October 24, 2023
LPC Board Agenda and Minutes, October 2023
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October 20, 2023
Scholarly Communications Librarian
- Clemson University
- Clemson, SC
Clemson Libraries seek a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative Scholarly Communications Librarian to help advance the Libraries’ scholarly communications initiatives. The Scholarly Communications Librarian will provide leadership and expertise in the areas of scholarly communications, copyright, open access, and research impact. The Scholarly Communications Librarian will be a critical position to the Libraries’ strategic growth as an R1 institution and will help expand the Libraries’ data and research services that will further support Clemson strategic priority to double research by 2035. The Scholarly Communications Librarian will also provide specialized research consultations and instruction services in the areas of scholarly publishing. The Scholarly Communications Librarian will work closely with campus groups such as the Division of Research, the Office of General Counsel, and the Graduate School. Clemson Libraries faculty are members of the academic community, with responsibilities in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position and will work under the direction of the Head of the Open Scholarship Department. The Scholarly Communications Librarian will have a minimum salary of $70,000, with faculty rank to be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
A qualified candidate will have an ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree (such as J.D.) in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries. They must have a strong understanding of scholarly publishing, open access, copyright, institutional repository, and research data management, along with demonstrated knowledge of copyright law and policy, licensing, and other intellectual property issues in the context of higher education. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate ability to collaborate and establish partnerships with faculty, researchers, and other stakeholders, and have experience in promoting and advocating for data services and open access.
Applicants should electronically submit all applications and related materials via Interfolio: [http://apply.interfolio.com/134573]. Required materials include a cover letter, professional curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references. Please address all required qualifications in your application package. Applications received by November 17 will be guaranteed consideration.
October 13, 2023
Data Services Librarian
- Clemson University
- Clemson, SC
Clemson Libraries seek a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative Data Services Librarian to lead the Libraries’ research data services. The Data Services Librarian will play a key role in continuing and expanding the Libraries’ research data services that will further support Clemson’s strategic priority to double research by 2035. The Data Services Librarian will support faculty, researchers, and students in the discovery, use, organization, curation, preservation, and visualization of data. The Data Services Librarian will cultivate meaningful partnerships with campus groups including the Division of Research, Clemson Computing & Information Technology, and the Graduate School. This position requires a high degree of collaborative leadership and initiative and will be critical to the Libraries’ strategic growth as an R1 institution. Clemson Libraries faculty are members of the academic community, with responsibilities in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service.
Qualified candidates must have an ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree, as deemed appropriate by the Libraries, 1-2 years of previous experience providing research data services, knowledge of data-related resources, and a strong understanding of research data management principles, data curation practices, and data lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience providing research data services, familiarity with software and tools for data analysis and visualization, previous management/
This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position and will work under the direction of the Head of the Open Scholarship Department. The position provides a minimum salary of $90,000 based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
For a more detailed position description and to apply, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/
October 3, 2023
Operations Support Specialist
- University of Michigan
- Ann Arbor, MI
Summary
The Operations Support Specialist provides primary support for specialist tools and workflows that promote the success of publishing and repository service users, both internal and external. In addition to providing direct operational support, you will provide feedback on business and user needs to improve upon existing workflows. Tools that the Specialist focuses on are Firebrand TMM, the enterprise book metadata management system, and Symplectic Elements, the University’s research information management system. Workflows include ensuring that information supply chain partners are robustly indexing original published content.
As a member of the Publishing Technology unit, the Operations Support Specialist reports to the Director of Publishing Technology, under the direction of the AUL of the Publishing Division of U-M Library.
The position may oversee graduate students and undergraduate student assistants.
This is a 3-year Term position with the possibility of renewal.
POSTING END DATE
10/15/2023
SALARY
$48,000.00 – $54,000.00
Why Work at Michigan?
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments’ retirement benefits are available.
You will occasionally move through the building to attend meetings/events and ascend/descend short flights of stairs to different floors of the building.
For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact libraryjobs@umich.edu.
Responsibilities*
- 50% : Service Support
- Provides user support for publishing systems.
- Fields tickets from external and internal users.
- Provide quick fixes through admin panels.
- Coordinate with vendor support for more advanced support needs.
- Support metadata feeds to distribution channels.
- Monitor automated error reports distribution channels to either resolve systemic problems, or route errors to the appropriate departments for resolution.
- Assist staff in making bulk corrections to metadata records.
- 20% : Reporting and Analytics
- Support the Lead Project Manager in the configuration and use of management, tracking, and reporting tools.
- Organize automated tracking of usage analytics (in Google Analytics and COUNTER) across our repository platforms (Fulcrum, Deep Blue documents, Deep Blue data).
- Create and maintain automated reports, including the Data Studio Reports and the Readership Map. Maintain awareness of changes in analytics standards and tools.
- Support aggregation of usage metrics into third-party aggregation systems (e.g., IRUS, ScienceOpen, Book Analytics Dashboard, PSI IP Registry).
- Perform quality control to ensure the successful adoption of new workflows and practices by internal and external users.
- 15% : Discovery Workflows
- Support and expand connections with profile systems that benefit authors/creators such as Symplectic Elements/Dimensions, and the identifier systems that support them, e.g., ORCID, DataCite, Crossref.
- Coordinate with external discovery service vendors under contract (EBSCO, Ex Libris, OCLC). Develop workflows to include all compatible content in deliveries (from Fulcrum, Deep Blue Docs, Janeway).
- Oversee automated generation of KBART and MARC files for collections.
- Process batch delivery of KBART, MARC, and PDF files to discovery service vendors.
- 10% : Authentication and Authorization
- Process authentication and authorization requests, including subscription orders, embargos, and requests to access campus-restricted dissertations.
- Contribute to authentication workflows and systems, including Shibboleth and our Identity Federation memberships.
- 5% : Administer other software platforms
- Basic administration of web-based software systems (TeamDynamix, Jira, Confluence) to help with project setup, user/group access management, and support.
Required Qualifications*
- High School diploma or equivalent education.
- At least two years experience supporting complex software systems.
Work Schedule
You will be full-time, 40 hours/week; typically Monday – Friday day-time shifts. The marketing team typically works a hybrid schedule with some days in office and some days of remote work.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Questions about the position can be addressed to Jeremy Morse, Director of Publishing Technology and Research Data Services, at jgmorse@umich.edu.
September 12, 2023
Publishing Librarian
- University of Minnesota Libraries
- Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
The University of Minnesota Libraries invites applications for a collaborative and partnership-oriented Publishing Librarian to join a team of librarians who work to advance research, open access and scholarly communication across the University of Minnesota.
We welcome both experienced librarians and those who are new to the field, with the opportunity for on-the-job training and mentorship. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse educational and work experience, and we invite you to envision the way your unique background and perspective brings value to our organization.
Committed to advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and supporting open access initiatives, UMN Libraries is dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly works from the University community and beyond. The Publishing Librarian plays a vital role in shaping the future of scholarly communication through open access publishing, working closely with faculty authors, national scholarly societies, and colleagues within the University of Minnesota Libraries.
Environment
The Publishing Librarian is part of the Open Research & Publishing department within the Research Services Area. The Open Research & Publishing (ORP) Department includes Research Data Services, Research Information Management, Computational Research, Publishing Services, and houses the Data Curation Network. All members of the ORP Department work closely with staff across the Libraries to support advanced research services and advance commitments to the Libraries’ “Towards Open Access” statement.
Responsibilities
The Publishing Librarian will champion open access publishing across a diverse range of scholarly outputs, including open access journals, open monographs, open textbooks, and open access digital projects. They will collaborate with authors at the University of Minnesota to facilitate the creation and publication of their research outputs in accessible and impactful ways. Additionally, they will partner with national scholarly societies to promote open access practices and support the publication of their journals.
The individual will also contribute to the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement, while working toward continuous appointment.
The successful candidate will:
- Determine growth and direction of publishing program in alignment with Libraries’ commitment to open access
- Engage with, and keep-up-to-date on, national and global open access publishing communities to inform practice at UMN Libraries
- Seek opportunities to expand the diversity and variety of publications and authors/editors
- Provide workflow assistance and editorial service to authors and editors launching publications.
- Build and maintain new and existing publications according to design and accessibility specifications. Configure workflow tools, user permissions, and implement metadata schema.
- Provide consultations to campus students, researchers, and faculty on publishing best practices and options.
- Collaborate with liaison librarians and library staff to highlight services and support campus authors/editors
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution (or international equivalent) or advanced degree in a related discipline by the time of appointment/position start.
- Knowledge of scholarly communication issues and scholarly publishing practices.
- Ability to take initiative, develop and carry out projects, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and actively engage with researchers, faculty, and students.
- Understanding of open access trends in academic and research publishing.
- Basic HTML, CSS, and XML knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Familiarity with publishing tools including, but not limited to: Open Journal Systems, Manifold, bepress Digital Commons, WordPress, Omeka, Drupal.
- Knowledge of digital file formats, metadata, file uploading and management, data migration, and preservation.
- Demonstrated involvement in professional activities.
- The University of Minnesota is located in the center of the vibrant Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Twin Cities are known for their cultural amenities, such as the Guthrie Theater and Walker Art Center, and for their extensive park and recreational systems.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time, 12-month, continuous appointment track academic professional position with probationary appointment at the Assistant Librarian rank with the potential for appointment at the Associate Librarian rank. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. The hiring salary for this position starts at $60,000. The University offers excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance for this position.
TO APPLY: To apply and for more information see the full job description. You must address all required qualifications in either your cover letter or CV/Resume to be considered for the position. Submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three current professional references. Please identify your cover letter with UL469. Note: candidates will be notified before contacting references. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is closed.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Questions about the position can be addressed to Emma Molls emolls@umn.edu, Director of Open Research & Publishing
September 11, 2023
Open Scholarship Librarian
- University of Maine
- Orono, ME
Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, the Open Scholarship Librarian provides leadership in identifying, developing, and coordinating services and programs to support campus awareness of and participation in the evolving scholarly landscape. Particular emphasis is on open access, author rights, copyright, fair use, and digital rights and access. The position will be responsible for maintaining awareness of national and international publishing trends, intellectual property rights, and copyright that affect access to scholarly information, including researchers’ output. The position will provide vision and planning for the library’s institutional repository and will promote its digital publishing use for faculty, staff, and students, including seeking out and maintaining partnerships across campus. Typical hiring range for this position is $51,183 to $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.
Required:
- ALA-accredited master’s degree. Experience in an academic library in a role related to scholarly communications and experience with an institutional repository. Experience with copyright, open access, and other publishing issues.
- Demonstrated planning and leadership skills with the ability to take initiative, set goals and priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse population.
- Ability to establish priorities, maintain good working relationships with colleagues, work independently, and collaborate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment and as a member of a diverse community.
- Successful management and strong supervisory experience; proven ability to hire, train, evaluate, and motivate staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent public service skills.
Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” on the linked original post page. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: October 23, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: November 26, 2023
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: December 11, 2023
Tentative start date: March 18, 2024
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
August 31, 2023
Copyright Services Coordinator
- Ohio State University
- Columbus, OH
Copyright Services supports Ohio State faculty, staff, and students by providing guidance and education on the application of copyright law to facilitate teaching, research, and scholarship. Reporting to the Head of Copyright Services, the Copyright Services Coordinator develops instruction, guidance, communications, and advocacy resources on copyright issues for Ohio State and University Libraries, including the development and promotion of educational guidelines and programs around author’s rights, permissions, and fair use as they pertain to the scholarly research life cycle.
The Copyright Services Coordinator executes policy and practice affecting the use and dissemination of library-created, -digitized, -published, -stewarded, -owned, or -licensed content. The Copyright Services Coordinator develops, modifies, and implements copyright procedures and processes for rights investigation and risk assessment for units of University Libraries. Copyright Services is a key partner with Special Collections and Area Studies, Acquisitions and Discovery, Research Services, and others.
Consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance the work of Content and Access. All other duties as assigned.
Salary: The posting range for this position is $53,800 to $70,000 annually.
Job listing: Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Copyright-Services-Coordinator_R87517-1 by September 12, 2023.
Questions can be directed to Maria Scheid, Head, Copyright Services, at scheid.31@osu.edu