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March 7, 2023

OER Publishing Resident Librarian

  • University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
  • Newark, DE

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press seeks an early career librarian with an interest in open education, open access, and publishing. Working closely with colleagues who advocate for open educational resources (OER) in the Library, Museums and Press and across the University, the Pauline A. Young Resident will have the opportunity to lead efforts to develop sustainable workflows around OER publishing. Interest in OER has been growing at the University of Delaware. The University’s Strategic Plan specifically mentions the need to expand the use of and access to OER to help reduce students’ costs. The Library also offers yearly grants to faculty to support the adoption of open and affordable course materials. We have supported dozens of projects across academic departments, and have saved students nearly half a million dollars in materials costs. We are excited to further support open publishing as a next step in this work.

Reporting to the Head, Digital Initiatives and Preservation (DIP), the Resident will be able to learn from a diverse team committed to providing support to students, faculty and staff in teaching and scholarly research. DIP handles a range of types of work, including digitizing and preserving collections materials for research and teaching; and helping students, faculty, and staff navigate questions about digital publishing. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) values are inherently high priorities for DIP. The department contributes to the social justice goals of the Library, Museums and Press by prioritizing projects that center and give voice to marginalized or excluded communities. Other important collaborators with this position include the University of Delaware Press and the Learning, Engagement, and Curricular Support Division.

The Resident will have the opportunity to participate in the following activities:

  • Assess faculty needs around publishing OER

  • Build partnerships with others who advocate for OER in the Library, Museums and Press and across the University

  • Serve as a member of the Open and Affordable Teaching Materials Working Group

  • Lead workshops and present to campus stakeholders on OER, open access, publishing, and copyright, both collaboratively and individually

  • Collaborate with faculty and liaison librarians to publish and disseminate locally produced OER, serving as the project manager on publications

  • Create appropriate documentation/outreach materials to support OER publishing efforts

  • Develop recommendations to help the Library, Museums and Press OER program continue to grow and be successful

The Pauline A. Young Residency is a three-year appointment offering professional experience in an academic research library to recent graduates of a library/information science program.  The purpose of the residency is to encourage the involvement of individuals from under-represented groups in academic librarianship. Started in 1984, the Pauline A. Young Residency is among the Library’s most successful efforts to advance equity, diversity and inclusion. The residency is designed to meet both the professional goals and interests of the Resident as well as the service and operational priorities of the Library and to that end, the resident will participate in developing goals for the residency according to their professional interests. The purpose of the residency is to encourage the involvement of individuals from under-represented groups in academic librarianship.

Qualifications:

  • Recent graduate degree in library science.

  • Interest in or demonstrated knowledge of open educational resources, practices, and trends as demonstrated by professional experience or coursework.

  • Ability to develop and maintain effective team-based working relationships

  • Ability to learn new tools, skills, and software as needed to support the development of OER.

  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

  • Commitment to fostering a diverse and anti-racist educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population

  • Commitment to professional growth.

General Information: The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is committed to student success, scholarly research and inclusive excellence. The Library is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. The Library collaborates with strategic campus partners to achieve these priorities, as well as with national professional organizations including the Association of Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, Council on Library and Information Resources, Digital Library Federation, Greater Western Library Alliance, OCLC Research Partnership, SPARC, HathiTrust, the National Digital Stewardship Alliance, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM), Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, the American Alliance of Museums and the ACRL Diversity Alliance. More information about the Library is available at library.udel.edu/.

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March 3, 2023

Director of University Press

  • Clemson University
  • Clemson, SC

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees all strategic and operational aspects of Clemson University Press, the University’s publishing imprimatur. Manages the Press’s finances and administers its publishing program, including the acquisition, production, marketing, and distribution for scholarly and trade books as well as a growing portfolio of open access journals. Maintains appropriate standards of peer review and chairs an Editorial Advisory Board.

JOB DUTIES

40% – Essential – CU Press Operations:
Oversees the publication of original scholarship published under the University’s imprimatur; supervises Press staff and student interns in the acquisition, production, marketing, and distribution of books and journals and ensures for the appropriate administrative and technological infrastructure to support their work. Establishes and maintains publishing partnerships to enhance the Press’s publishing program quantitatively and qualitatively. Determines and implements Press policies and procedures.

30% – Essential – Fiscal Operations:
Provides leadership and directions for the strategic planning of the Press.  Prepares reports for the Libraries administration. Manages the fiscal operations of the Press, including financial planning, execution of budget plans, and maintenance of financial records. Establishes print runs and pricing.  Works in collaboration with the Development Officer and the Dean of Libraries to seek new revenue sources and develop fundraising strategies and campaigns for the Press’s overall publishing program. Negotiates and maintains external agreements with vendors and publishing partners, cultivates financial support and subsidies from donors and other sources.

15% – Essential – Representation:
Represents the Press locally and nationally to the media, at publishing events, and in front of professional bodies and scholarly organizations. Develops and maintains connections with authors, prospective authors, vendors, other press directors, faculty, members of General Counsel’s office, and potential funders.

15% – Essential – Collaboration:
Collaborates with the Open Scholarship Department to provide scholarly publishing services, including guidance throughout the publication process, promotion, and adoption of DOIs, and the publication of open-access journals.  The director negotiates and maintains external agreements with vendors and publishing partners.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: A terminal degree in a core field within the Press’s publishing program

Work Experience: 3+ years experience in publishing (academic or trade)

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge – Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others – Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops Department Budgets – Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s). Estimated amount of budgetary responsibility in dollar amount must be added.

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hrs: 37.5;

Expected Salary Range: ($ 94,315 – $ 100,000)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

March 28, 2023

MILITARY AND VETERAN

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

February 28, 2023

Head of Open Scholarship

  • Clemson University
  • Clemson, SC

Clemson Libraries seeks a dynamic, driven, and collaborative Department Head for Open Scholarship to provide leadership and expertise at Clemson Libraries. The Open Scholarship Department includes services such as open educational resources, scholarly communications, experiential learning, research data services, and digital humanities/scholarship.  The department also houses learning spaces including the Scholars’ Lab, the Adobe Studio and Makerspace.
The Department Head of Open Scholarship (OS) will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a newly created open scholarship department that provides support for digital scholarship, digital literacy, data literacy, digital preservation, faculty research, Open Access initiatives and advocacy, and scholarly communication.  The department head will play an active role in recruiting and retaining faculty librarians and staff for the department. The department head will also collaborate with faculty, administrators, and staff to create meaningful partnerships with campus groups including the Division of Research, Clemson Computing & Information Technology, Graduate School, the Office of General Counsel, etc.  This position requires a high degree of collaborative leadership and initiative and will be critical to the Libraries’ strategic growth as an R1 institution.
Clemson Libraries faculty are members of the academic community, with responsibilities in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position and works under the direction of the Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Research.
 
For a more detailed position description and to apply, please visit Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/121678.  Applications received by March 20, 2023 will be given full consideration.

February 22, 2023

Library Publishing Developer

  • University of Oklahoma
  • Norman, OK

The University of Oklahoma Libraries seeks to recruit a creative, mission-driven applications developer to join our Cloud Infrastructure & Development team in the Digital Strategies and Innovation Division. Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and operation of our library publishing and digital repository platforms.

Additionally, the position supports other key scholarly communication infrastructure, collaborating with colleagues across disciplines and organizational boundaries to plan, build, and operate key components of the OU Libraries technology strategy.

The employment package for this position may include the ability to work remotely.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must attach the following documents in pdf format:
– Cover Letter
– Resume
– List of 3 Professional References
Hire will be contingent on submission of academic transcripts

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree, AND: 

  •  24 months of experience in application and software development

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the bachelor’s degree for a total of 72 months related experience

Skills:

  • Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with end-users of varying technological backgrounds.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Leadership skills to effectively coordinate and motivate project team members.
  • Strong time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and ability to meet assigned deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of the PHP ecosystem and server platforms and experience with PHP-based web application design, development, and maintenance.
  • Experience developing applications using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS.
  • Experience in Web Accessibility Standards (ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Section 508 accessibility requirements).
  • Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
  • Ability to develop unique software tools customized to meet the needs of University Libraries’ users and staff.

Certifications:

  • None.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to use a computer daily.

Departmental Preferences:

  • Experience with or evidence of understanding academic libraries and their users.
  • Experience with the Islandora repository system or Drupal CMS.
  • Experience with the Open Journal System.
  • Understanding of mobile design UX/UI; knowledge of responsive design principles.
  • Experience with database programming with SQL and Maria DB or MySQL.
  • Experience with SOLR.
  • Experience using website analytics tools to create meaningful reports.
  • Experience with AWS cloud computing services, such as Lambda, Fargate, EC2, RDS, S3, and CloudFront.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community by recognizing each person’s unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.