is one of the country’s top urban research universities, with over 32,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in eight colleges. This diverse community offers a unique cultural and intellectual atmosphere, with many opportunities to engage in stimulating activities and events, including college sports, the performing arts, and access to a variety of local restaurants and cultural resources. For additional information about the Georgia State University Library: http://library.gsu.edu.
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science, or related graduate degree and experience.
Knowledge of research tools and technologies in digital scholarship (e.g., digitization, text mining, data visualization, mapping, image analysis, etc.).
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in order to manage digital scholarship projects.
Strong understanding of current issues and research in digital scholarship and new forms of publishing.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience in an academic library, special library, or digital scholarship center
Additional advanced degree in a relevant subject area
Experience with digital scholarship platforms (e.g. Fedora, Omeka, DHP Press, etc.)
Experience in project management
Experience with grant writing
Demonstrated ability to participate in professional activity and scholarship
Condition of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour work week
Retirement plans include: Teachers Retirement System,
Twelve-month assignment TIAA–CREF, VALIC, & Fidelity
Twenty-one days of vacation Group health and life insurance
Twelve paid holidays Social Security
Twelve days sick leave Optional pre-tax benefits
Faculty rank and status Support for research and professional activities
Non-Tenure track
Salary and Rank
$55,000 – $65,000 for 12 months. Salary commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.
Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials will begin February 19, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Georgia State University
University Library
Attn: Human Resources Officer
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 413-2700liblao@gsu.edu
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.

January 6, 2016

Librarian

  • The University of Texas at Arlington
  • Arlington, Texas

Required Application MaterialsCurriculum Vitae and Letter of Interest. *Final candidate/s are required to supply a list of professional references (with contact information) and deliver a one hour presentation, including Q&A, during the on campus interview. The topic will be communicated to candidate/s prior to on campus interview.
Additional Information
Purpose
This librarian leads the development and promotion of open educational resources (OERs) within the Scholarly Communications Division of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Libraries. Additional key responsibilities include partnering with faculty and students from across the campus on issues related to scholarly communication, research, data management, community building, and knowledge sharing. This work requires partnering with subject matter experts, including liaison librarians, colleagues within the Scholarly Communications Division, faculty members across campus, and other campus personnel. This librarian works with the Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Communications and colleagues within this division to develop strategic priorities, professional development plans, and projects that aid liaison librarians to partner on creation and promotion of OERs. This librarian also has liaison librarian responsibilities in assigned discipline areas (dependent on incumbent’s experience and organizational priorities).
Essential Functions
1.    Open Educational Resources a.    Collaborates with Libraries and University units to develop and disseminate locally produced OERs. b.    Partners with faculty to adapt externally produced OERs and integrate them into UTA courses. c.    Advocates for and raises awareness of OERs and open licensing. d.    Assists liaison librarians to develop, advocate for, and integrate OERs within the disciplines they serve. 2.    Scholarly Communication a.    Assesses the scholarly communication climate and information resource needs in assigned discipline areas. b.    In partnership with the Director of Scholarly Communication, provides publication consultation services to faculty and students. c.    Collaborates with key stakeholders on the implementation, management, and promotion of the campus institutional repository. d.    Develops and maintains tools, resources, and education programs to increase awareness of scholarly communication issues, such as publishing options, agency-specific requirements, author rights, and copyright/fair use concerns. e.    Outreaches to and advocates for faculty and students to publish in open-access venues. 3. Liaison services for assigned discipline area(s) a.    Provides research assistance and instruction in locating and evaluating information in a variety of formats. b.    Develops and maintains online teaching materials and guides and participates in digital learning initiatives. c.    Conducts periodic service and resource needs assessments in collaboration with the Libraries’ assessment librarians. 4.    Other Duties a.    Promotes Libraries’ services and resources in collaboration with the Libraries’ Marketing and Communications Department. b.    Participates in grant or research partnerships in collaboration with the Libraries’ Director of Grants and Research. c.    Serves on Libraries, University, and professional committees. d.    Attends training and professional seminars to maintain and increase knowledge and to stay abreast of current trends. e.    Completes other projects and duties as assigned.
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Other functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program or the equivalent experience. Strong capacity for working enthusiastically, flexibly, and creatively in a student-centered environment. Strong affinity for UTA Libraries’ core values. http://library.uta.edu/library-vision-and-values. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type and major.
Preferred Qualifications
•    Additional advanced degree in a relevant discipline. •    Experience developing, managing, advocating for, and disseminating local and/or externally produced OERs. •    Experience assisting faculty and students with scholarly communication issues and promoting scholarly communication support services. •    Experience with upper-division or graduate-level research and instructional services. •    Experience with outreach and marketing services to students and faculty. •    Knowledge of copyright, permissions, and appropriate attribution of CC-licensed materials.
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Criminal background check conducted. Nontraditional work hours. May require weeknight and weekend hours. Flexibility is required to ensure the department is appropriately staffed in order to satisfy all service needs. Ongoing professional development will be expected of the successful candidate, which may require overnight travel.

January 5, 2016

Librarian for Digital Publishing, Curation, and Conversion

  • Pepperdine University
  • Malibu, CA

The Librarian for Digital Publishing, Curation and Conversion plays a leading role in the presentation of Pepperdine’s unique collections and scholarly output to the world. The Librarian works closely with special collections and university archives personnel to identify, research, and prioritize materials for ingest into digital collections, which are powered by CONTENTdm. Following best practices, the Librarian devises scanning workflows and metadata schema appropriate to the diverse content in our collections, collaborates with library staff, and supervises interns and student workers. The Librarian maintains and expands Pepperdine’s digital collections and actively seeks out and defines new collections based on both digitized and born-digital content. The Librarian also manages Pepperdine’s institutional repository and digital publications platform, both of which are powered by Digital Commons (bepress). These initiatives are designed to promote Pepperdine scholarly communications, and involve a significant effort in outreach and coordination with Pepperdine administrators, faculty, and students.Duties and Responsibilities
The Librarian for Digital Publishing, Curation and Conversion is responsible for three key areas:
Digital Publishing – Works closely with content creators, editors, publishers to solicit, organize, upload, and maintain scholarly content within the library’s digital publishing platform (digitalcommons@pepperdine.edu).
Digital Curation – Assists in the selection of collections for digitization working closely with library and academic personnel; provides narrative descriptions for collections added to the digital repository; creates Blog postings regarding newly added collections; coordinates and carries out description of digital objects with Center for Linked Data personnel; coordinates in collaboration with the Library’s preservation committee preservation of digital content, and develops ways to strategically disseminate content to a diverse array of users.
Digital Conversion – Manages, oversees and coordinates digital conversion, including normalization of content, digital to analog conversion (scanning, imaging, and copying) to digital systems and formats following accepted preservation and access guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
The Librarian also contributes to the Library’s user services program by participating in subject matter liaison work, and contributes to other digital initiatives, including iTunes U, as needed.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Qualifications/Skills: Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; knowledge of current digitization standards and practices; knowledge of metadata including LCSH, MARC, and Dublin Core; the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment; and excellent organizational, and oral and written communication skills. Preferred: At least three years of experience curating digital collections in an academic library; experience with a digital repository; knowledge of archival description and arrangement; and supervisory experience.
Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education and employment screening.
This is an exempt, 40 hour per week Librarian position.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience

December 18, 2015

Digital Products Assistant

  • MIT Press
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description DIGITAL PRODUCTS ASSISTANT, MIT Press, to join the Digital Products group of a major publisher of scholarly books and journals. As part of the XML-workflow publishing team, will participate in the development, evaluation, testing, and deployment of new digital products for both the Books and Journals divisions of the Press. Daily tasks include preparation and distribution of PDF and ePub files and associated metadata to ebook vendors; upkeep of the bibliographic and distribution databases; assisting with the maintenance of technology vendor relationships; and the evaluation of backlist files for their suitability in both print and electronic publishing programs.  Will also provide general administrative support to the team.
Job Requirements 
REQUIRED:  experience working in a cross-platform, electronic production environment; working knowledge of HTML/XML standards and practices, particularly in the publishing sector; and proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office. A bachelor’s degree and ePub file creation and Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred.  Job #13004-4
12/17/15
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

December 10, 2015

Scholarly Communications Librarian

  • Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University
  • New York, NY

Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University in New York City is seeking to fill thisAcademic position.
Position Title: Scholarly Communications Librarian
Department: The Samuel J. Wood Library and The C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center
Status: Full Time, Academic/Faculty – Non-Professorial Track
Salary: Starting salary negotiable
Location: Upper East Side – Manhattan location
POSITION SUMMARY:
As part of a dynamic team, the Scholarly Communications Librarian provides expert support in scholarly communications, systematic reviews, biomedical research, and information management to the communities of Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH), and affiliates. S/he is a public-facing representative of the Library and is responsible for leading outreach activities and training initiatives. The Scholarly Communications Librarian reports to the Associate Director, User Support and Education.
POSITION ACTIVITIES
1. Provide students, faculty, and researchers, with a variety of information support including, but not limited to, data literacy, information literacy, and scholarly communication services.
2. Facilitate researchers in meeting the requirements of the NIH Public Access Policy, locate data available for re-use, advise on appropriate repositories for sharing data, consult on intellectual property issues related to data sets and publications, and assist with grant applications and renewals.
3. Maintain a current awareness of scholarly communication models, trends and issues, research tools and processes and emerging digital conservancy landscape. Write and maintain subject guides in relevant disciplines.
4. Provide expert search services for systematic reviews and other intensive research projects. Communicate the principles of evidence-based practice, and develop and teach systematic review workshops.
5. Participate in unit meetings and strategic planning, answer reference questions, conduct literature searches, provide consultations.
6. Provide light to medium editing services to help investigators prepare compelling grant submissions.
7. Design, execute, and assess education sessions in expert literature searching, research tools and processes, and other specialized content. Develop coursework within the WCM learning management system. Provide customized consultation services.
8. Perform outreach to promote awareness of Library services and resources. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Library’s web site, social media, and other communication mediums. Provide expert feedback from an end user’s perspective on web design and functionality issues.
9. Contribute to Library, WCM and NYPH planning initiatives. Participate on committees, task forces, and other formal engagements.
10. Contribute to the profession and represent the Library in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. Demonstrated knowledge of the systematic review process and other evidence summaries. Experience and ability to plan, develop, and implement scholarly communications services. Excellent database searching and teaching skills. Excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills for the purposes of teaching, presenting, scholarly communication, and customer service. Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of library resources and services. Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong service orientation. Ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with faculty and health professionals. Ability to adjust priorities, set goals, and make quick effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years health sciences library experience or relevant experience in either clinical, academic, or industry environments. Relevant second Master’s degree or Doctorate degree. Commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development and certification in the Medical Library Association’s AHIP.
Working Conditions: Position requires working in an office environment where there are a few physical discomforts such as dust, dirt, noise and the like. Ability to work off-hours and weekends during periods of heavy work such as during budget season and for emergencies as required. Light travel between office locations, primarily within Manhattan, is required. Occasional travel to represent the Samuel J. Wood Library at conferences, or to work with affiliates, may also be necessary.
Privacy Notice: This position could have exposure and/or access to Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as part of normal duties. Access to data within systems that contain significant portions of confidential staff or even medical records may be necessary for completion of daily tasks. This might include participation in teaching within patient care areas such as the hospital.
With regard to HIPAA and protection of employee, student, subject, and patient privacy, it is the responsibility of each WCM employee to limit viewing of PHI and PII to the minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties.
Please email cover letter and curriculum vitae to librecruiting@med.cornell.edu with “Scholarly Communications Librarian” included in the subject line.
Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan Kettering Institute, has established a joint MDPhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell’s triple mission of education, research, and patient care. Weill Cornell Medical College’s educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care. By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow’s leaders in the field of medicine.
Weill Cornell Medical College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. We look forward to hearing from you.
http://weill.cornell.edu

December 9, 2015

Submission Management for Library Publishers

Abstract

Is your inbox overflowing with attachments? Are your journal editors looking for an easier way to communicate with authors and reviewers? Join the Library Publishing Coalition’s Professional Development Committee for a discussion of submission management and a brief demo of Submittable. Submittable allows publishers to manage submissions and editorial workflows efficiently and securely, providing customized submission and review forms, automated tasks and notifications, and seamless integration with a variety of publishing platforms.

About JR Plate

I joined Submittable just over 2 years ago as their 5th full-time employee. The last two years have been incredible; watching Submittable grow and help organizations we work with save valuable time, energy and in most cases money by streamlining their submission or application process. Submittable now has 20 full time employees and 9,000+ customers. We continue to grow on all fronts and are excited about the direction our software platform is headed.

December 9, 2015

Scholarly Communications Librarian

  • University of San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Summary    The Gleeson Library | Geschke Center is seeking a creative and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Scholarly Communications Librarian to advance scholarly communication at the University of San Francisco, particularly through initiatives in institutional repository (IR), open access, digital scholarship, and digital publishing. This newly created position will develop a broad range of services in support of evolving models of scholarly communication and digital scholarship, and provide advocacy for open access on campus in support of the USF Scholarship Repository. Reporting to the Digital Program Librarian, the successful candidate will join the Systems Department that is responsible for the ILS, IR, digitization and digital publishing services.
Salary Type: Non ExemptJob Type: Full-TimeUnion Type: USFFATravel: Up to 25%Work Environment: Classroom/Office
Job Responsibilities    
Position responsibilities include:
– Developing and implementing an educational and outreach program to increase awareness in the USF community of copyright, Open Access, and other scholarly communication issues
– Consulting with and advising USF faculty on publishing agreements, retention of author rights to deposit materials in the institutional repository
– Providing campus-wide advocacy for open access to scholarly works and the use of open educational resources
– Monitoring national copyright and intellectual property trends and policy issues, serve as a library resource on copyright issues
– Working in close consultation and collaboration with the Digital Program Librarian on IR related digital initiatives such as digital publishing and data curation/management, and developing new initiatives to advance digital scholarship and new models of scholarly communication
– Exploring alternative means of assessing scholarly output and impact, and increasing recognition of USF research. 
– Participating in other professional responsibilities as required, which may include reference and instruction, collection development and library liaison responsibilities for selected subject areas, and library and university committee work.
Minimum Requirements    
– MLS from ALA-accredited program
– Demonstrated knowledge of copyright and other intellectual property issues in the academic environment
– Aptitude for thinking creatively and developing products and services, such as training materials, workshops, and other tools relevant to scholarly communications, copyright, and fair use.
– Strong oral and written communication skills
– Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with faculty and library colleagues
– Interest in and potential for establishing a record of professional achievement, scholarship and service
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    
– One to two years of professional experience preferably in an academic library environment 
– Experience with IR systems or other library digital asset management systems
– Knowledge of and skills in new forms and tools of digital scholarship and scholarly communication, e.g. Altmetrics, ORCID, social networking sites for academia
– Knowledge of Digital Humanities or Digital Scholarship
– Knowledge of scripting languages and/or XML.
– Evidence of entrepreneurship, innovation and initiative
Special Instructions to Applicants    
Job Open Date: 11/24/2015Posted until Filled: Yes
About USF    
The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.
EEO Policy    
The University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

December 4, 2015

Data Management Specialist

  • Oregon State University Libraries
  • Corvalis, OR

ResponsibilitiesMakes contact and works with faculty and academic units outside of the library to develop and sustain services in support of curation of data produced at OSU.
Consults with researchers about their data, its management, reuse, and accessibility.
Assists researchers with creating data documentation and metadata aimed at preparing data for sharing in digital repositories.
Assists faculty in writing data management plans. 
Assists faculty in meeting funder requirements for providing public access to research results, including data.
Is informed of, and keeps library and university faculty up to date on, national and international trends, legislation, and pending changes in public access requirements for data
Collaborates with Center faculty and staff in developing funding agency data deposit services and workflows
Participates in and leads campus initiatives, committees, and task forces relating to data management and storage.
Tracks international developments in data curation and participates in library, campus, regional, and national discussions regarding cooperative data curation activities and services.
Develops and maintains data services web pages that describe campus and funding agency data policies, guidelines, best practices and library services.
Identifies appropriate venues for data and serves as an intermediary between researchers and appropriate digital repository systems including ScholarsArchive@OSU.
Develops and delivers training and instruction for credit courses, workshops and other forum
Designs and produces training documents, self-guided tutorials, user guides and other print and web-based instructional materials.
Engages with the OSU community by building relationships with a specific academic unit, promoting library services and resources and contributing to library-wide conversations about strategic directions.
Actively participates in service activities in the library, on campus and within professional organizations 
Contributes to the scholarly record by conducting, communicating, documenting research as well as sharing products resulting from the research
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree by date of appointment from an ALA-accredited program or a foreign equivalent degree, or a Master’s or higher degree in a data-intensive discipline
Demonstrable experience working with data in a research context 
Demonstrated knowledge of issues and technical challenges related to data curation and management 
Familiarity with one or more current scientific data conventions and metadata standards 
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population 
Ability to develop and execute a research agenda 
Strong technical skills and technical problem-solving abilities 
Excellent written and oral communication skills 
Preferred Qualifications
One year of relevant research data management and curation experience in an academic, scientific, or corporate setting
Advanced degree in a data intensive research field
Experience with one or more commonly used data repository platforms
An understanding of the research process from conception to completion (i.e. conception, data collection, analysis, synthesis, and publication)
Experience with digital tools used in data intensive research such as programming, GIS, or statistical software
Understanding of principles of data documentation and metadata in a research context
Experience working in an academic library environment
Grant writing experience 
Familiarity with federal funding requirements for data management 
Evidence of participation in professional societies and organizations 
 
Location
Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, a great small college town with over 100 miles of biking trails, good local beer and coffee, and easy drives to the mountains, the coast, and Portland.  OSU Libraries & Press staff are committed to core values of diversity, civility and sustainability.
 
Application Process
Please see the full job posting for details.  Candidates must apply through the Oregon State University Human Resource site for consideration. Posting number: # 0016637  
OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.

November 17, 2015

Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Communications and Publishing

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries
  • Richmond, VA

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Communications and Publishing. The successful candidate will provide innovative, creative leadership for a newly-created division of the VCU Libraries dedicated to advancing the university’s growing engagement with contemporary scholarly communications and scholarly publishing issues. She or he will join the VCU Libraries’ senior administrative team in overall management of VCU’s library system at a time of exciting change for VCU and the VCU Libraries, with staffing, budget, facilities, and programmatic initiatives guided by newly-formed strategic plans and strengthened university investment. The incumbent will become part of a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.Located in culturally diverse, historic, and dynamic Richmond, Virginia, convenient to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the recreation destinations of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Commonwealth University is one of Virginia’s largest universities and among the nation’s leading research institutions. The VCU Libraries, one of Virginia’s outstanding research library systems, advances the University’s teaching, research, service, and patient care mission with innovative services that complement nationally prominent collections in the health and biological sciences, social work, the arts, the history of medicine, and comic and book arts.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the University Librarian as part of the VCU Libraries’ senior administrative team, the Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Communications and Publishing leads the VCU Libraries and the university in developing, advancing, and overseeing initiatives dedicated to advancing ambitious goals for scholarly publishing at VCU and to addressing a wide range of educational, technical, and policy issues related to scholarly communication and scholarly expression. The incumbent will work closely with the Office of University Counsel, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, and others throughout the VCU community to shape and develop programs, assets, and responses to challenges and issues related to scholarly communications and expression. In partnership with six colleagues comprising the senior administration of the VCU Libraries, the incumbent will take on a prominent role in overall strategic planning, governance, leadership, management, budgeting, and development for the entire VCU Libraries system.
This new position will manage an initial team of at least four librarians plus additional staff and student workers as part of a newly-created division intended to bring together and strengthen a wide range of initiatives within the VCU Libraries. Among existing efforts are a growing scholarly publishing initiative for the VCU community, management of research data, support for open access publishing and open educational resources, and educating the university community on issues related to copyright, author’s rights, and emerging measures and metrics for assessing the scholarly impact of publications and other forms of scholarly expression. Specific responsibilities include
Advance and support programs that educate and raise awareness within the VCU community regarding open access publishing and open scholarship, emerging policy requirements for public access to results of government-funded research, resources for copyright and author’s rights, open educational resources, assessing the impact of different forms of scholarly expression, and other issues related to scholarly communications. Work collaboratively with the Director of Communications and Public Relations and with liaison and collections librarians throughout the VCU Libraries to engage VCU faculty and students in understanding the issues of scholarly communication.
Work closely with the Office of University Counsel and others to develop mechanisms that can address specific questions regarding copyright, author’s rights, open access publishing, public access to publications and data from government-funded research, and related questions with confident and reliable answers. (The Office of University Counsel is the only University office authorized to provide legal services for VCU and its library system.)
Keep abreast of changes and alert the VCU community to important developments related to open access and scholarly communications. Represent VCU in local, regional, and national organizations, forums, and initiatives addressing scholarly communications issues.
Expand existing digital publishing capabilities towards the establishment of a VCU Press by developing institutional repository functions, e-publishing operations, and digitization of high-value local collections (including special collections) through Scholars Compass (VCU’s implementation of bepress Digital Commons), CONTENTdm, Omeka, and other toolsets. Work in close cooperation with Office of University Counsel, VCU Technology Services, Innovative Learning and Student Success, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, the Graduate School, and other campus units to advance these initiatives.
Further develop and extend data management, data curation, and data publication and access initiatives, working closely with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, faculty researchers, and others. 
Lead the VCU Libraries and the university in developing a vision for policies, strategies, programs, and staffing that supports and advances emerging new modes of scholarly expression by faculty throughout the university. Work with university stakeholders to move the VCU community towards adoption of an open-access policy for VCU.
Stimulate innovation by taking advantage of synergies between constituent units in the new division and relationships with other divisions within the VCU Libraries and the university.
The successful candidate is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and professional development and service. 
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline. At least 7 years of professional experience with at least 3 years of a progressively growing portfolio in leadership and administration of academic research libraries. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred: Demonstrated and broad knowledge and expertise regarding scholarly communications and scholarly publishing issues in academic institutions. Deep understanding of scholarly and research enterprise at research universities. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the evolving digital context for scholarship, research, teaching, and creative expression; ability to articulate how these developments influence teaching, learning, and scholarship. Deep knowledge and understanding of scholarly publishing initiatives in research libraries, including technology platforms for publishing, staffing options, and business models. Experience with new information technologies. Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teambuilding skills. Impeccable presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Libraries
As one of only 28 public universities with academic medical centers to be designated by the Carnegie Foundation as “Community Engaged” with “Very High Research Activity,” Virginia Commonwealth University ranks among Virginia’s largest research universities, enrolling over 31,000 students. Located in the heart of Richmond, VCU offers 40 doctoral, 74 masters, 3 professional, and 63 baccalaureate degree programs. Thirty-four of VCU’s graduate and professional programs are ranked by U.S. News and World Report as among the best in the nation, with 22 programs ranking in the top 50 and sculpture ranked number one. Over 3,300 faculty comprise the University’s teaching force.
Research strengths at the University include health and life sciences, education, engineering, social work, behavioral sciences, public affairs, advertising and design, and the fine arts. Sponsored research funding totals over $260 million, placing VCU among the top 100 research institutions in the United States. VCU’s strategic plan embraces an acceleration in the growth of VCU’s library system and includes a new Master Site Plan that envisions additions to both library facilities operated by the VCU Libraries. Construction has begun on a new library building connecting to the existing James Branch Cabell Library, along with major renovations of Cabell Library. The new and renovated spaces will open in late 2015.
Libraries at Virginia Commonwealth University (including the James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences on the MCV Campus) employ over 55 professionals and 90 staff with annual expenditures exceeding $20 million. VCU also operates academic programs in Doha, Qatar, supported by a library there, and in various locations throughout the U.S. and the world. The VCU Libraries is a Resource Library in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, SPARC, CNI, BioMed Central, NDSA, and the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), a statewide networking consortium for shared access to electronic and print resources. The VCU Libraries has adopted Primo as its discovery layer and is one of the first libraries worldwide to have implemented Alma as its next generation cloud-based system for library management. CONTENTdm, Digital Commons, and Omeka supplement the foundation of its system architecture to enhance access to its collections and services.
Salary: Salary not less than $90,000. This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. Normal faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. More information about benefits
For more information about the VCU Libraries, please visit our home page. Review of applications will begin November 19, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, go to https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/47413, complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply