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September 4, 2015

Assistant Librarian (Digital Scholarship Librarian)

• Utah State University
• Logan, UT

Position Summary:Utah State University Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative, and proactive librarian to assume management of the Libraries’ digital scholarship efforts, including the university’s thriving institutional repository (IR), DigitalCommons@USU, and other scholarly communication activities.  The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the extensive scholarly communication landscape including: digital publishing and preservation, open access, open education, open data, and related intellectual property issues.
Reporting to the Head of Digital Initiatives, the position is a 12-month, tenure track faculty appointment with rank as Assistant Librarian.  This position works both independently and in a collaborative environment to educate the USU community about the use and creation of digital resources and opportunities with particular emphasis on the IR and USU’s Digital Library.  This will include promoting DigitalCommons@USU as a repository and both the IR and Digital Library as integrated tools in the research and teaching activities across the USU campuses.  This position also contributes to efforts to raise awareness of related issues such as open access, open educational resources, data management, and copyright.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement scholarly communication programs and initiatives.
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with research and administrative units on campus.
Promote and support USU’s Open Access Policy and data management efforts across campus.
Manage the development of and coordinate outreach in support of DigitalCommons@USU.
Promote the use of library resources as digital scholarship and support library efforts to integrate these resources into the curriculum.
Work collaboratively across the Library to identify and promote digital tools to enhance research and teaching.
Serve as a subject librarian to one or more academic disciplines.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited Masters degree (awarded or near completion)
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including listening, writing and speaking
Ability to work effectively with various university stakeholders
Knowledge of current trends and issues in scholarly communication, digital publishing and preservation, and data management
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to set and follow through on both individual and team priorities
Interest in learning new technologies and working in a dynamic environment
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to meet the university’s requirements for promotion and tenure
Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience
Experience in an academic library setting
Familiarity with copyright law, specifically fair use and library exemptions
Familiarity with repository platforms
Opportunity Type:
Full-Time w/benefits package
 
Percent or Time or Hours per Week:
100% 
 
Advertised Salary:
$40,000 plus excellent benefits

September 3, 2015

Digital Scholarship Librarian

• Utah State University
• Logan, Utah

Job Category:Faculty 
 
Department:
Library & Information Services 
 
Organization:
Library & Instructional Support 
 
Location:
Logan Campus 
 
Posting Duration:
Open Until Filled 
 
Position Summary:
Utah State University Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative, and proactive librarian to assume management of the Libraries’ digital scholarship efforts, including the university’s thriving institutional repository (IR), DigitalCommons@USU, and other scholarly communication activities.  The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the extensive scholarly communication landscape including: digital publishing and preservation, open access, open education, open data, and related intellectual property issues.
Reporting to the Head of Digital Initiatives, the position is a 12-month, tenure track faculty appointment with rank as Assistant Librarian.  This position works both independently and in a collaborative environment to educate the USU community about the use and creation of digital resources and opportunities with particular emphasis on the IR and USU’s Digital Library.  This will include promoting DigitalCommons@USU as a repository and both the IR and Digital Library as integrated tools in the research and teaching activities across the USU campuses.  This position also contributes to efforts to raise awareness of related issues such as open access, open educational resources, data management, and copyright.
 
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement scholarly communication programs and initiatives.
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with research and administrative units on campus.
Promote and support USU’s Open Access Policy and data management efforts across campus.
Manage the development of and coordinate outreach in support of DigitalCommons@USU.
Promote the use of library resources as digital scholarship and support library efforts to integrate these resources into the curriculum.
Work collaboratively across the Library to identify and promote digital tools to enhance research and teaching.
Serve as a subject librarian to one or more academic disciplines.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited Masters degree (awarded or near completion)
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including listening, writing and speaking
Ability to work effectively with various university stakeholders
Knowledge of current trends and issues in scholarly communication, digital publishing and preservation, and data management
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to set and follow through on both individual and team priorities
Interest in learning new technologies and working in a dynamic environment
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to meet the university’s requirements for promotion and tenure
Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience
Experience in an academic library setting
Familiarity with copyright law, specifically fair use and library exemptions
Familiarity with repository platforms
Opportunity Type:
Full-Time w/benefits package 
 
Percent or Time or Hours per Week:
100% 
 
Advertised Salary:
$40,000 plus excellent benefits 
 
Required Documents (The names and contact information of 3 references will be collected during the application process):
Cover Letter, Resume/CV 
 
Often Functional Requirements (25-75% time):
Both hands required or compensated by the use of acceptable prostheses 
 
Continuous Functional Requirements (75%+ time):
Use of fingers (e.g. typing),Extended sitting,Routine visual requirements (e.g. reading with attention to details; seeing activities near and far),Routine hearing ability (e.g. whispers at close range; voices at 15 feet; converse by telephone) 
 
Often Environmental Factors (25-75% time):
Working alone 
 
Continuous Environmental Factors (75%+ time):
Inside,Working closely with others 
 
ADA Cognitive Requirements:
Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, in books, manuals, and mathematical or diagrammatic form. Deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
 
ADA Math Requirements:
Use arithmetic to add, subtract, multiple, and divide whole numbers. 
 
ADA Communication Requirements – Speech:
Expression of a level comparable to 5, plus highest order verbal skills such as ability to lecture to large groups, ability to speak on complex issues without prepared notes. 
 
ADA Comm Requirements – Comprehension:
Comprehension and expression of a level to routinely draft narrative information such as case histories, compose routine correspondence on own initiative, make interview notes. May involved a large volume of such composition. 
 
ADA Travel Requirements:
Minimal travel required – ability to travel infrequently (i.e., annually) for activities such as developmental sessions at a centralized training center.

September 2, 2015

Scholarly Communications & Digital Publishing Strategist

• University of Cincinatti
• Cincinatti, OH

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Scholarly Communications and Digital Publishing Strategist develops, coordinates and oversees the growth of scholarly communications and publishing programs and services at UC, including: providing outreach, knowledge and support to faculty, students, and staff about copyright, licensing, and scholarly publishing, and about the dissemination and preservation of the scholarly, historical, and cultural record. The position will also participate in the development of university policies regarding access to scholarly work, including copyright and intellectual property issues, fair use, authors’ rights, privacy rights, open access, and other information policy issues within the libraries and university. Additionally, the position will collaborate with the Office of General Counsel in order to make specific information available to foster creative solutions and to develop best practices.
 
RELATIONSHIP AND AUTHORITY: Reports to the Dean or Dean’s delegate of UC Libraries.  Participates in library and university-wide teams addressing issues such as open repositories, scholarly publishing, e-Learning, and digital scholarship.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates with faculty and students to assess copyright needs and implications of their own publications and other scholarly output, publishing alternatives including open repositories, and copyright issues in using the works of others in instruction, including application of the TEACH act.
Develops, delivers and coordinates the distribution of publicly available information concerning copyright and scholarly communication issues, including fair use, classroom guidelines, obtaining copyright permissions, and open access publishing and the digital repository.
In consultation with stakeholders develops policies regarding copyright issues specifically pertaining to theses and dissertations, including permissions and using previously copyrighted materials in theses or dissertations.
Represents UC Libraries in the development of university policy on copyright, intellectual property/data management, public domain, user privacy, along with other scholarly communications issues.
Develops vision and leads implementation of policies and strategies in supporting new modes of scholarly communication in line with UC Libraries’ strategic initiatives.
Stays current on national scholarly communication issues, advances the development of the Libraries’ role in scholarly communications across UC, and informs and educates the UC community of their importance.
Participates in and as appropriate leads campus-wide efforts to assist faculty, students, and staff in remaining compliant with intellectual property laws and rules.
Contributes to and remains active in local, regional, and national meetings to keep abreast of ongoing developments and trends in scholarly communication.
Develops and maintains a Libraries’ scholarly communications website; develops copyright,  scholarly communication, and publishing resources, seminars, programs, and workshops for faculty, staff, and students.
Works in consultation with UC’s Office of General Counsel, UCIT, UC Office of Research, academic departments, and senior university administrators on issues and programs related to scholarly communications.
Researches emerging trends in scholarly publishing, new business models, the marketplace, and new technologies to inform and guide the library’s digital publishing strategies.
Develops publishing services including contributing expertise to newly-proposed innovative university press and other scholarly publishing functions.
Participates in and as appropriate leads teams engaged in library publishing services, digital collections and repositories, digital scholarship, and data management.
Advocates Open Access publishing options to all elements of the campus community and conducts OA awareness and education programs.
Contributes to e-resource licensing team in interpreting commercial licenses and negotiating for most-favorable terms.
Participates in and contributes to regional and national discussions and professional meetings, and publishes findings of experience and research in professional publications and social media.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Educational background or demonstrated experience and understanding of the technical and legal issues of copyright law, intellectual property management, and scholarly communication.
A track record of relevant professional experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to customer service.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with others in a team environment.
Aptitude for complex, analytical work with an attention to detail, with the ability to manage a   variety of tasks and multiple priorities.
 
Physical Requirements:
Thinking analytically, using effective verbal and written communication, remembering details, keyboarding/typing, concentrating on tasks, attending work-related meetings and directing others.
 
Preferred:
Graduate degree or formal training in library science, information science, publishing, or legal studies, or Doctor of Juris Prudence (JD).
Experience at research universities and research libraries.
Experience with academic publishing.
Experience with digital publishing and emerging scholarly publishing models.
Evidence of previously scholarly activities including publications, creative works, presentations, or professional association participation.
 
The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer/ M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Req ID: 4801

August 29, 2015

Repository Outreach Specialist

• Purdue University
• West Lafayette, IN

JOB DUTIESThe Repository Outreach Specialist works with colleagues in the Libraries, the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships, and Information Technology at Purdue to conduct outreach, provide training and help to coordinate the on-going operation, support, and improvement of the Purdue University Research Repository (PURR, http://purr.purdue.edu) institutional data repository service. The position serves as the primary point of contact for PURR and collaborates on the further development and support of PURR as well as other initiatives of the Distributed Data Curation Center (D2C2) of the Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Master’s degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Project management and coordination skills.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a dynamic organization and environment.
Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally.
Preferred:
MLS (Masters of Library Science) from an ALA-accredited institution.
Experience preparing and giving presentations or training.
Experience working in an academic research environment or managing research outputs.
Knowledge of current issues and developments in library and archival science in the domain of research data curation and scholarly communication.
Ability to create and deliver effective presentations for outreach and training.
Ability to interact with faculty, staff and students from different disciplines and backgrounds.
Ability to plan, execute, and document effective practices, projects, services, and policies related to research data management.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
For consideration submit resume and apply online for this staff position at: www.purdue.edu/careers (optional more direct link: http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1501779  ) and reference Job Number 1501779.
 
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

August 10, 2015

Data Repository Developer

• Science and Technology Facilities Council
• Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK

Salary: £28,384 – £38,426 (depending on experience)Grade: RC-D or RC-E (depending on experience)
Contract Type:  Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 7th September 2015
Interview Date: 28th September 2015
Background
The STFC Scientific Computing Department has a  programme of development and support of large scale data management through the research lifecycle for STFC funded facilities (e.g. ISIS, CLF, DLS) and is looking to improve provision of services which support the long-term management of data which underpins the academic publication. Thus we are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the team within the Research Data Group working in this area.
List of Duties / Work Programme / Responsibilities
You will participate in software development for systems and tools which enable the discovery and re-use of scientific data. These duties will include:
• Capture of user requirements 
• Creation of data discovery tools and services  through system analysis, design, implementation, testing and support 
• Maintenance and further development of existing data and publication management and discovery tools
Appointment at a higher band will be expected to lead design activities, be responsible for delivering systems, be responsible for quality assurance, and manage interaction with end users, as well as develop future business opportunities.
Contacts and Communication
You will need to have good communications skills to ensure that they can communicate effectively with all stakeholders from team members to potential end-users. 
Personal Skills and Attributes
You will require excellent analytical and problem-solving capability, good technical expertise, good written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to show sound judgement. 
Any other Relevant Information
There is a requirement for travel within the UK to other STFC sites.
Shortlisting Criteria 
Essential: 
Degree in a computing or technical subject or equivalent relevant experience.
Programming experience (e.g. Java, C/C++, python). Significant experience required for band E
Desirable: 
Experience of developing/supporting repository products such as DSpace
User requirements analysis and evaluation * for Band E 
User interface design experience
Domain experience in either (a) Scientific data management or (b) Digital library and & information science systems
Interview Criteria
As above plus
Essential: 
Experience of best practice software development lifecycles
Ability to demonstrate application of knowledge and experience to this role.
Good verbal and written communication skills 
Ability to work independently and within a team

July 14, 2015

DCS Projects Coordinator

• The Ohio State University
• Columbus, OH

University Libraries Digital Content Services (DCS) engages with partners across the University to increase the amount, value, and impact of OSU-produced digital content including, but not limited, to working papers, technical reports, conference proceedings, journals, monographs, student scholarship, and faculty articles. DCS offers support by organizing, providing access, distributing, and preserving digital scholarship through the Knowledge Bank institutional repository program and the Libraries Open Access Publishing Program.The Digital Content Services (DCS) Projects Coordinator performs and coordinates production work for Digital Content Services across the repository and publishing programs and multiple software platforms (e.g., DSpace and Open Journal Systems), on multiple simultaneous projects. Production work includes submitting content, creating metadata, HTML layout editing, and providing technical support; designing and documenting workflows, scheduling and supervising production work, facilitating communications, and tracking projects to completion; works collaboratively with the Interim Co-Heads of the Department and other departmental staff; requires an in-depth understanding of the suite of digital content services provided by the department, attention to detail, sound judgment and decision making, and knowledge of related and applicable software programs. 

Current department staffing includes two librarians, two staff members, and student assistants. There is a potential for supervisory responsibilities.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s Level Degree in humanities or an equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum two years’ experience working with digital content; excellent organizational skills and ability to work with detail; demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision, to balance competing priorities and to meet deadlines; ability to track and manage multiple projects simultaneously; experience with project planning and development of workflows; strong interpersonal skills, ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment; excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals and to prepare project documentation; familiarity with HTML or XML; familiarity with metadata standards.
 
Desired qualifications:
Experience evaluating workflows and successfully designing or enhancing production-oriented work processes; experience with HTML, CSS, PHP or other web technologies; experience or familiarity with scholarly publishing environment, including concepts such as peer review; experience creating metadata; supervisory experience.
 
Target salary: $36,000 – $44,000 annually
 
To apply, please visit: https://www.jobsatosu.com, job opening 410104.  Applications will be accepted through August 2, 2015.

July 14, 2015

Open Content and Digital Publishing Librarian

• Cal Poly: San Luis Obispo
• San Luis Obispo, CA

Cal Poly’s ACRL award-winning Kennedy Library is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative individual for a unique tenure track library faculty position, leading and coordinating library programs in open education, open content, and digital publishing. As a member of the library faculty they will contribute to instruction, outreach, and other programs that help students acquire and practice critical digital literacies.  As the library’s digital publishing coordinator they will support students and faculty in using digital platforms for publishing and sharing their work.   They will also contribute to supporting the library’s role in maker programs and in supporting digital media creation.The successful candidate will sustain, develop, promote, and assess a responsive suite of services for Cal Poly faculty, administrators, and students that meet the library’s strategic goal of contributing to the increased democratization of information.  The successful candidate will embrace innovation; communicate and collaborate effectively; and be committed to advancing scholarship across disciplines.
Measures of success will include the impacts on Cal Poly’s effective use of open access content and open culture; and active participation by Cal Poly students and faculty in sharing their creative and scholarly work in ways that increase their impact and enhance their opportunities for collaboration.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Services, the Open Content and Digital Publishing Librarian will collaborate with colleagues and departments across the library, including college librarians, our Data Services team, the Digital Commons Coordinator, the Information Resources department, Special Collections and Archives, and the Library Information Technology team.
They will lead the library’s campus collaborations in relevant areas, partnering with faculty from all six colleges, with the University Store, and with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT).  They will participate actively in national and regional professional communities of practice related to open content, open education, and digital publishing.
Salary and rank: This position is available at the Senior Assistant Librarian rank, with an anticipated hiring range of $66,000-$67,000 plus a generous benefits package. Appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For appointment at the Senior Assistant Librarian rank, three to five years of relevant library experience is required.
Required qualifications
MLS from an ALA accredited program, or comparable library experience with other related advanced subject degree.
Three years relevant experience in a library, museum, or open culture organization.
Knowledge of Open Education and Affordable Learning Solutions issues, platforms, and options gained through at least one year of successful experience advocating for use of OER with teaching faculty.
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and successfully complete projects.
Knowledge of copyright and open access issues pertinent to digital publishing.
Experience instructing adult learners in digital literacy skills.
Understanding of digital media trends and initiatives as they apply in an academic environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate across a diverse population.
Demonstrated ability to develop and foster effective working relationships within a diverse and fast-paced academic environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collegially in a team setting.
Demonstrated competency working with computer applications and the ability to learn new software applications.
Ability to articulate a genuine enthusiasm for the position.
Preferred qualifications
Professional experience in publishing or editing.
Experience collaborating with faculty.
Experience applying knowledge of usability concepts.
Experience with digital repository/publishing platforms (e.g., OJS, Digital Commons).
Experience with digital image publishing and curation platforms. (e.g. Shared Shelf)
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Familiarity with standards and best practices to promote the discovery of open online resources, including metadata standards and website usability.
Knowledge of emerging data services in libraries, such as e-science, data visualization, and/or digital humanities.
 
How to apply
To apply, visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and complete a required online faculty application, applying to requisition #103741. Please attach to your application a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing application. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Review begin date is: August 10, 2015. Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
 
 
About Kennedy Library
The Robert E. Kennedy Library won ACRL’s Excellence in Academic Libraries award in 2014 for its distinction in engaging the students and faculty of the Cal Poly university community. While integrating traditional library resources and services with digital tools and platforms, the library continuously experiments to adapt its services, programs, and spaces to meet the evolving academic programs, research interests, and needs of the university community. Annual visitors exceed 1.4 million. 
Kennedy Library’s ten librarians, 35 staff, and over 120 student assistants work with campus partners to deliver services focused on Cal Poly’s commitments to research, learning, collaboration and innovation. The library is customer-driven, whether in choosing quality information, supporting faculty instruction and research, developing digital user interfaces, or redesigning spaces that encourage creative work, collaboration, and focused study. Its innovative peer-to-peer learning and reference programs and active student think-tank (Student Library Advisory Council) were among the programs that led Kennedy Library to become the state’s first university library to receive the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries award. 
In spring 2014, Kennedy Library completed an ambitious architectural master plan, providing a vision for renewing the library’s packed and well-loved physical spaces to accommodate the growing needs of Cal Poly’s students, faculty. The master plan will also create exceptional new spaces for the library’s programs centered on digital scholarship and peer learning. 
Other recent milestones include the 2008 creation of Digital Commons, Cal Poly’s digital repository of student and faculty work; a 2008 renovation that created active learning spaces and a library café on the second floor; and in 2011 the creation of the Data Studio, featuring GIS, statistics, and data visualization support, and a speaker series. In 2012 the library launched – the Initiative for Digital IDEAS (Innovations in Digital Expression, Access, and Scholarship). In 2013 the library hired a digital archivist and is now adopting new digital platforms and infrastructure to support digital preservation, digital scholarship, and rich digital media creation and sharing. The library’s lively digital communications programs feature responsive web design, digital maps, and an active social media presence.
The Library partners with campus organizations to promote faculty development and student success, including several that are located in the Kennedy Library: the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology; the Academic Skills Center; and the Honors Program. The Library works collaboratively with Information Technology Services (ITS) as a member of the Information Services directorate.
The Library is a member of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Library Publishing Coalition, WEST, RapidILL, LOCKSS and MetaArchive
 
About Cal Poly
As a member of the community whether student, professor or staff member, you will learn, lead, teach, and do at Cal Poly. Our alumni carry the Learn by Doing philosophy with them in their careers & into their communities. Cal Poly is a nationally ranked comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. With more than 18,000 undergraduates and approximately 1000 graduate students, Cal Poly fosters teaching, scholarship, and service in a learn-by-doing environment where students and faculty are partners in discovery. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly promotes the application of theory to practice. As a comprehensive institution, Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences, and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences. As an academic community, Cal Poly values free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly is a major employer in the San Luis Obispo and central coast area, and encourages work-life balance and lifelong learning. A generous benefits package, valued at greater than 50% of staff salary, includes a retirement plan, medical, dental and vision plans; training and professional development opportunities; and eligibility each term for the employee or dependent to waive certain tuition fees at any of the state’s 23 California State University campuses. For additional benefits information, please visit our Benefit Summaries Page.
 
About SLO
San Luis Obispo, located ten miles from the Pacific along the beautiful central coast of California, offers easy access to the ocean, mountains, and wine country. Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, south of Monterey and Big Sur, San Luis Obispo offers a vibrant, culturally rich small-town community in an uncrowded and extraordinary natural setting. Cal Poly infuses the region with talented designers, entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, architects, scientists, researchers and educators. US News & World Report ranked San Luis Obispo among its Best Places to Live in 2009. For more information about San Luis Obispo

June 5, 2015

Digital Scholarship Librarian

• College of William & Mary
• Williamsburg, VA

Position SummaryThe Digital Scholarship Librarian leads the planning, coordination, analysis and implementation of new service models that focus on the provision of scholarly communication services for the College of William & Mary community.
This position provides expertise and leadership on the library’s goals, objectives, and projects for educating the campus community about digital publishing, intellectual property rights, open access and open scholarship initiatives, and connections between information literacy and scholarly communication.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Content Services, the Digital Scholarship Librarian provides direction for WM Publish, our institutional repository for active scholarship, and engages with scholars on issues related to preservation and access.
Specific responsibilities include:
Develop strong relationships with faculty and partners to build WM Publish content, developing services in support of research, teaching and learning.
Establishes, documents and communicates policies and procedures that govern content acquisition, submission, ingest, organization and description for Digital Scholarship as it pertains to WM Publish.
Leads and develops education and outreach programs to provide information and current awareness related to scholarly communication, copyright, open access and author rights to the campus community.
Collaborates and cooperates to develop a vision, goals and objectives regarding the direction and infrastructure of digital services; specifically as it relates to publishing models and scholarly communication.
Develops metrics, collects and analyzes data. Prepares and presents clear & relevant reports and presentations that documents the usage, development and outcomes of scholarly communication efforts and WM Publish.
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION:  
Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or related discipline from an ALAaccredited program.
COMPETENCIES:
Strong working knowledge of the scholarly communication environment, including intellectual property, open access, and in the academic environment.
Knowledge of project management principles and proven skills to oversee and coordinate multiple projects.
Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software applications, including MS Office and strong skills in digital tools and systems, with familiarity with the curation of various formats of digital scholarship(e.g. data sets, media , images, etc).
Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the proven ability to develop and foster communication and teamwork and effectively partner with library staff and campus community partners.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, prepare reports and presentations.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity with the ability to work collaboratively effectively to develop a vision, goals and objectives to promote scholarly communication, digital scholarship and publishing.
Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple and complex projects concurrently with fluidity.
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated academic library experience.
Experience with learning, using and applying appropriate technologies in a library setting.
Preferred Qualifications
COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of the digital common platform is highly preferred.
Demonstrated skills of relevant scholarly communication issues, particularly with intellectual property rights and fair use is highly desirable.
Web programming and scripting skills is a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
Progressively responsible experience working in an an academic library.
Demonstrated experience effectively collaborating with faculty is highly desirable.
Experience as Digital Scholarly Librarian and/or experience curating digital materials is a plus.
Advertised Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
Department
Swem Library Operating – 361000 
Location
William & Mary
University Salary Range
 
U12
Job Open Date
04/13/2015
Review Begin Date
 
Job Close Date
 
Open Until Filled
Yes
Employment Category
Professional FT
Position Term
12-Month
Special Application Instructions
 
Conditions of Employment:
This is a professional faculty position.
This position is subject to hours beyond the typical work day/week in order to meet the goal, objectives, and business needs of the library.
EEO Statement
The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Background Check Statement
The College of William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

May 13, 2015

Scholarly Communications Librarian

• Memorial University
• St. John's, Newfoundland, CAN

Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland now has an posting for a Scholarly Communications Librarian. The position is permanent tenure-track. 
As a full‐time member of the Collection Development Division, the successful candidate will focus on the following primary responsibilities:

  Creating awareness and promoting scholarly communication issues as they relate to Memorial University Libraries;

  Developing and supporting Open Access publication initiatives at Memorial University;

  Continuing to build and advance the Memorial University Libraries research repository , including
establishing or updating policies and procedures;

  Providing support for E‐journal hosting initiatives at Memorial University;

  Providing copyright oversight responsibilities as the Libraries’ campus representative and contact for all units dealing with copyright issues;

  Representing Memorial Libraries in regards to scholarly communication and copyright initiatives and activities in external forums. 

May 13, 2015

Digital Scholarship Librarian

• Kansas State University
• Manhattan, KS

K-State Libraries invite applications and nominations for two Digital Scholarship Librarians. To support the university’s goal of becoming a top-50 public research university by 2025, these positions will work collaboratively to grow the center’s publishing, copyright, and data services;  support   the institutional repository, K-State Research Exchange (K-REx), and online publishing imprint, New Prairie Press (NPP); engage campus content providers; and provide education and guidance on digital scholarship. These are forward-thinking, innovative roles for individuals with a desire to excel in a range of cutting-edge digital scholarship initiatives, including building and managing born-digital or digitized content; advocating for open access (OA); and identifying opportunities to support the research and publication lifecycle. We are seeking individuals with knowledge of contemporary digital library standards for all formats. 
These are full-time tenure track positions, and the candidates must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at K-State Libraries. These positions report to the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship.
 
Main Responsibilities
Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to meet current digital scholarship demands and discover future campus needs related to the creation and dissemination of digital scholarship, engaging library staff experts in projects as appropriate.
Initiate, build and nurture excellent relationships with a diverse community within the university, as well as external partners, in support of digital scholarship services.
Develop or propose new workflows and tools to support effective, innovative and sustainable digital scholarship. Upon implementation review and evaluate impact of changes.
Stay abreast of emerging, innovative trends and technologies, standards, publishing models, digital scholarship developments and related legislative initiatives and evaluate their adaptation to improve the local environment.
Through face-to-face and virtual environments, provide outreach, education, workshops, promotion, and consultations to the campus community about copyright/fair use, authors’ rights, K-REx, NPP, publishing, OA, and other digital scholarship topics.
 
Required Qualifications
Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution at the time of appointment, OR an advanced terminal degree in an appropriate discipline with relevant digital scholarship experience.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of users in individual and group settings.
Experience with or working knowledge of Excel, XML, and HTML.
Familiarity with current publishing, data, and authors’ rights and copyright issues.
Coursework or experience with digital scholarship.
 
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with an IR, LMS, or CMS (e.g., D-Space, Digital Commons, ePrints).
Familiarity with the curation of various formats (e.g., text, data sets, media, images).
Experience or working knowledge of protocols and standards (e.g., DC, MODS).
Experience managing or developing user interfaces.
Experience with post-completion project review and assessments.
Experience working in an academic library.
 
Our Community
Affectionately nicknamed “The Little Apple,” Manhattan is an up-and-coming community located in the charming Flint Hills region of Kansas. It was named “One of the Best Places to Live / Top 25 Best Commuting Times” by Money Magazine and one of the “50 Best Places to Live” by Men’s Journal. Forbes Magazine rated Manhattan #1 for “Best Small Communities for a Business and Career.” It is a great place to enjoy Big XII sports, wonderful restaurants, superb outdoor recreation, and ever-growing shopping choices. Manhattan, with a highly regarded public school system, is widely considered to be a fantastic place to raise a family. Manhattan High School is rated in top 5% of high schools in the U.S. by Newsweek magazine.  It is situated just off Interstate 70, less than two hours west of Kansas City.
 

 
Salary:  The Libraries aim to attract outstanding talents, and we offer competitive salary in recognition of responsibilities and experience. 
 
To Apply:  Please send the following as one PDF file:
 
A letter of application, applying 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 (CV)
Names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, for three references to libhr@k-state.edu, attention Kim Piper.  Please include “CADS” in the subject line.
 
Deadline for applying is June 5, 2015.
 
Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Background check required.