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October 18, 2022

Scholarly Communication Librarian

• California State University, Sacramento
• Sacramento, CA

As the center of campus intellectual discovery, the Sacramento State University Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarly communication at the University by integrating the library with student success programs and instruction. One of twenty-three libraries in the California State University System, the Sacramento State University Library holds over 1.4 million volumes, comprised of print and electronic monographs and serials, and is a U.S. Government Depository. The library’s mission is to inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities.

The University Library is undergoing rapid transformation with a forward-thinking vision and a deep commitment to improving the campus learning environment. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of 25 Library faculty, 30 staff and approximately 30 FTE student assistants. We take pride in the collaborative nature in which our students, staff, and faculty work together in a professional and supportive environment to ensure one another’s success.

The University Library is committed to ensuring our library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all of our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Sacramento State is a minority-serving institution having the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Island Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We strive to provide equal access to educational opportunities and commit ourselves to anti-racist and social justice objectives in service to our communities. As an anchor university we aim to connect our students, faculty, and staff with the community to achieve lasting improvements through inclusive civic engagement.

We seek a professionally engaged and collaborative librarian to provide guidance on services and policies to the library and to faculty, students, and staff on matters pertaining to scholarly communication, such as institutional repository best practices, faculty profile system support, issues in academic publishing, copyright and fair use, user privacy issues, data management, and the Open Access and Open Education movements.

Appointment: This is a probationary, 12-month, tenure-track position at the Senior Assistant/Associate Librarian rank with an expected start date of Spring 2022; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Librarians in the CSU system enjoy full faculty status and as such are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbatical and other leaves, and additional benefits. Librarians are represented under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA). Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid leave (24 vacation days and one personal holiday per year and one day of sick leave per month); and membership in CALPERS, the largest retirement system in the country. Library faculty must demonstrate professional competence, scholarly and/or creative achievement, and service to the University and community in order to meet university requirements for tenure and promotion.

October 3, 2022

Institutional Repository Librarian

• University of Oklahoma
• Norman, OK

The University of Oklahoma Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and highly motivated Institutional Repository Librarian to manage SHAREOK, the joint institutional repository for OU, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Central Oklahoma. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Open Initiatives and Scholarly Communication team and colleagues across OU Libraries to broaden access to faculty and staff publications, student works, open educational resources, datasets, and more.

The anticipated salary range is $50,000 – $56,000, based on experience, and applicants with up to 12 months of experience who hold a Master’s degree in Library Science or a relevant field are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals may review the full position description at libraries.ou.edu/jobs. To apply for this position, go to libraries.ou.edu/jobs and search for job number 222707.

September 26, 2022

Editorial Account Manager

• Ubiquity Press
• USA (Home working)

The Editorial Account Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that all publishing activity on the platform develops in a positive manner. This role involves the management of Ubiquity Press publications as well as helping to manage library/partner presses, as part of the Ubiquity Partner Network.

The role includes assisting library/partner presses in growing their publication platforms, via training and supporting external Press Managers and ensuring a smooth interoperation with the Ubiquity team. Journal management will also play a key role, with journal development and engagement with each editorial team essential to success.

The role includes delivering a high-quality service as each publication platform grows, ensuring a streamlined flow of articles/books through peer review, maintaining quality standards, promoting published content and developing editorial policy, as well as helping to negotiate contract renewals. The Editorial Account Manager is the central point of contact throughout the press, journal and book workflow, from acquisition through peer-review until publication and post-publication review. Contact with external Press Managers, journal editors, authors and site users will be frequent. Customer service and project management will play a large part of the role, making communication, organisation and time management valuable attributes.

Responsibilities:

Press Management

• Act as first point of contact for assigned partner presses and their products
• Assist in the planning of both technical and policy development for the partner press
• Provide editorial support to press journals/book projects
• Negotiate contract renewals
• Manage customer expectations

Journals

• Set up and maintain journal platforms
• Train editors to manage submission/peer-review/copyediting etc
• Set and maintain quality standards & editorial policy
• Host regular calls/meetings with editors; providing support, monitoring article
• processing, and planning journal development
• Negotiate contract renewals

Books

• Set specifications for new book projects & liaise with authors
• Manage submissions through the peer review and editorial processes
• Track projects through production and cover design
• Send books for post-publication review/promotion

About you:

Desired qualifications/experience

• Experience of journal and/or book publication; ideally in an editorial, online, environment
• Knowledge of editorial processes and publication best practices
• Experience of developing publishing products over time
• Experience of communicating with authors/editors, or established academics
• Experience of setting up and leading projects
• Knowledge of open access publishing

Personal attributes

• Clear and confident communicator
• Proactive attitude
• Excellent time and workload management
• Tech- and online-savvy
• Passionate about open access
• High standards and a great eye for detail
• Honesty and integrity held in high regard

Application Process

Please send your CV and short covering letter to  tim.wakeford[at]ubiquitypress.com .

Successful applicants will be invited for interviews, with the aim to make a quick decision.

August 18, 2022

Production Editor

• Purdue University Press
• West Lafayette, IN

What You’ll Be Doing:

As the Production Editor you will support the publishing activities of Purdue University Press, which includes producing books and journals, and supporting the creation and dissemination of other digital and print publications that advance Purdue University’s research, teaching, and engagement goals. You will have specific responsibilities include copy editing, typesetting, and proofreading; maintaining databases and websites, especially those connected with online journals; corresponding with authors and editors; performing quality checks on content received; tracking progress of content through all publishing processes to ensure deadlines are met; and maintaining detailed records.

We seek an individual who is a fully competent and productive professional contributor, and who can set objectives and work independently on large, moderately complex projects or assignments under general supervision. Individual must be self-starting problem solver. Individual is responsible for minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of an area.

Please note that a cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Your cover letter must include your interest in and qualifications for the position, as well as your past experience, current interests and activities, and/or goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

A hybrid/remote situation may be possible for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in modern publishing requiredEquivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Skills:

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words and grammar
• Experience using various style guides, especially the Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; high-level skill in managing files and records
• Ability to
  • communicate ideas and using high-level written and verbal communication
  • prioritize, organize, and accomplish work while managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • work under pressure while still paying close attention to detail
  • take initiative to acquire new knowledge and skills
  • work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds
  • build relationships and respond courteously and effectively to others

Preferred:

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, book and journal design, and the manipulation of images and text files, including skill using digital publishing technologies

July 29, 2022

Open Educational Resources Librarian

• University of North Dakota
• Grand Forks ND

Description

As part of the Public Services Unit, The Open Educational Resources Librarian works collaboratively across the Libraries, the University, the Online Dakota Information Network (ODIN), and regional and national associations and scholarly societies (e.g. SPARC, MHEC, WICHE, National Academy of Sciences, and more) to continue to expand our growing OERs program. The position serves on the Campus OERs Working Group and will work closely with all stakeholders and partners to support and enhance the adoption, creation, and adaption of OERs and expand their adoption. This position will also involve some Reference, Instruction, and Collection Development duties.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND’s great benefits and perks here!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Guide faculty in the discovery, adoption, adaptation, creation, dissemination, and assessment of OERs for use as course resources and training materials.
• Serve as an authority on emerging and evolving trends in OERs. Recommend initiatives that can be undertaken to support emerging needs.
• Advance the creation and use of OERs to support all teaching modalities, reduce costs for students, and promote the development of customizable resources.
• Serve in a leading role on the OERs Working Group (membership includes faculty, staff, students, librarians, instructional designers, etc.) Work with the OERs Working Group to lead new initiatives, such as: promotion of OERs; scheduling of events and workshops and speaker related to OERs; helping to develop appropriate ways for OER work to be evaluated, assessed, and appropriately recognized in faculty and staff workload, promotion, and related activities; development of campus-wide policies related to OERs; and related activities.
• Plan initiatives to build awareness and support the adoption and adaption of OERs and Open Access materials, in collaboration with relevant campus and regional/national partners.
• Administer an OERs faculty grant program. Work with OERs Working Group members and the Dean of Libraries & Information Resources to source additional support as needed.
• Lead OERs workshops for faculty OERs grant recipients.
• Assist faculty in navigating copyright and licensing issues with OERs, with the assistance of UND legal counsel.
• Promote usage and creation of OERs into curricula. With instructional designers and others, assist in training faculty in technological aspects of OER production, adaption, and use, including accessibility. Ensure ongoing communication and collaboration related to OERs.
• Serve as a member of a dynamic team providing direct assistance and guidance to library users through reference and instructional services.
• Serve as bibliographer for specific academic departments, assisting in instruction and collection development.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, or webinars locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally as appropriate.

Required Competencies

• Planning and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Strong service orientation
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others, and to function effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of and interest in copyright and licensing in higher education settings, such as Creative Commons licensing.
• Technological aptitude and/or knowledge of educational technologies. Any programming, coding, web design, digital publishing, or related technological experience would be an asset.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program in library science, library & information science, information studies, information science, or equivalent.
• One year of relevant work experience in an academic or research library (all experience welcome, including part-time, during education, internships, etc.)
• Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Integrated Library Systems or Library Services Platforms, research databases.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing reference services, instructional services, and/or collection development.
• Previous experience with teaching or facilitating workshops or instructional sessions.
• Experience with Open Educational Resources and/or related “Open” initiatives, such as Open Access, Open Science, Open Data, Open Source, Open Repositories, etc.

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$50,000+ / year, depending on experience plus a 5% increase after a successful 6 months probationary period

Exempt, Benefited, Full-time

Work Schedule

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, some flexibility. Possible weekend shifts.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

July 22, 2022

Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian

• Kansas State University
• Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for a creative, collaborative, and service-minded individual to join our Academic Services Department in the Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship (CADS) as Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian. The individual in this position will have a primary focus of leading, educating, and providing outreach for copyright services, and will help support the Center’s other services. This position reports to the Academic Services Department Head. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must possess an ability to manage change and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships with all levels of staff in an environment where flexibility and collaboration are essential.

Following a May 22, 2018 fire in Hale Library, the university’s main library, the administration, faculty and staff, who had been looking forward to the creation of a first-floor learning commons, have instead reimagined the entire library from the ground up. Vital to the future of K-State Libraries will be strengthened scholarly communication and copyright services.

This is a full-time tenure-track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities.  The candidate must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure and promotion at Kansas State University Libraries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for copyright and open licensing questions; maintain the copyright web presence and LibGuides.
• Provide outreach, education, workshops, promotion, and consultations to the campus community regarding copyright/fair use, authors’ rights, and other scholarly communication topics.
• Serve as a team member of the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative providing feedback on projects and copyright information services.
• Assist with New Prairie Press activities in the publication of journals, conferences, ebooks, and OER textbooks.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to meet current scholarly communication demands and discover future campus needs related to the creation and dissemination of digital scholarship.
• Initiate, build and nurture excellent relationships with a diverse community within the university, as well as external partners, in support of scholarly communication services.
• Stay abreast of emerging, innovative trends and technologies, standards, publishing models, scholarly communication developments and related legislative initiatives and evaluate their adaptation to improve the local environment. 

Why Join Us

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits 

We Support Diversity and Inclusion

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.  The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an American Libraries Association accredited program
• Understanding of the higher education landscape in research, publishing, and pedagogy including copyright issues, open educational resources, the serials crisis, etc.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts, such as copyright, fair use, and open access to students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and developing collegial relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in supporting a diverse workforce and serving the needs of a diverse population
• Ability to maintain professional service and research/creative activities leading to tenure and promotion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to intellectual property/copyright
• One or more years of experience providing guidance on scholarly communication topics, particularly related to copyright
• Demonstrated experience engaging with discipline librarians and archivists in the areas of research consultation, instruction, and outreach, and with faculty and other constituents within a liaison librarian model
• Experience preparing and delivering workshops and presentations, especially focused on scholarly communication and/or copyright-related topics
• Experience with publishing tools, repository platforms, and software, such as Pressbooks, Digital Commons, and DSpace
• Project management experience
• Grant writing experience

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

Anticipated salary: $55,000-$65,000

To Apply:

Combine the following documents into a single PDF file and upload it along with your completed application:

July 11, 2022

Research Information Management Librarian

• IUPUI
• Indianapolis, IN

Research information management (RIM) workflows at universities are increasingly intersecting with library workflows, particularly regarding data management, funder compliance, and preservation of the institution’s scholarly record.

IUPUI University Library is seeking a tenure-track Research Information Management Librarian with an interest in leading the library’s efforts in aggregating, curating, and openly sharing metadata about IUPUI’s research activities in order to support research assessment, strategic planning, and reuse. The successful candidate will support researchers and administrators in using current RIM data, including research impact metrics, for evaluation and review purposes. As tenure-track, this position includes expectations of professional development, creative activity, and service. The anticipated start date is October 3, 2022.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

The Successful Candidate

The Research Information Management Librarian reports to the Director of the IUPUI University Library Center for Digital Scholarship. The successful candidate will be someone interested in collaborating with others, flexible in their approach to solving problems, and with a desire to learn. There are multiple paths toward success in this position and each may look slightly different depending on the successful candidate’s interests and experience. University Library is especially interested in promoting an environment of diversity and excellence throughout the institution and encourages candidates who are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships within the library and across campus to contribute to open research information management systems and services
Lead ORCID implementation/adoption at IUPUI for student and faculty researchers
Contribute to the UL Research Metrics Team workshops and consultations
Work toward establishing an authoritative and open record of scholarship produced by IUPUI faculty, staff, and students
Provide training on RIM data, systems, and services to users within the Library and across the campus

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate degree from an ALA accredited program or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree
• Experience with research information management systems (RIMS)
• Broad knowledge of scholarly communication issues within higher education
• Experience collaborating with faculty and other campus stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team to solve emerging and sometimes ambiguous problems
• Commitment to open knowledge, open access, or open research practices

Preferred

• Experience working with metadata from scholarly publishers
• Experience with bibliometric methods and resources for evaluating research impact and productivity
• Experience working with APIs and various data formats, including JSON and CSV
• Experience with one or more programming languages, such as Python or R

Compensation and Application

Minimum salary is $50,000, with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to a Fidelity Investments retirement plan.

Deadline for applications is July 31, 2022 The position is available no sooner than October 3, 2022. Please include a CV, contact information for four references (include name, title, telephone number, and e-mail address) and a letter of application discussing your ability to contribute to the responsibilities outlined above and the strengths you will bring to the position.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/13166.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to University Library Human Resources Specialist Joycelynn Marshall at the following email address: jomoakle@iupui.edu.

June 30, 2022

Head, Digital Libraries and Publishing

• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Richmond, VA

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Digital Libraries and Publishing.  The position is responsible for leading a newly formed department that will advance the VCU Libraries Digital Collections, Institutional Repository, Publishing, and Open and Affordable Course Content initiatives.  The successful candidate will work with a team of five dedicated and accomplished professionals and multiple student employees to further develop sustainable progress in these areas in partnership across the libraries, university, and community.  They will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $85,000. Review of applications will begin July 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  The complete position description is available at http://www.library.vcu.edu/about/jobs/.   To apply for this position go to VCU Careers Site.  Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We are hosting information sessions for interested applicants in advance of the July 31, 2022 review date.

Please consider joining one of these sessions to learn more about the position, meet the supervisor (Jimmy Ghaphery), and get answers to your questions about the position.

Join one of our info sessions via Zoom:

• July 1, 2022 | 2pm ET
• July 8, 2022 | 2pm ET
• July 22, 2022 | 2pm ET

The attendee list for each Zoom session will be hidden and those asking questions may do so anonymously.  Live captioning will be provided.

To attend a session, please complete the confidential form to receive a Zoom link.