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January 14, 2015

Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian

• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Richmond, VA

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian. The successful candidate for this newly created position will develop and deliver programs that expand the university community’s awareness of mainstream and alternative publishing and emerging scholarly expression mediums (including open access publishing), confident assertion of fair use and author rights in the use of digital and print materials for teaching and research, copyright decisions, metrics and related emerging measures of scholarly impact of publications. The incumbent will work closely with library digital technologies staff responsible for digital publishing and preservation programs and the development of the VCU Libraries’ digital repository and publishing platform, as well as staff throughout the library system engaged in teaching, supporting research, and developing educational outreach to faculty and students. The successful candidate will join 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 Associate University Librarian for Research & Learning, the Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian will collaborate with colleagues in the VCU Libraries and across the university to support and expand the university community’s understanding of scholarly communications issues. She or he 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. The Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian will assist faculty throughout the university in the appropriate use of scholarly materials in teaching and research, both in the classroom and online. Specifically, she or he will:
Follow emerging developments in scholarly communications and open access and discern their implications to library and faculty stakeholders, advising library, and university leadership
Design and implement a program of scholarly communications outreach initiatives, and assess the effectiveness of those initiatives and services to the campus
Serve as the chief resource for the VCU Libraries and a resource for the university on matters of copyright, fair use, open access, and compliance issues related to use of scholarly materials
Create and maintain education resources for faculty and students on copyright compliance within a framework of confident, well-informed decisions regarding fair use, and work closely with publication and technology specialists in the VCU Libraries to create appropriate print-based and web materials
Keep abreast of emerging metrics and methods for evaluating the scholarly impact of publications, and educate the university community about these new approaches, including article-level metrics and alt-metric services
Develop close working relationships with the Office of General Counsel, VCU Technology Services, the Office of Research, and other units on issues and programs related scholarly communication
Assist the VCU Libraries’ leadership to develop a vision for policies, strategies, programs, and staffing that supports and advances emerging new modes of scholarly expression by faculty throughout the university, including the development of a VCU-supported publication system.
Qualifications
Required
ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline. 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 knowledge of scholarly communications issues in academic research libraries and of scholarly enterprise at research universities. Experience preparing and delivering instruction and guidance regarding scholarly communications, copyright, evaluation of scholarly impact of publications, open access, and fair use for diverse audiences in an academic setting. Demonstrated record of collaboration and teamwork with diverse constituencies. Ability to work with stakeholders to develop top-tier web-based educational materials on scholarly communications, copyright and fair use, and emerging and alternative avenues for scholarly expression. Demonstrated understanding of the evolving digital context for scholarship, research, and creative expression, as well as teaching and learning as it applies to the use and reuse of scholarly materials. Impeccable presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Libraries
Virginia Commonwealth University is Virginia’s largest research university, enrolling nearly 32,000 students. Located in Richmond, Virginia, VCU offers 41 doctoral, 74 masters, 3 professional, and 64 baccalaureate degree programs. Thirty-two of VCU’s graduate, professional programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the nation, with 19 programs ranking in the top 25 and two programs — sculpture and nurse anesthesia — ranked number one. Over 3,200 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 foundation of its system architecture to enhance access to its collections and services.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $45,000 annually. 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. For more information about benefits, see benefits information from VCU Human Resources.
For more information about the VCU Libraries, please visit our home page. Review of applications will begin February 9, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, go to http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs, 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, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

December 21, 2014

Scholarly Communications Librarian

• Florida State University
• Tallahassee, FL

DepartmentThe Scholarly Communications Librarian manages an active program of education, training, advocacy, support and information sharing on topics related to the sharing and barrier-free access of scholarly research products. The librarian raises campus awareness of trends in scholarly publishing, including open access to the scholarly record, alternative metrics for measuring research impact, and copyright and fair use. Additionally, this position will be an integral part of FSU Libraries digital scholarship program, and will report to the Digital Scholarship Coordinator.

Responsibilities
* Manage development and growth of DigiNole Commons, FSU’s institutional repository
* Monitor advancements in scholarly communication, open access, institutional repositories, and related legislative and funding initiatives, and communicate their implications to campus stakeholders
* Maintain and build collaborative partnerships with research and administrative units on campus
* Member and support person for the Faculty Senate Library Committee Scholarly Communication Task Force
* Development and implementation of an Open Access Policy
* Manage open access fund, and explore future mechanisms for funding open access
* Liaison to the Library Publishing Coalition and Coalition of Open Access Policy Institutions
* Exploring related research topics including: measurement and impact of scholarship, open peer review, data management, new publication platforms, digital tools for scholarship, etc.
* Manage the hosting and support for University Libraries journal publishing partnerships
* Partner with library departmental liaisons to implement strategies for including faculty and student work in DigiNole Commons
* Serve as a library resource on copyright, fair use and grants compliance, especially related to publishing
Qualifications
* ALA-accredited masters degree (awarded or near complete);
* Previous experience in an academic library setting is desirable;
* A strong public service orientation;
* A high degree of facility with relevant technologies and systems;
* Demonstrated knowledge of trends and best practices in scholarly communications across a variety of disciplines;
* Knowledge and experience in copyright law as it relates to fair use and library exemptions, new modes of scholarly communication, open access, authors* rights, and use of intellectual property;
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
* Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff in a team environment;
Preferred
* Minimum two years of relevant library experience;
* Coursework or experience in digital scholarship, scholarly communications and/or digital humanities;
* Familiarity with repository platforms (Digital Commons, Islandora)
Helpful
The successful candidate will serve as a resource and advocate for issues that promote availability of scholarly intellectual resources. S/he will develop, implement, and assess an educational program; work with subject liaison librarians to promote knowledge about open access support to academic departments, and to assist faculty with issues related to their authored content; promote the use and utility of DigiNole Commons, FSU’s institutional repository, and good research practices in a digital environment. 
The Scholarly Communications Librarian serves as the Libraries’ resource on issues related to intellectual property and its use in research and teaching, including: drafting and reviewing policies, guidelines, contracts and license agreements; serving as liaison to campus offices on intellectual property-related issues; analyzing copyright status and risk for digital publishing; and maintaining current information on use of copyrighted material. 
The Scholarly Communications Librarian will also monitor and stay current in requirements for open access, and will develop library policies and procedures to support researchers in research compliance. Related areas of responsibility could include: the development of campus open access policies, models for open access publishing and open access financing, the role of peer review and alt-metrics in publishing, codes of research practice, and large-scale scholarly communication projects (Ex. SCOAP3, COAPI, Library Publishing Coalition).
Contact Info
Ericka Jones 
Staff Services Specialist 
Florida State University Libraries 
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2047 ecjones2@fsu.edu 
Phone: 850-644-5870 
Fax: 850-644-1659
University Information
Located in beautiful Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, a growing community with a population of more than 357,000, the Florida State University, a public, coeducational institution of the 11-member State University System of Florida, has an enrollment of over 40,000 students. The Library system includes ten libraries. Campus libraries have combined volume holdings totaling over 3 million volumes. The Library is a member of ARL, ASERL, CRL, OCLC, and Lyrasis. For more information about the Florida State University Libraries, see our home page at: http://www.lib.fsu.edu/
Anticipated Salary Range
Minimum base salary is $45,000. Offer commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in the position as advertised, please apply through the Florida State University job site at https://jobs.fsu.edu.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. In one attachment, please include a cover letter with a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications for this position. 
Applications must include work history and all education details (if applicable) even if attaching a resume.
Faculty Information
This is a full-time, 12-month non-tenured faculty appointment. Benefits include 22 days vacation, 13 days sick leave, group medical, dental, and life insurance, an optional retirement program or state retirement, and no state or local income tax. With supervisor’s approval, may qualify for University tuition scholarship for up to six credit hours each semester. A full listing of benefits can be found at  http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/SummaryofBenefits76.pdf
Tobacco Free Campus
Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. 
FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

December 3, 2014

Digital Collections Coordinator

• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
• Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)Digital Collections Coordinator
Competitive Tax-free Salary
Job Location: Saudi ArabiaJob Type: Non-Academic
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a major new graduate university focused on becoming a leader in science and technology research and graduate education. Located near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the university’s coastline campus on the Red Sea features high-quality residences, extensive recreational facilities and beach, a multicultural environment, and a high quality of life for employees and their families.
Job Summary
The Digital Collections Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for creating digital collections at KAUST. S/he works closely with the Library’s Repository Services team and with the Collections Manager and Subject Specialists to provide access to information generated by KAUST’s faculty and student research. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with Deans, Center Directors, faculty, and students to identify unique materials produced through KAUST research, to develop business proposals to curate and make discoverable these unique materials, and to work with Library staff to implement approved proposals. The Digital Collections Coordinator reports to the Systems and Digital Services Manager.
Major Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and manage the workflow to acquire, curate, and make available locally created digital content
Lead, manage, and participate in the planning and implementation of projects in a variety of formats, monitor the timely progress of ongoing projects, and create documentation for project-related activities.
Assess and report on digital collections use; make recommendations to improve continuously our digital collection services. 
Benchmark digital collections with peer universities and identify areas for distinction and for strategic development – Work closely with IT colleagues to ensure our information access systems and workflows are stable, reliable, and are developed in response to community needs and technological changes. 
Work in partnership with the international digital collection community to ensure standards and best practices are developed, followed, and reviewed. 
Perform other duties in multiple operational areas of the Library as necessary. 
May supervise contract staff and interns. 
Organization: Education
 
Division: Libraries
Technical Skills
Experienced in a library environment providing public access, collection development, or subject expertise.
Clear experience creating project proposals, managing cross-organizational project teams, and working with spreadsheets and integrated library systems. 
Demonstrated commitment to public service and experience interacting with a diverse population including faculty, researchers, graduate students, staff, and vendors. 
Non-Technical Skills or Attributes
Excellent English communication skills, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Able to work and learn independently and as part of a team to produce results, solve problems, initiate ideas and projects. 
Required Education
Required: BA/BS (computer science or related field preferred) or equivalent education and experience
 
Preferred: MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program and/or advanced degree in subject discipline
Required Experience
Required: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a library environment providing public access, collection development, or subject expertise. Clear experience creating project proposals, managing cross-organizational project teams, and working with spreadsheets and integrated library systems. Demonstrated commitment to public service and experience interacting with a diverse population including faculty, researchers, graduate students, staff, and vendors. Excellent English communication skills, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Able to work and learn independently and as part of a team to produce results, solve problems, initiate ideas and projects.
Preferred: Experience creating and managing digital collections in a highly collaborative environment; knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in digital collections, platforms, and products; experience with grant writing. Working knowledge of digital preservation standards and best practices, and metadata standards including Dublin Core, MODS, and TEI. Experience with digital repository systems.
To apply, visit the KAUST website at http://www.kaust.edu.sa. All applications must be submitted through this site for consideration.

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December 3, 2014

Director, Purdue University Press and Head, Scholarly Publishing Services

• Purdue University
• West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University seeks a highly motivated and forward-thinking publishing professional to take Purdue University Press and Scholarly Publishing Services (PUP/SPS) to the next level. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries and an integral member of the Libraries’ senior leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Publishing Division of the Purdue University Libraries. The Purdue Publishing Division is gaining international recognition for its success in combining skills and infrastructure from both publishing and library contexts to better serve the needs of academic authors in a changing scholarly communication environment. The position is responsible for Purdue University Press and Scholarly Publishing Services. The relationship between PUP and SPS is articulated at http://lib.purdue.edu/publishing. The operation of the Publishing Division receives a substantial portion of its support from the Libraries. The Purdue University Press has grown substantially over the past five years and has begun many new initiatives. The income of the Press has covered all expenses as well as creating a reserve fund available as venture capital for new initiatives and projects undertaken by the Press.   
Purdue University Press (http://press.purdue.edu), founded in 1960, publishes 25-30 books a year as well as several journals, both subscription-based (e.g., Shofar: Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies distributed through Project Muse) and Open Access (e.g., the Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning). All books and journals published under the Press imprint are peer-reviewed, edited, and designed to the highest standards. The Press operates on a business model that relies on earned revenue to cover direct publishing costs. The Press is an active member of the Association of American University Presses. Over recent years the Press has built on strong lists in traditional humanities and social sciences areas, such as European history and Jewish studies, to develop programs aligned with Purdue as a STEM-focused institution. Promising lists are currently being developed in science, engineering, veterinary studies, and information science. The Press was a inaugural member of the exciting new distribution initiative, Knowledge Unlatched. There is also a strong regional studies program, focused on the history, culture, and natural history of Purdue and Indiana.
 
Scholarly Publishing Services focuses on supporting the publication efforts of various centers and departments within Purdue University. The primary publishing platform used is Purdue e-Pubs (http://docs.lib.purdue.edu) and the majority of products created are openly accessible to readers. These include technical reports, niche faculty journals, student publications, and conference proceedings. Open Access is made possible by the financial support of partners, foundations, and Purdue University Libraries. Purdue e-Pubs, built on Digital Commons software, is also the University’s institutional repository for text documents and the successful candidate will be responsible for encouraging Open Access to materials published elsewhere by Purdue University faculty. Through Purdue e-Pubs, users worldwide get free access to over 40,000 documents which are downloaded nearly 3.0 million times a year. Purdue is one of the three universities that established the Library Publishing Coalition.
 
The Publishing Division is funded by a mixture of earned revenue and university support. This ensures financial stability while also facilitating the development of sustainable Open Access strategies. The Publishing Division has been successful in receiving grants to support new initiatives most recently a $539,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Collaborative relationships across Purdue ensure that there is substantial institutional support and PUP/SPS is situated at the center of the attractive, West Lafayette campus. In early 2015, the Publishing Division will re-locate to a totally renovated first floor space in Stewart Center at the heart of the West Lafayette campus.
The integration into the Libraries of the publishing function ensures that this position offers exciting opportunities to be a member of a group of information professionals who are redefining the ways in which scholarly information is managed, preserved, and disseminated. Purdue University Libraries is well-known as a leader in expanding the role of libraries in areas such as research data management, information literacy instruction, and re-conceptualizing options in scholarly communication and the use of library spaces.
 
Qualifications
Required:
A minimum of three years of experience in publishing or an appropriate related field.
A bachelor’s degree.
Experience in or aptitude for managing a budget to ensure financial viability and long-term growth.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communication.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
 
Preferred:
Five years or more experience in publishing or an appropriate related field.
Understanding of production, sales and marketing roles.
Knowledge necessary to expand and develop digital initiatives.
Experience in negotiating, preparing, and administering author and editor contracts, agency agreements for a suite of publishing services, and distribution relationships.
Experience in pursuing and selecting manuscripts to be assessed by the Editorial Board.
Experience of publishing in science, engineering, or related STEM fields.
Record of successful grant management.
Demonstrable success in developing and implementing collaborative ventures with partners with whom there is mutual benefit.
A post-graduate degree.
 
Application Process
Purdue University’s Executive Recruitment Services (ERS) is coordinating this search.  To be considered for the position, applications must be made through Purdue University’s employment web site. Please click here to go directly to the position on our website.  Be sure to include a cover letter with your application outlining your qualifications for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Nominations and/or questions can be directed to Beth McNeil, associate dean for academic affairs, and chair, search committee: memcneil@purdue.edu.  Résumés or CVs sent to Professor McNeil at this email address cannot be considered as all application materials must be submitted at the website cited above.  Please put “PUP/SPS” in the title of all email correspondence.  For further information regarding the search, please contact Michele Flemming, Executive Recruiter at mflemmin@purdue.edu. Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
 
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

December 2, 2014

Digital Library Applications Developer

• Temple University
• Philadelphia, PA

Reporting to the Senior Digital Library Applications Developer and working closely with others in the Digital Library Initiatives Department, the DLAD helps develop and maintain the technological infrastructure for Temple University’s digital library initiatives and services, which includes preserving and delivering large collections of digital objects with the Hydra repository framework, and supporting digital scholarship (including digital humanities), and scholarly communication initiatives throughout the Library. As part of the development team, the DLAD architects, implements, tests and deploys new tools and services primarily based on open source project software, such as Hydra, Fedora Commons, Omeka, VIVO, Scalar, and Open Journal Systems (OJS), potentially contributing code to those projects. The DLAD advances professional skills through engagement with the active Open Source community via training and participation at national and regional conferences/meet-ups. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: 
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and at least one year of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
Required Skills and Abilities: 
Demonstrated experience with application development in at least one major programming language such as Ruby on Rails, PHP, or Java.
Demonstrated experience with MySQL or other database management systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of the LAMP stack or similar technology stacks.
Demonstrated ability to perform effective code testing and QA testing.
Experience with project requirements gathering.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment, and to communicate well with IT and non-IT staff.
Commitment to responsive and innovative service.
Demonstrated ability to write clear documentation.
Preferred: 
Experience with a repository system such as Hydra.
Familiarity with a Content Management System like Drupal or an exhibit curation system like Omeka would be a plus.
Experience working with Open Source software, including multi-platform integration.
Experience with version control, test-driven development, and continuous integration techniques.
Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems, including scripting.
Experience working with authentication and authorization protocols, including LDAP.
Knowledge of XML/XSLT.
Familiarity with digital library standards, such as Dublin Core, MARC, METS, EAD, and OAI-PMH.
Please visit our website at www.temple.edu, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Careers @ Temple. Please reference TU-18555. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.

December 1, 2014

Institutional Repository Coordinator

• South Dakota State University
• Brookings, South Dakota

SDSU’s Hilton M. Briggs Library welcomes a creative, dynamic and service-oriented individual to serve in the newly created position of Institutional Repository Coordinator. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for launching, maintaining, and enhancing the University’s institutional repository. S/he will collaborate with colleagues in the Library, across the University, and throughout the state and region to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to the scholarly output of SDSU faculty, staff and students. RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Directing the operations of SDSU’s institutional repository
Providing the Library and University faculty with information, training, and assistance in depositing materials into the institutional repository
Insuring consistency and accuracy of metadata schema
Obtaining funding to support institutional repository initiatives
Developing strong partnerships
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Bachelor’s degree
Related experience
Knowledge of existing and emerging library technologies
Knowledge of current trends and new developments in institutional repository initiatives and special collections
Knowledge of current metadata schemas and standards, such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, etc. and digital content management systems
Familiarity with current trends and emerging issues regarding scholarly communications, copyright, digital rights management, and open access as they relate to institutional repositories
Ability to plan, manage, and oversee multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize work in alignment with the strategic goals of the Library and the University
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial, team-based environment and maintain positive working relationships
A strong public service orientation
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
The ability to teach effectively
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science
Academic library employment
Coursework or experience resulting in knowledge of principles and practices governing institutional repositories
Experience working collaboratively to develop special collections programs and exhibitions
Experience providing outreach activities
Experience working with digital collections including the management of digitization projects
Experience with grant writing and administration of grants
Supervision and/or project management experience
SALARY: Commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity. 
UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY: 
SDSU is a land grant institution and the state’s largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 13,000 students and offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. Hilton M. Briggs Library serves all SDSU academic disciplines and holds approximately 668,000 bound volumes, 1 million microforms, and over 500,000 government publications in addition to 31,000 electronic subscriptions. The library staff consists of 14 library professionals, 14 support staff, and student employees. 
SDSU is located in Brookings, South Dakota, a community of approximately 22,100 near the east central border of South Dakota on Interstate 29. The city has an excellent K-12 education system, is accessible to major medical facilities, has an active cultural and social environment, and has numerous lakes and parks within driving distance. 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by December 31, 2014. 
APPLICATION PROCESS: 
SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this posting.” The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement; a resume; and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with the electronic application process. Email or paper applications will not be accepted. SDSU actively seeks to increase social and intellectual diversity among its faculty and staff. Persons underrepresented in higher education are encouraged to apply. 
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. 
For questions on the position, contact Nancy Marshall at nancy.marshall@sdstate.edu or (605) 688-5093.

November 25, 2014

Contractor- Digital Repository Assistant

• Framingham State University
• Framingham, MA

Company Description:Framingham State University, located just 20 miles west of Boston, is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution offering 30 undergraduate degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and professional fields. More than 6,000 students attend Framingham State, including about 2,000 graduate students. Framingham State University offers graduate degrees in 28 fields, including an extensive graduate program for teachers at international schools. The University takes pride in its 36,000 alumni, most of whom live and work in Massachusetts. The University is just the right size – small enough for learning to be personal and collaborative, yet large and diverse enough to broaden students’ understanding of their world. This broadening of perspectives and appreciation of diversity is one of the hallmarks of a first-rate undergraduate education.
Job Description:
The Digital Repository Assistant works under the direction of the Emerging Technologies and Digital Repository Librarian to acquire and process digital research assets, deposit digital objects into the Repository, train student employees to scan and do basic data entry, evaluate the display of objects in the Repository, and assist with scholarly communication, preservation, and social media activities. 
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists with acquiring objects and processing digital research assets.
Assists in training student employees on scanning and basic data entry.
Assists with depositing digital objects into the Repository.
Provides training for staff on the repository.
Assist with evaluating the display of objects in the Repository.
Assists with scholarly communication, preservation, and social media activities.
Works on other projects under the direction of the Repository manager.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Up to two years of related experience
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience using productivity software suites
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree
Experience with social media
Experience with XML and metadata schema
Additional Information:
This is a part-time (15 hours/ week), non-benefited contract position, with an hourly rate of $14.00/ hour.
Framingham State University conducts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile on final candidates prior to an offer of employment for all positions. Framingham State University requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.
Framingham State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Paper applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. If you need assistance applying online, please click here.
Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530.
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November 21, 2014

Office for Scholarly Communication Staff Assistant

• Harvard University
• Cambridge, MA

Auto req ID: 34344BRSchool/Unit: Harvard LibraryDepartment: Office for Scholarly CommunicationDuties & Responsibilities: 
The Harvard Library Office for Scholarly Communication (OSC) team seeks a highly motivated, exceptionally organized, and technically savvy individual to provide outstanding support for Harvard scholarly communication and open access programs. Reporting to the Office for Scholarly Communication Repository Manager, this position is a key member of a high functioning team with primary responsibility to provide skilled support in all areas of the department. The incumbent will be in charge of administrative support to enable the team to provide superior service to the University regarding scholarly communication.
Please note: This is a full time grant funded term appointment until November 2016, with possibility of renewal depending on future funding and performance.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities include:
Answers the phone and assists with questions about department services including open access
Triage and problem solve inquiries regarding local systems (DASH)
Coordinates all aspects of meetings and event planning including arranging for facilities
Composes, proofreads, edits, and prepares correspondence, reports and other materials using word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases
Takes accurate and concise minutes of internal meetings
Develops schedules, makes travel arrangements, and prepares reimbursements
Maintains some financial documentation
Establishes and maintains up to date and accurate files
Supports staff as needed
Participates in department goals by accomplishing related duties as required including adding faculty articles to the DASH open access repository
Basic Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree required or equivalent education or work experience
Minimum of three years administrative support or library experience required
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook) required
Proficiency with Mac computers
Additional Qualifications:
Must be able to effectively multi-task and prioritize in order to juggle multiple commitments, competing deadlines and shifting priorities
Successful candidate needs excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate by phone and e-mail
Good sense of discretion and ability to appropriately handle confidential information
Demonstrated detail orientation and consistent follow-through with a proven ability and judgment to take initiative
Has the ability to think ahead and plan appropriately to successfully manage complex schedules
Must be able to both work well independently and to pitch-in when needed as a member of a small department
Interest in scholarly communication and open access preferred 
Additional Information: 
The Harvard Library Office for Scholarly Communication was formed in 2008 with a charge to the Library from the Harvard Provost to spearhead campus-wide initiatives to open, share, and preserve scholarship.The OSC benefits from the oversight of a University-wide faculty advisory board that provides advice on specific programs and policies.
 
With support from OSC, open-access policies are now in place in more than half of the Harvard schools. These policies were voted on by the faculty and grant an automatic license to Harvard for scholarly articles authored by faculty members.
Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) is the University wide, open-access, repository used to house articles that fall under the faculty open access policies. Visitors to DASH can locate, read, and use up-to-the-minute scholarship from Harvard. DASH is crawled by search engines and indexes so a broad range of communities have the ability to discover materials in DASH. Faculty, or faculty assistants, have the ability to submit articles directly to DASH. Articles can also be emailed to OSC or faculty can request a student to help with the process.
OSC is undertaking many other activities related to open access, including support for open-access journal publishing, conference presentations, online distribution of PhD dissertations, copyright law, and education and outreach to faculty on the importance of the policies and the procedures for supporting them. To learn more about OSC, please visit: http://osc.hul.harvard.edu/about
Pre-Employment Screening: 
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Education
Identity
Appointment End Date: 
30-Nov-2016 
EEO Statement: 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

November 20, 2014

Data and eScience Librarian

• University of Texas at Arlington
• Arlington, TX

Purpose: The Data & eScience Librarian will provide leadership and vision for the development, implementation, and operationalization of UTA Libraries’ initiatives that assist faculty and students navigate eScience data-related issues, including data discovery, analysis, visualization, and management. The scholar in this position will work as an intellectual partner with faculty, students, and staff using data in their research and teaching. Working with these constituencies, and in collaboration with librarians, archivists, and staff throughout the Libraries, this librarian will increase the Libraries’ ability to collect, preserve, and provide access to research data. This position also provides guidance on the use of data and datasets as well as expertise in support of published data repositories such as ICPSR, and supports users requiring assistance with statistical software. The Data and E-Science Librarian will serve as a partner and resource person for librarians and archivists involved in facilitating faculty and student e-research.Essential Functions: 
Develop and provide consultation services for faculty and students on eScience data-related issues, including data discovery, analysis, visualization, and management. 
Partner with subject liaisons to assess the practices of researchers relating to data creation, use, and preservation. 
Collaborate with the Social Sciences Data Librarian, the Digital Humanities Librarian, the Systems Librarian for Data Management & Curation, the Director of Scholarly Communication, and the Department Heads of Outreach & Scholarship and Digital Creation to develop an integrated set of data services supporting UTA researchers and research teams. 
Plan and conduct eScience and data management professional development opportunities for subject liaisons specific to their assigned departments. 
Act as primary liaison to a STEM department. 
Maintain expertise with issues related to scholarly communication such as copyright, open access, and data management and preservation. 
Participate in university-wide initiatives related to data creation, use, and preservation. 
Marginal/Incidental Functions: Other functions as assigned. 
Required Qualifications:
An ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or advanced degree in sciences, data curation, or related discipline 
An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or work experience. 
Demonstrated experience with data management and curation services, with particular focus on research practices relating to data discovery, analysis, visualization, and management. 
Competency with data analysis software, including SPSS, SAS, and R.
Familiarity with data management requirements of federal agencies. 
Strong commitment to user services and support.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, subject librarians, archivists, digital project librarians and others in order to advance e-research. 
Must possess excellent oral and written communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. 
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: 
If MLS/MLIS, an advanced degree in a relevant science or social science discipline. 
3-5 years experience with eScience data services. 
Knowledge of national and international trends in scholarly communication, data management and curation. 
Experience with grant writing or data management plan development. 
Ability to support datasets for use in various statistical software packages. 
Knowledge of geo-spatial data and software, such as ESRI and ArcGIS. 
Project management experience; demonstrated ability to design, lead, and complete a project within scope.
Working Conditions: May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Criminal background check conducted. Non-traditional 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.
 
Applicants MUST apply online at ” http://www.uta.edu/jobs”. If you need Internet access, UT Arlington has a computer lab available to applicants at 1225 West Mitchell Street, #101, Arlington, TX 76019 (Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM). For questions and assistance, please call 817-272-3461. This job may close at any time. UT Arlington is an EO/AA employer.

November 18, 2014

Research Data Curation Librarian

• University of Michigan
• Ann Arbor, Michigan

How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, include your salary requirements, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary 
The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world’s premier research universities, has prominent faculty, rigorous academic programs, and a diverse cultural and social environment. By advancing new modes of scholarly communication, engaging users in innovative and relevant ways, and developing collections and services that directly support the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University, the University of Michigan Library is leading the re-imagining of the research library in the digital era.
The University of Michigan Library has embarked on an aggressive and exciting initiative to address research data management needs at the University, and is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Research Data Curation Librarian to join the team. Reporting to the Research Data Services Manager, the Research Data Curation Librarian will advance the library’s mission to create and sustain data services for the campus that support the mission of the University of Michigan researchers through our Research Data Services (RDS) unit.
RDS is responsible for strategic planning, coordination, and deployment of research data services directed at facilitating the research lifecycle. This includes creating and implementing data management assistance for the campus, outreach to faculty in collaboration with subject specialists, informationists, training, and assessment of RDS programs and services. RDS operates in 4 key areas: 1) Education, Awareness and Community Building, 2) Technical Infrastructure, 3) Policy and Strategy, and 4) Consultation and Services.
The responsibilities of the Research Data Curation Librarian will fall in all key areas; the initial focus of this position will be to contribute to the development of the data repository in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders, in the library and across campus.
The University of Michigan Library is committed to recruiting and the retaining a diverse workforce and cultivating an environment that allows and encourages all employees to contribute the fullest expression of their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences to their work and towards the fulfillment of the Library’s mission.
Responsibilities* 
While partnering with colleagues at the U-M Office of Research, Information Technology Services, Advanced Research Computing, as well as academic programs, institutes, departments, and colleges across campus, the Research Data Curation Librarian will:
Work with researchers to curate and archive data 
The Librarian will work with researchers to identify, recruit, ingest and deposit data in the library’s digital repository, adhering to local policies and national and international standards and best practices.
The incumbent will play a significant role in outreach to the research community to deposit data in both the digital repository or appropriate subject repository, as well as creating training programs, help guides and web resources for Data Education and RDS for internal and external audiences.
When necessary the Librarian will consult with researchers on metadata standards and data sensitivity characterization.
Create, support and sustain technical infrastructure 
In collaboration with key partners, will act as the Research Data Services point person for the data repository.
Investigate integrative infrastructures to connect campus needs to the repository.
Design and implement workflows, and execute technical processes involved in managing the lifecycle of digital datasets including data transformation projects.
Work with campus stakeholders on larger data collections issues 
Serve as a consultant to researchers and librarians on data issues and services.
Perform data management planning with principle investigators and researchers.
Assist in the development and delivery of training and instructional materials on data curation.
Provide guidance and instruction on discovery, acquisition and use of research data in the public domain.
Engage and participate in all aspects of the RDS and library services as appropriate 
Participate in research data management consultations, data curation activities and the development of resources, documentation and instructional content about data curation.
Participate in selected cross-library working groups to create and improve services.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
ALA-accredited Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of or direct experience working with or managing research data.
Knowledge of information technologies, standards and best practices prevalent in digital or data curation.
Ability to articulate roles in the research data ecosystem.
Knowledge of technologies for data management and curation, and familiarity with preservation principles and practices.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others as a team within a complex and fluid organization. Ability to work well in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively to a diverse audience.
Desired Qualifications* 
Experience documenting workflows and procedures.
Knowledge of metadata formats, including Dublin Core, MODS, METS, and data exchange protocols such as SWORD and OAI-PMH.
Experience working with digital repository or content management systems.
Experience in identifying researcher information needs and in creating effective services to meet those needs.
Demonstrated experience in the acquisition and management of born-digital or digitized library, archival, or research materials.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Demonstrated time management and project completion skills.
Additional Information 
Benefits, Rank, Salary
 
Rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations and opportunities regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the Library’s process for Librarian Promotion and Advancement (http://www.lib.umich.edu/library-human-re sources/staff-manual-performance-review-librarians).
This position is eligible for 24 days of vacation a year, and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available. Further information regarding benefits can be found at benefits.umich.edu/
Application Deadline 
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement 
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.