LibraryPress@UF Coordinator - Library Coordinator 2
- Employer
- The University of Florida
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 19, 2017
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Classification Title:
Collaborates and coordinates production and promotion for
LibraryPress@UF publications and UF Press Enhanced Monographs
Collaborates and coordinates for the development of new
activities and services, and consistency of ongoing operations
Collaborates with librarians and authors on production of
LibraryPress@UF publications
Collaborates with the UF Press, scholars, liaison librarians,
and Digital Production Services for developing enhanced monographs
with the UF Press that simultaneously support collection
development in the Libraries
Collaborates with Digital Production Services to ensure support
for ongoing publishing programs and initiatives, including
textbooks for Orange Grove Texts Plus
Collaborates on publications with the LibraryPress@UF that
promote and further the goals for library collections
Liaises with author/creators on rights and permissions needed
for new works
Liaises with Digital Production Services for new publication
needs including ePUB and other formats, supporting the development
and planning transition to ongoing operations as appropriate new
technologies and processes are identified
Supports potential new authors in completing the Publication
Information Sheet, describing the content and the format of the
work to be published; coordinates reports and materials for review
by the Editor-in-Chief and Directors of the LibraryPress@UF
Collaborates and coordinates a rigorous program of tracking and
assessment for production and program activities, working with the
Libraries and UF Press for ongoing development of the
LibraryPress@UF
Collaborates to develop integrated workflows, promotion plans,
and measures and methods for tracking and assessment of all
activities
Creates and maintains documentation on all author/creator
agreements, production status of new publications, and workflow
documentation for future optimization and integration
Collaboratively develops reports and supports activities in
relation journals with OJS as used by the Libraries and for future
opportunities in collaboration with the UF Press
Stays current in best practices for digital scholarly
publishing and is familiar with a wide variety of academic projects
and programs across the nation and world
Collaborates with the Director of Marketing to coordinate
development of marketing plans for new publications and for the
LibraryPress@UF overall, and for undertaking the activities in the
marketing plans including the use of web and social media
Collaborates with social media managers in the Libraries and
Press for promotion
Maintains compliance with UF social media policies, and
Libraries and UF web standards, policies and practices
Plans, recruits trainers, and provides training within the
Libraries and across UF as appropriate, and provisions trainings
with attendant resources for the library publishing, publishing,
and digital scholarship
Provides and coordinates support for non-credit and for-credit
trainings and internships in publishing and digital
scholarship
Coordinates and supports planning and implementing events and
activities in support of digital scholarly publishing at UF,
including events and activities that enrich the community of
practice for reviewers, editors, and collaborators across UF, the
Libraries, and the UF Press
Serves on various committees and task forces at the Library and
University level.
Participates in sessions at state and national
conferences.
Participates in other departmental activities and special
projects as assigned.
Participates in staff development opportunities as needed.
Performs other duties as needed
Advertised Salary:
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part
of a team within a culturally diverse user community of faculty,
students, administrators and the general public
Three years of academic or research library, or publishing,
experience
Master’s degree in a relevant field or professional
certificate
Knowledge of publishing technologies, particularly digital
publication and digital tools for print publication, and print on
demand
Excellent visioning, planning, analytical and organizational
skills
Strong analytical skills and experience in planning and setting
priorities
Initiative, flexibility and the ability to adapt and work
creatively in a complex, rapidly changing academic environment
Familiarity with academic publishing research trends
Record of including individuals of diverse backgrounds,
experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in
research, teaching, service and other work
Articulate and persuasive written and oral communication
skills
Experience with text encoding and markup (e.g., Adobe InDesign
and InCopy, XHTML, CSS, markdown, ePub)
Experience in project management and project portfolio
management for simultaneously managing multiple projects
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, submit 1) a cover letter detailing your interest in
and qualifications for this position; 2) a written statement on
your vision for a 21st century scholarly publishing
program (250 words); 3) your current resume or CV; and 4) a list of
three references including their contact information (address,
telephone number, and email). Apply by August 15, 2017
(applications will be reviewed as received). If you have questions
about the application process please contact Bonnie Smith, George
A. Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at bonniesmith@ufl.edu.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Library Coordinator II
Job Description:Production for the LibraryPress@UF and UF Press Enhanced Monographs
Assessment and Reporting
Promotion, Digital Scholarship & Publishing Training
Other Duties as Assigned
$48,500 annually. Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials.
Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related library experience; or a master’s degree in Library or Information Science or some other directly relevant area.
Preferred Qualifications:
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