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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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Classification Title:

Library Coordinator II

Job Description:

Production for the LibraryPress@UF and UF Press Enhanced Monographs

  • 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
  • Assessment and Reporting

  • 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
  • Promotion, Digital Scholarship & Publishing Training

  • 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
  • Other Duties as Assigned

  • 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:

    $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:
  • 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

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