From: Nancy Egan <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:34:24 +0000

The following job posting is a great opportunity for anyone
interested/experienced in scholarly communications, open access,
copyright issues.

Job Title: Scholarly Communications Librarian (University Library
Systems Manager)

Job ID: 10829
Location: Central Office
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Contract Title: Higher Education Associate
FLSA Exempt

GENERAL DUTIES

Manages one or more aspects of the University’s Library technology and systems.

§  Analyzes, specifies, and implements systems improvements and processes

§  Conducts design and setup activities supporting University-wide
Library systems and databases; assists in implementing upgrades and
new systems

§  Develops and manages procedures related to quality assurance for
University Library systems; revises and maintains complex
configuration tables

§  Monitors Library applications and databases

§  Creates, prepares, and analyzes reports on systems activities

§  Works collaboratively with the Office of Library Services, Computer
Information Services, library staffs, and vendors to refine workflows
and develop useful systems tools

§  Performs related duties as assigned

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Office of Library Services (OLS) at the Central Administrative
Office of CUNY supports the libraries at the University’s 24 campuses
to coordinate and enhance library services for students and faculty in
partnership with campus librarians. The Office provides the CUNY+
online catalog, negotiates University-wide contracts and licenses,
provides central cataloging services, and subsidizes the CUNY Digital
Library Collection and resource sharing. The Office seeks a Scholarly
Communications Librarian to provide leadership for scholarly
communication and digitization initiatives at CUNY. Scholarly
communication is a strategic priority for CUNY.

The position reports to the University Director of Library Systems and
is responsible for managing and developing the newly instituted
Digital Commons institutional repository (a cloud-based solution from
bepress) of scholarly and creative works, publications, and digital
objects by members of the CUNY community. The librarian will organize,
oversee, and assess the processes (e.g., faculty outreach, copyright
compliance) related to the repository’s maintenance and development.
S/he will collaborate with the vendor and CUNY-wide libraries to
create, develop, and optimize publishing/ingest workflows,
establish/codify best practices in repository management including
reporting and optimizing metadata management related to the CUNY’s
nascent repository. The Scholarly Communications Librarian establishes
communication procedures and platforms for campuses to use to work
with contributing authors (faculty, staff, students, alumni). The
librarian leads education and outreach to faculty and provides
guidance to library colleagues and others on issues relevant to the
dynamic scholarly publishing landscape, including author rights, open
access (OA) publishing, and alternative publishing trends related to
tenure and promotion. The position also serves as the Office of
Library Services’ primary resource on copyright compliance, fair use,
and other copyright issues pertinent to CUNY library collections and
services. Provides supervision for planning and implementing
digitization projects in alignment with the library’s mission and
strategic goals. Collaborates with liaison librarians to provide tools
and educational opportunities in the adoption of best practices in
scholarly communication relevant to CUNY’s academic mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and six years’ related experience required; MLS
degree and/or Master’s in a related field may be substituted for a
portion of the experience requirement.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

§  Master’s degree from an American Library Association
(ALA)-accredited school is strongly preferred and may be accepted for
up to two years of the required six years of experience

§  Three years’ experience managing library information services,
systems, and/or programs required

§  Working knowledge of digitization standards and formats, rights
management and academic publishing practices, including familiarity
with one or more major descriptive metadata standards (Dublin Core,
EAD, METS, MIX, MODS, PREMIS, or others); demonstrated project
management skills to plan, implement, and assess digital initiative

§  Demonstrated understanding of the width and breadth of information
and information-seeking processes to structure and deliver library
services for users; ability to apply requirements, best practices, and
guidelines for scholarly communication relevant to CUNY Libraries’
digital initiatives and processes

§  Marketing and outreach skills to discover and recruit institutional
scholarly input, research data, and other content for inclusion in the
institutional repository; ability to participate in grant and other
external funding opportunities in support of the library’s mission and
strategic goals

§  Ability to communicate scholarly communication issues in a balanced
way that can be adjusted to a wide range of audiences across the
disciplines and work collaboratively and effectively with diverse
groups

§  Detail oriented and accurate with strong organizational skills to
establish plans, manage multiple assignments and conflicting
priorities, and meet deadlines

§  Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
with strong consultation, presentation, and group facilitation skills

§  Proficiency using academic, administrative, and financial computer
programs, systems, and databases

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible
dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also
offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees
must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for
health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who
meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a position focused cover letter and
résumé with your online application. Your cover letter should clearly
explain how your experience and credentials fulfill the duties and
qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from
external sources is: http://tinyurl.com/CUNYScholComm

The full address for the direct link is:

https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/<https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=10829&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1>
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CLOSING DATE

6/28/2014

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

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and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and
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