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February 2, 2023

Assistant Editor

• Brown University Library
• Providence, RI

Brown University Library seeks to hire a creative, highly organized, and enthusiastic individual for the new position of Assistant Editor, Brown University Digital Publications. Widely recognized as accessible, intentional, and inclusive, Brown University Digital Publications — launched with generous support from the Mellon Foundation with additional support from the National Endowment for the Humanities — is helping to set the standards for the future of scholarship in the digital age. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, expanding program committed to integrating diversity, equity, and social justice into the practice and production of digital publications for both scholarly audiences and the wider public. Landmark publications include Furnace and Fugue: A Digital Edition of Michael Maier’s Atalanta fugiens (1618) with Scholarly Commentary (University of Virginia Press, 2020), recipient of the 2022 Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Creativity in Digital History by the American Historical Association; Brown University’s Slavery and Justice Report with Commentary on Context and Impact (2021); Shadow Plays: Virtual Realities in an Analog World (Stanford University Press, 2022); A New Vision for Islamic Pasts and Futures (MIT Press, 2022); and the 13-volume series Race & … in America. Thirteen other works are currently in development and represent a broad disciplinary range. BUDP also partners with the MIT Press to produce On Seeing, a multimodal book series exploring understudied questions at the intersection of visual culture and subjects such as race, care, decolonization, privilege, and precarity.

The Assistant Editor will work as part of a multi-skilled team of experts to develop complex born-digital scholarship intended for publication with leading academic presses. In close collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Editor will play a key role in supporting humanities scholars in the creation of new scholarly forms that present research and advance arguments in ways not achievable in a conventional print format, whether through multimedia enhancements or interactive engagement with research materials. The Assistant Editor will help conceptualize, research, and administer multimodal monograph projects by building rapport and working effectively with a wide range of collaborators, including but not limited to Brown faculty researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, designers and technological developers, and university press staff. The Assistant Editor will contribute to the acquisitions process, undertake developmental editing, and copyediting as needed, manage timelines and budgets, and assist in the preparation of archival and multimedia assets for individual projects while working on multiple projects simultaneously. The Assistant Editor will take a proactive, critically engaged approach to digital content development, continuously looking for ways to support underrepresented voices and perspectives. The Assistant Editor will help administer national training workshops such as Born-Digital Scholarly Publishing: Resources and Roadmaps, an NEH Institute on Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities; and will participate in relevant meetings and events across and beyond the Brown campus.

The Assistant Editor will report to the Director of Brown University Digital Publications, part of Brown’s Center for Digital Scholarship at the University Library. The position is hybrid eligible (up to 3 days remote).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a humanities or humanistic social sciences discipline; advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of digital project management and/or scholarly editorial experience

• ​​Excellent copyediting skills, familiarity with style guides (CMOS preferred), and a firm grasp of rules of grammar and style; experience working for a publisher or for an academic journal preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with one or more digital publishing platforms, such as Fulcrum, Manifold, PubPub, Scalar, or WordPress, preferred
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with exceptional interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member
• Ability to set priorities, juggle competing demands, and meet deadlines
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace
• demonstrated interest in communicating humanities scholarship to non-specialist audiences

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

January 30, 2023

Scholarly Communication Librarian I/II

• Villanova University
• Villanova, PA

Villanova University’s Falvey Library seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative individual to shape and lead the Library’s scholarly communication program and related strategic initiatives in an open and inclusive academic library environment.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Research Services and Scholarly Engagement, the Scholarly Communication Librarian serves as the Library’s expert on services, training, and collaborative projects related to scholarly communication, and provides on-campus and in-person services as a member of the Library’s Research Services and Scholarly Engagement Department. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and students and advocate for their needs. The incumbent will develop innovative outreach strategies to ensure awareness of library services.

Scholarly communication services are growing at Falvey Library. There are opportunities for involvement in a range of scholarly communication emphases such as: publishing services, institutional repository management, assessment and impact metrics, copyright advising, and data management services.

Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

The Library offers flexible work schedules which allow some remote work. The University’s competitive benefits package includes tuition benefits among others. A 35-hour work week with the possibility of reduced work hours in summer.

The Scholarly Communication Librarian

• leads assessment of scholarly communication and research data needs at Villanova University.
• monitors open activities, such as open access publishing, open content, and open-source software, and trends in scholarly communication to be shared with the Library and University.
• manages an open access subvention fund, oversees e-journal publishing using Open Journal Systems, and fosters the development of new open initiatives.
•  partners with other library staff to reshape the research services portfolio to better meet campus needs and in support of new areas and forms of research and scholarship.
• collaborates with university and library staff on activities related to open educational resources and digital scholarship.
• acts as the liaison to library and university entities on scholarly communication matters.
• designs, delivers, and evaluates scholarly communication related tutorials and workshops in multiple modalities to support teaching and research at the University.
• participates in a collaborative model of general research support, assistance, and instruction.
• represents Villanova University in scholarly communication professional organizations.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Academic background, professional experience, or an awareness of the information needs in a higher education setting and the functions of an academic library.
• Ability to effectively articulate complex concepts such as copyright, fair use, and open access.
• Knowledge of and interest in issues, trends and technologies related to academic research and scholarly communication practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Independence and initiative, including the ability to be flexible and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with PC applications, especially Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Second advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in an academic library or equivalent experience.
• Experience advising others on scholarly communication topics.
• Experience successfully managing collaborative projects.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective training modules/tools.
• Demonstrated ability for developing effective and strategic partnerships with members of a diverse community.
• Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining relationships with library user communities.

Rank:

The successful candidate will be appointed an appropriate Librarian rank depending on qualifications and experience.

Environment:

Falvey Library is situated in the heart of campus and is central to academic life at Villanova University. Falvey, with a dedicated staff of approximately 50 FTE, is a friendly and exciting place to be that values work-life balance. The Library developed VuFind, an open-source ILS discovery layer, which is used by organizations world-wide, and was the university library recipient of the ACRL 2013 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award.

Villanova University is located on a beautiful 260-acre suburban campus close to Philadelphia and was founded in 1842 by the Order of Saint Augustine. Ranked among the nation’s top universities, Villanova supports its students’ intellectual growth and prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them.

Nominations and Applications:

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three references with contact information via the Jobs at Villanova website: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/25126.

This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.

Villanova University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff. Exemptions may be granted for medical or ethical reasons.

January 30, 2023

Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian

• University of California, Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz, CA

Next review date: Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jan 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

For this position, we seek a curious and inventive individual to provide leadership and vision for the growth of OER initiatives and services on behalf of the library and in collaboration with campus partners. This vision for the work of this position will be shaped by the local and statewide landscapes and the needs of the campus as identified by the incumbent through their user-focused research and direct engagement with students, faculty, and campus stakeholders. The OER Librarian will be ready to and/or interested in skilling up to engage in the following activities:

• Develop a vision: Identify strategies and pathways for the library to invest in reducing course costs;
• Provide user support: Support the discovery, adoption, adaption, creation, and publishing of open, accessible, and affordable course content; provide training and outreach on OERs and course material affordability; explore/develop strategies for effectively engaging faculty and graduate students with OERs;
• Design initiatives: Develop and pilot initiatives to incentivize and support the use and development of OERs; track and assess the impact of OER initiatives and activities;
• Advance author support: Identify the needs of OER authors/adapters around sharing and publishing open course materials and recommend software or other infrastructure investments for the library; in collaboration with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, provide guidance to authors on copyright, open licensing, and fair use;
• Evaluate overall library support of affordable course material: In coordination with the Collections and Course Reserves departments, understand/identify the course material practices/needs of students and faculty; evaluate library-wide collections, resources, and services in support of affordable course materials.

We welcome candidates who are seeking to launch a career in OER librarianship and/or established librarians seeking professional growth.

As a member of the library’s Learning, Research & Engagement department, the incumbent will contribute to departmental services and projects and collaborate closely with colleagues across the library. The OER Librarian will be expected to participate on relevant library project teams, UC system-wide committees, and professional organizations; represent the library and campus in system-level discussions related to OER and affordable course costs; participate in campus initiatives related to student course material access; and work closely with library development staff and others to take advantage of external grant opportunities that further library OER goals.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the basic qualifications listed below (also in the section titled Qualifications):

• An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree OR a Master’s degree in a related discipline such as education or instructional design. Equivalent foreign degrees will be considered.
• Knowledge of open educational resources, practices, and trends as demonstrated by professional experience or coursework;
• Knowledge of the ways that minoritized groups have been marginalized in higher education and strategies for creating accessible, inclusive, and antiracist educational resources and/or learning experiences;
• Experience managing/leading a project, group project, or program.

In addition, applicants with any combination of the following preferred qualifications or experiences are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that the successful candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications/experiences listed below:

• Experience with OER creation and/or adaption;
• Experience conducting user-focused research and engagement to better understand/identify user needs;
• Experience developing and assessing services to support or enhance research, teaching, or scholarship;
• Experience providing research, teaching, or scholarship support to faculty;
• Knowledge of open access, open licensing, copyright, and fair use;
• Knowledge of accessibility practices for digital resources and websites;
• Experience creating accessible and inclusive educational materials;
• Experience developing workshops and/or training materials;
• Experience leading collaborative projects and programs;
• Ability to learn new tools, skills, and software as needed to support the development of OERs.

UCSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share these values. UCSC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) with a high proportion of first-generation students. To be considered, candidates must understand the barriers facing historically oppressed groups in higher education, and, through education, teaching, research, professional activity, and/or creative practice, demonstrate effective strategies that support the success of underrepresented groups in creative, professional, and/or scholarly fields. Activities promoting equity and inclusion at UC Santa Cruz will be recognized as important university service during the librarian review process.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Librarians Association of the University of California (LAUC). Research, publication, and/or service to the University and profession are expected for continuing advancement. More information can be found at the Librarians Association of the University of California.

Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the position, the campus, and the University Library. If interested, please register using the links provided:

• Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 from noon – 1:00 pm PT (registration)
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT (registration)

The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript.

Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Katharin Peter, Head of Learning, Research & Engagement (kapeter@ucsc.edu).

January 27, 2023

Digital Publishing Librarian

• Simon Fraser University Library
• Burnaby, British Columbia

Simon Fraser University Library invites applications for a (Term) Digital Publishing Librarian. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries, Digital Strategy, and the Operations Director, Public Knowledge Project, this full-time term position will support and partner with SFU faculty, graduate students, and other researchers across the three SFU campuses and beyond. This position is based at the W.A.C. Bennett Library, Burnaby campus. This position runs from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.

SETTING

We acknowledge the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University’s three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, Simon Fraser University has also been consistently named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in recent years, as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada’s top family-friendly employers. SFU offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 45 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main WAC Bennett Library is located on the Burnaby campus, while the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is at the Vancouver campus, and Fraser Library is at SFU Surrey.

The SFU Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. SFU Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia. For more information, see our web site at https://www.lib.sfu.ca.

SFU Library’s Digital Publishing Program supports publications by SFU students, faculty, and staff using the Public Knowledge Project’s Open Journal Systems (OJS) and Open Monograph Press (OMP) platforms, and advises authors and editors on author rights, licensing, editorial and peer review policies, persistent identifier assignment, and other aspects of publishing.

PKP is a university-based initiative developing (free) open source software and conducting research to improve the quality, reach, and diversity of scholarly publishing. PKP’s various website platforms, including Open Journal Systems, Open Preprint Systems, and Open Monograph Press, guide users through the editorial workflow of scholarly publishing, including submission, review, editing, publishing and indexing. Thousands of people around the world are now using the software to publish independent journals on a peer-reviewed and open access basis, greatly increasing the public and global contribution of research and scholarship.

The SFU Library commits to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion and to serve the cause of social justice. The Library’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion provides more information.

ASSIGNMENT

This position’s duties are .5 FTE within Library Digital Publishing and .5 FTE within the Public Knowledge Project.

The Digital Publishing Librarian will work closely with other Library divisions, SFU units, and with the PKP team. Duties include:

• In collaboration with partners, develop, coordinate, promote, and assess Digital Publishing in-person and online programs and services targeted to SFU faculty, staff, and students.
• Support SFU faculty, staff, and students in their publication activity by providing in-person and group training and consulting on Library Publishing’s services.
• Provide instruction and assistance to SFU faculty, staff, and students through instructional seminars, guides, and individual consultations.
• As a member of the PKP Publishing Services team, work in cooperation with other PKP|PS team members to troubleshoot technical issues and provide ongoing technical support to PKP|PS clients; help improve PKP|PS workflows, policies, data, and systems to improve internal efficiency and client service; create, update, and maintain PKP software documentation and education materials; and provide recommendations to the Development Team on software features and improvements and assist with software testing as needed.
• Represent SFU in national and international Library Digital Publishing groups and activity.
• Liaise and work with library staff and university partners on project teams and committees.
• Ensure strong communication with library staff, university, and external partners.
• Foster collaboration between SFU Library and PKP.
• Develop professional knowledge and skills on a continuing basis.
• Advance the values and goals outlined in the Library’s Strategic Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from an ALA accredited program, or its equivalent, is a required qualification for this position, with at least 2 years of professional experience. Additional qualifications are:

• Ability to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion and to serve the cause of social justice at the Library, PKP, and SFU.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, services, and projects.
• Experience assisting students, faculty, and staff from a variety of disciplines in a research environment.
• Experience with cross-organizational Library Digital Publishing activity and initiatives.
• Experience developing and delivering instruction for individuals and groups from varied experiential and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, including oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated success in consultative coordination, and in consultative decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Open Journal Systems and / or Pressbooks.
• Demonstrated experience in writing documentation and developing educational and training materials to be used by a diverse global audience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly publishing issues and trends, including authors’ rights, licensing of scholarly content, and journal editorial policies.
• Experience working respectfully and effectively in a collegial team environment, with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Skills in leadership, advocacy, and community building.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• General understanding of shared and distinctive research methods and technical support needs of researchers in a wide range of disciplines.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This is a full-time term externally-funded Librarian position, with an anticipated start date in May 2023 and ending April 30, 2024.

Librarians and Division Heads are members of the SFU Faculty Association. Terms, conditions and benefits of employment are outlined in the Collective Agreement:
https://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations/collectiveagreement.htmlhe successful applicant will be appointed at a Librarian salary level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. Current salary scales are available from:

https://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations/salary.html

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications from qualified candidates of all genders, visible minorities, persons of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at SFU is available here: https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/overview/employment/what-expect-librarian-position

TO APPLY

To be given assured consideration applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter and curriculum vitae by 4:30 PM PDT on February 24, 2023 to:

Susie Smith
Library Management Office
W.A.C. Bennett Library
Simon Fraser University
Phone: 778-782-4658
Fax: 778-782-3023
Email: library@sfu.ca

Compensation

$72,843 – $89,652 Cdn

Closes: 24 February, 2023

January 23, 2023

Digital Publishing Manager

• Washington University in St. Louis
• St. Louis, MO

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of the Digital Library at Washington University Libraries, the Digital Publishing Manager plans, develops, implements, and assesses the services and operations for the University Libraries’ programs and services in support of long-form publishing and scholarly digital projects. The incumbent is responsible for creating a customer-first approach to delivering robust services, engaging in user support, training, and outreach, and collaborating with colleagues in the Libraries and University departments to create and manage content. The incumbent may support related library repository initiatives and provide backup support for additional DLPS services.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the full spectrum of daily operations for the long-form and digital project publishing services at WU Libraries, including client services, content management, and system configuration and optimization. Develops service strategies and policies for publishing services delivered or facilitated by the Libraries; develops procedures and workflows for creating works on digital publishing platforms; develops strategies for dissemination of publications, and assessment of projects’ successes. Works collaboratively with WU community members, faculty, students, and subject matter experts. Provides training on publishing platforms. May supervise student workers.
• Collaborates with Library colleagues and vendors on platform development and enhancements necessary to support scholarly works and digital collections in a wide variety of formats.
• Develops and implements procedures, workflows, and user documentation for publishing platforms and services, in consultation with colleagues within the WU Libraries.
• Conducts outreach and solicits content and projects through consultation with faculty, researchers, and academic staff throughout the WashU community.
• Professional Development and Service: Serves on Library committees and groups. Represents the Libraries on campus, nationally, and internationally in appropriate professional venues, and engages in professional activities outside of the University to stay up to date on developments in digital repository services and related professional areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree, Bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of experience, advanced degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience with content management platforms and applications frequently used for digital scholarship and publishing (e.g., Omeka, Scalar, Pressbooks, WordPress).
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision.
• Ability to learn new technologies and instruct others in their uses.
• Experience in managing user-centered services.
• Knowledge of trends, issues, and resources in scholarly publishing, digital scholarship, scholarly communications, and/or open access.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on projects across a wide range of departments and for varying audiences.
• Ability to work with faculty and researchers in consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective digital projects both independently and collaboratively, including managing multiple and simultaneous projects.
• Experience navigating issues related to copyright, fair use, and rights management.
• Project management experience with complex digital initiatives involving many stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of digital library standards and protocols such as Dublin Core, OAI-PMH, METS, and PREMIS.
• Experience using scripting tools or languages to automate processes and manipulate data.
• Experience working with programmers (e.g., writing specifications and use cases, QA testing).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• A strong desire and ability to learn new skills.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment, and to communicate well with IT and non-IT staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in relevant field or appropriate professional certificate.
• Two to five years of relevant experience.

Salary Range

$55,600.00 – $94,900.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Read more information and apply.

January 17, 2023

Scholarly Communications and Metrics Literacy Librarian

• York University
• Toronto, Canada

York University Libraries is seeking a two-year contractually-limited appointment (CLA) for a Scholarly Communications and Metrics Literacy Librarian to support library and institutional priorities around increasing research participation, maximizing the impact and diversity of York’s scholarly outputs, and supporting the research visibility needs of scholars at York University. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for co-developing, advancing, and supporting a range of services around scholarly communications, research impact, and metrics literacy. Working in coordination with colleagues in the departments of Open Scholarship and Digital Scholarship Infrastructure, the candidate will support programs designed to monitor York’s publications and attribution record in bibliometric data sources; coordinate disambiguation and publication profiling efforts at the university; provide guidance on the responsible use of metrics; and support individual researcher needs around research impact reporting. The candidate will also support research data management programs at York, in partnership with data librarians and scholarly communications librarians.

Projects and responsibilities
• Collaboratively develop and support curricular and co-curricular programming in the areas of scholarly communications, research data management (RDM), metrics literacy and research visibility while serving as a library contact for support in these areas.
• Provide consultation services and support colleagues on the use of research metrics, including guidance around citation analysis, disciplinary considerations for research impact assessment, the use of various databases to extract bibliometric and altmetric data, and the use of researcher identification and profiling tools.
• Support research data management programs and policies by leveraging RDM tools and workflows; collaborate with data librarians on providing holistic support for RDM services with a focus on data management planning and data deposit.
• Support a range of scholarly communications activities and programs in priority areas determined by the Libraries’ strategic priorities, informed in part by the Open Access and Open Data Steering Committee.
• Support library projects designed to track and enhance the visibility of York University research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
• Support university-wide researcher profiling initiatives, including York’s ORCID integration campaign and the electronic CV initiative.
• Liaise with bibliometric and profiling database vendors to address technical issues with software or platforms and coordinate necessary technical support for researchers.
• Undertake reference/teaching/cluster support and disciplinary responsibilities, which will be assigned considering institutional priorities or the incumbent’s disciplinary knowledge and research interests.

Qualifications
• Candidates must have a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or its recognized equivalent.

Demonstrated:
• leadership capacity and evidence of building effective working relationships with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders;
• aptitude for adapting to new responsibilities and environments, independent learning and engagement with technology and software, including self-sufficient technical troubleshooting; and
• ability to provide research and consultation services to researchers with varying levels of technical expertise or equivalent experience.

Experience with:
• advancing new programmatic areas and outreach programs and engaging stakeholders in these developments;
• implementing projects using project management techniques;
• managing multiple projects with competing deadlines; and
• teaching, presenting, or training.

Knowledge of:
• bibliometric indicators (such as publication counts, citation counts, h-indexes, and journal metrics) and methods for the quantification of research impact;
• research metric data sources, such as Dimensions, Altmetric, SciVal, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar;
• issues related to the responsible use of impact metrics and bibliometric data in research evaluation;
• researcher identification and profiling systems such as ORCID and Scopus Author ID;
• the scholarly publishing landscape and the scholarly communications lifecycle, including issues around open access and copyright; and
• research data management and the research data lifecycle.

Also required:
• Evidence or promise of research contributions in the form of publications or other scholarly output, professional development, or active involvement in professional or scholarly organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Superior written and spoken communication in English.

About the position
This is a two-year contractually-limited appointment at the Adjunct Librarian level starting 1 May 2023. York offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and an exceptional benefits package. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

January 4, 2023

Technical Team Manager

• California Digital Library
• Oakland, CA

The California Digital Library (University of California) is currently recruiting for a Technical Team Manager for its Publishing, Archives, and Digitization program.

This position is a great opportunity for someone looking for a job focused on building/managing technology solutions at the forefront of knowledge creation and information sharing. The successful candidate for this position will have the following experience:

• directly supervising a team of highly skilled developers;
• working as a senior developer using current languages and frameworks (python, ruby, Django, etc.);
• designing, architecting, and managing the development of enterprise-wide software applications and vendor/3rd party solutions, specifically within the AWS environment.

In addition to working in a cutting-edge, academic technology environment, employees of the California Digital Library enjoy:

• an inclusive work environment with professional development opportunities;
• excellent health care, retirement, and other benefits;
• work/life balance, with a 40-hour work week, generous holiday/sick day accruals, and flexibility for supporting children, elderly parents, and partners;
• remote work for California-based employees.

NOTE: Though the job posting lists January 12th as the date of first review, we will be actively recruiting through January 31st. 

Learn more and apply here:

External candidates:

https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucop/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=19&JobOpeningId=47207&PostingSeq=1

Current UC employees:

https://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/peoplesoft-native/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&SiteId=20&FOCUS=Employee&JobOpeningId=47207&PostingSeq=1

For more information, contact Catherine Mitchell, Director of Publishing, Archives, and Digitization, California Digital Library

January 4, 2023

Technology (Repository) Specialist

• Florida State University Libraries
• Tallahassee, FL

Department

Regardless of where you are in your career, Florida State University Libraries is an exciting place to be. We are an interdisciplinary collaboration center for our university and provide a wide array of opportunities to enhance the research and learning of our students and faculty. With over two million visitors each year, our libraries provide around-the-clock assistance to our large, diverse community. We are a member of the Association of Research Libraries and rank among the largest research libraries in North America.

Our team is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, staff, and colleagues from all identities and backgrounds. Also, we acknowledge historical, structural, and systemic injustices and are actively working to build a culture that recognizes, values, and empowers all people and provides space for discourse and growth. We recognize that this is an ongoing process, and we will continue to work toward intentionally diversifying our team, our collections, and our services.

The Libraries encourage professional development for all employees. We have an excellent mentoring program for both staff and faculty. There are also many opportunities for cross-functional collaborations and leadership growth. We have developed a mission, vision, values and goals through teamwork and inclusivity and invite you to review them here: https://www.lib.fsu.edu/about/organization/strategic-initiatives. We encourage individuals who share in our vision and these values to apply.

The Office of Digital Research & Scholarship provides support, infrastructure, collaborative partnerships, and consulting for technology-inflected research in the areas of digital humanities, academic publishing, data management, and digital pedagogy. For more information on our services visit https://www.lib.fsu.edu/research-and-publish.

The FSU Libraries are located in beautiful Tallahassee, Florida. We are ranked as a top 20 public university by U.S News and World Report and recognized as one of the nation’s elite research universities. Home to the state’s capital, two major universities, a large community college, and an array of museums, attractions, and unique experiences, Tallahassee shares a deep-rooted history and culture with unparalleled nature and outdoor recreation. Situated in the Florida Panhandle, Tallahassee is a place where college town meets cultural center, politics meets performing arts, and history meets nature. For additional information: https://www.lib.fsu.edu/about/organization.
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The Florida State University Libraries define diversity as the sum of the ways that people are both alike and different. We are committed to embracing the full spectrum of human and social identities. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated fairly, respectfully, and valued for their distinctive skills, experiences, and perspectives to maximize the potential of all libraries employees and the communities with whom we interact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Responsibilities

This position ensures the ongoing development of institutional repository and other publishing services at FSU Libraries, in service to departments across the university.

• Develops applications to automate harvesting of FSU scholarship from internal and external systems. Collaborates with web developers in developing new features to enhance repository and publishing system functionality. Administrator level activities conducting complex technical workflow using design and programming scripts to manage a large volume of files and data to be compatible with repository and publishing systems and discoverable to users.
• Consults with academic departments and other repository users to troubleshoot problems and issues with repository software and related features. Provides technical advice to programming/systems staff regarding complex repository systems issues or enhancements to the current repository or publishing systems.
• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates technical workflows for repository and publishing service submission review and processing.
• Manages content recruitment partnerships and pilot projects with academic departments and units. Coordinates digital outreach to faculty to provide information about and promote compliance with FSU’s new Open Access Policy.
• Supervises student employees, including hiring, training, assigning tasks, and reviewing work for quality assurance.
• Develops standards and guidelines, monitors traffic, and analyzes usage of repository and publishing applications. Identifies current and future needs to ensure the applications support the mission of the department or division. Shares usage data and trends with stakeholders. Monitors trends in the delivery of IR services in higher education, including emerging issues, risks, opportunities, and resources. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds to repository related comments, complaints, and requests from library staff and the campus community. Provides training sessions and information on submission process for library staff and content creators (faculty, staff, and students).

This position is eligible for remote work based on highly skilled duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years experience related to the duties of this position; or a high school diploma/equivalency and eight years of experience related to the duties of this position (Note: a combination of appropriate post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)
• Experience with common digital repository platforms and mediated-deposit service models
• Knowledge of current issues in scholarly communications (e.g., Open Access archiving and publishing, authors’ rights, licensing, etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant copyright & IP issues related to academic teaching and research
• Experience working independently and collaboratively and prioritizing work to ensure that departmental needs are realized
• Excellent organizational skills, proven problem solving ability, and flexibility
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment
• Experience training and directing others
• Experience working or conducting research in a library setting

Preferred

• Demonstrated initiative in fostering innovative ideas and implementing change
• Advanced degree in library/information science, data curation, computer science, or related fields preferred
• Experience managing relationships with campus partners and responding to requests from faculty, staff, and students
• Working knowledge or advanced training with XML metadata standards (MODS, METS, MADS, OAIPMH, etc.)
• Working knowledge of programming languages and best practices for front-end web development (HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.)
• Working knowledge of linked data principles and scripting languages (PHP, XSLT, APIs, etc.)
• Supervisory experience

Other Information

This position is eligible for remote work based on highly skilled duties.

Helpful

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as an attachment in the application.

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

$47,660 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Pay Plan

This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

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.

Questions about the position can be directed to Camille Thomas, Scholarly Communications Librarian, at cthomas5@fsu.edu.

December 2, 2022

Editorial, Design and Production Manager

• University of Cincinnati Libraries
• Cincinnati, OH

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive starting salary of $46,000 dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

November 22, 2022

Open Access Collection Strategist

• University of California, Santa Barbara
• Santa Barbara, CA

The Library of the University of California, Santa Barbara, seeks an innovative, forward-looking, service-oriented, and collaborative professional for an exciting opportunity to serve as Open Access Collection Strategist. Reporting to the Director of the Collection Strategies Department, the position will be one of a team of three Collection Strategists, three Area Studies librarians, and an Analytics Coordinator. The mission of the Collection Strategies Department is to define and implement strategic approaches that effectively steward the library’s investment in research collections and scholarly content and to increase the impact and reach of the UCSB’s scholarship by actively supporting, innovating, and advancing open and sustainable models for knowledge generation, dissemination, and publishing. The Collection Strategist will work collaboratively and closely with other Library departments, and with campus faculty and students in a highly interdisciplinary research community renowned for its academic excellence and global impact.

The University of California Libraries are recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in advancing Open Access and are well on the way to integrating its open values into collection strategies. As part of the Collection Strategies Department, the incumbent will have the opportunity to contribute to the reshaping of the Library’s strategic approach to open scholarship and to cultivate a culture of assessment for a broader concept of library content that responds to developments in the rapidly evolving Open Access landscape.

The Library is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement including a combination of onsite and remote work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Collection Strategies, the Open Access Collection Strategist:

• Evaluates opportunities and makes recommendations for redirecting the Library’s investment in collections to resources with the greatest potential for transforming the system of scholarly communication toward open dissemination of research.
• Participates in the implementation of innovative models and approaches to collections and content that effectively stewards the Library’s investment in open access collections. Manages the UCSB Open Access (OA) Publishing Fund.
• Monitors publisher- and vendor-provided information and data to identify open access-related trends and patterns.
• Implements the Library’s scholarly communication program in collaboration with the Scholarly Communication and Open Access Standing Committee (SCOASC), including outreach, programming, and communication strategy related to monitoring and building awareness of the changes occurring in academic publishing to foster free and open access to research.
• Participates in UCSB campus outreach activities and informational campaigns to raise awareness of UCSB local open access initiatives and UC-system-wide open access transformative agreements.
• Leads implementation of an education program for selectors and liaisons on issues of scholarly communication. Advises on how librarians in all subject areas can educate and communicate with their constituencies around specific open access initiatives and publisher agreements.
• Collaborates on developing an education program for faculty and students regarding scholarly communications issues in a digital academic environment, including open access initiatives, alternative publishing models, and author rights.
• Gathers input from UCSB faculty and students regarding workflow and implementation of open access initiatives, including UC system-wide agreements. Advocates for UCSB author participation in open access publishing initiatives and transformative agreements.
• Serves as the main UCSB point of contact for eScholarship related questions.
• Collaborates on the implementation of the UC Open Access Policies at UCSB.
• Works with faculty and subject librarians to promote open publishing options through eScholarship, ORCID, and Dryad.
• Serves as Collection Strategist for specific collecting area(s) of UCSB general research collections, as assigned.
• Consults with subject librarians on collection development and management decisions.
• Collaborates on evidence-based collections and content acquisition, management, and assessment across formats and delivery platforms.
• Participates in developing methodologies that promote best practices in making informed collection development and management decisions and conducts regular content use reviews.
• Stays informed of national and international trends and developments in scholarly communication, including commercial and academic/research scholarly publishing, and information technologies that affect access and preservation of scholarly information.
• Represents UCSB on system-wide committees and ad-hoc groups related to collections initiatives. Participates in professional development activities as appropriate to meet both personal needs as well as departmental goals and objectives.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary information can be found at https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/26B.pdf.

QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS