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Head of Publishing
Knowledge E We are looking for a talented individual with a proven track record within the academic publishing industry and an understanding of the open access landscape. This is a hands-on r... ole, leading a dedicated production and editorial team while working closely with journal stakeholders from across the Global South (albeit with a focus on the MENA region).
This is an extremely diverse position, encompassing managing the editorial and production teams, overseeing client relations and business development, and liaising closely with journal owners and indexers to help ensure the long-term development of every journal in the portfolio.
Reporting to our Chief Academic Officer, responsibilities will include:
• Leading and managing the publishing team • Responsibility for the successful delivery of all in-house publishing services • Developing the publishing offerings to enhance client satisfaction, improve efficiency, and increase revenue streams • Devising and implementing publishing strategies, the business plan and annual budget • Implementing efficient publishing processes and standards to ensure publications are on time and within budget • Accelerating the growth of the online Open Access publishing platform, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders • Researching industry developments and potential tools and approaches for production workflows, journal development and journal promotion
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Established managerial experience in academic or educational publishing • Experience of working with journals and conference proceedings • Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills • University degree of 2.1 or above
Desired: • Experience of working with a University Press • Knowledge of the PKP Open Journal Systems (OJS) • Experience working with web-based technology and management information systems. • Arabic language expertise
Systemwide Digital Library Content Analytics and Collection Assessment Manager
California State University, Office of the Chancellor The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Systemwide Digital Library Content Analytics and Collection Assessment Manager to lead and manage systemwid... e data analysis projects and processes to support decision-making for systemwide library electronic resource collections and ensure that mandated statistical reports are accurate, complete, and timely. The SDLC Analytics and Collection Assessment Manager conducts in-depth analysis of varied library collections and publishing data, such as usage statistics, financial information, qualitative data, and open access publishing information to guide strategy and communicate with campus library leadership. The Manager leads systemwide analysis projects, working collaboratively with CSU campus library personnel and SDLC and Systemwide Digital Library Services (SDLS) colleagues to support evidence-based decision making on library collections and services.
Link:https://cojobs.calstate.edu/en-us/job/543433/systemwide-digital-library-content-analytics-and-collection-assessment-managerSee More >>
User Engagement Librarian
New York Medical College Overview The User Engagement Librarian provides front-line reference and consultation services, and high quality, professional service to all library users. The User Engagement... Librarian manages daily reference services and serves as liaison between the Access Services and USER Services Divisions of the Library, and between the library and several university departments. Functionally the incumbent will report to the Associate Director for USER Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service orientation, communication and analytical skills, and solid reference, instruction, and searching capabilities. This is a hybrid remote-onsite position with the potential for faculty status.
Wofford College The Head of Collections provides leadership, strategic direction, and support for the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the library collections. Reporting to ... the Dean of the Library, the Head of Collections Services sets the priorities for the Collections team, defines goals, develops systematic assessment measures, refines workflows, and fosters an environment of collegiality, respect and teamwork. This position oversees the library resources management system and materials budget monitoring. The Head of Collections Services supervises the Collections Management Assistant and one or more student employees.
Mississippi State University The Resource Management Librarian has these main areas of responsibility: (1) Obtaining and making discoverable continuing resources of various formats for Mississippi State Unive... rsity Libraries and managing the continuing resource lifecycle, from purchase through cancellation; (2) Maintaining records in various systems for Libraries collection materials for the purposes of inventory control, bibliographic control, and facilitating discover, (3) Managing aspects of Open Access agreements, (4) Providing customer service to Libraries users (whether internal or external) regarding questions of access to, or description of, Libraries Collection materials, and (5) assisting with library wide collection movement and weeding projects. This position, reporting to the Director for Collection Management & Strategy, is part of a highly motivated team, whose mission is to maximize the Libraries' support for the teaching and research programs of Mississippi State University. The Resource Management Librarian will be expected to develop innovative strategies and work methodologies and to promote and foster partnerships with other library colleagues across units and functions. This position has responsibility for providing data on collections administration and analysis. The Resource Management Librarian evaluates work methods and workflows in light of new supporting services, financial opportunities and technological advancements. They also provide leadership through active participation on committees at the unit, division, Libraries, University and consortium level as well as within the profession. This tenure-track faculty position, and the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, service and research mission of the University.
Link:https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu/template/pageupSee More >>
Dean of University Libraries
Adelphi University Adelphi University invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of University Libraries. We seek a proven, inspirational and collaborative leader capable of bring... ing a bold, creative vision as well as strong organizational and management skills to the position.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of University Libraries is responsible and accountable for directing all activities of the institution’s libraries. The dean of the University Libraries will provide academic and administrative leadership and support for the libraries’ resources, services and programs. The dean will lead while working in a spirit of shared governance with library faculty in defining and developing the libraries’ goals, policies and practices.
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track Acquisitions Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Profes... sor faculty position in the University Libraries that begins as early as March 2025. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia and will work within the Resource Strategy and Management Unit of the University Libraries.
Link:https://www.kennesaw.edu/library/employment-opportunities.phpSee More >>
Collection Strategist for Science and Social Science
Yale University Library Yale University Library seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking professional to serve as Collection Strategist for Science and Social Science. The successful candidate will sup... port, assess, and strategically develop and manage the science and social science collections. They will work closely with librarians at the Marx Science and Social Science Library and in the Department of Computational Methods and Data to ensure that the collections in these areas meet the university’s teaching, learning, and research missions. The Collection Strategist for Science and Social Science is a member of the Scholarly Communication and Collection Strategy department.
Link:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25053&siteid=5248&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1589936See More >>
Open Knowledge Librarian
Lehigh University Lehigh University Libraries seeks a collaborative and knowledge-equity centered library professional to join our team of liaison librarians within Lehigh’s merged Library and Tech... nology Services (LTS) organization in the role of Open Knowledge Librarian (Position Number: S97090). Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian for Instruction & Outreach, this position serves as a campus expert in existing and emerging scholarly publishing models, advocates for open and public access to scholarship and knowledge, and assists in developing outreach, policy, and infrastructure to support knowledge equity and sharing. This position will partner with library and other LTS staff, faculty, and administrative stakeholders to foster awareness of trends, regulations, and opportunities in academic publishing; to investigate open scholarship licensing agreements and funding models; and to operationalize related processes including obtaining content for Lehigh’s newly updated institutional repository, Preserve.
This position will also lead library copyright instruction and provide consultative copyright guidance to campus. Additionally, this position will also support student learning and knowledge sharing through the facilitation of open educational resources use and open pedagogy initiatives.
Associate/Full Professor, Research & Learning Services Department Head
Oklahoma State University Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Operations, the Oklahoma State University Libraries seeks a dynamic Department Head to guide Research and Learning Services (RLS). RLS ... includes the areas of library teaching and learning, as well as scholarly services and research engagement.
This tenure track position, with an anticipated initial appointment at the rank of Associate/Full Professor, offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the library’s liaison, instruction, research/data support, and reference services programs.
The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team of library professionals (9 FTE) and foster relationships with other library and university departments. This collaborative approach will be instrumental in planning and delivering new initiatives, growing partnerships, and enhancing access to library services in response to the evolving university and higher education landscape. A strong emphasis on the mentorship of faculty librarians is integral to this role. In addition to leading the department, the successful candidate will also maintain their own areas of liaison responsibility.
