Open Publishing Librarian
Indiana University Academic Positions
On-site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Position Summary
IUPUI University Library, soon to be the IU Indianapolis University Library, seeks an Open Publishing Librarian to join its Center for Digital Scholarship (Center) in supporting researchers across the research lifecycle. This position is responsible for the management and maintenance of the institutional repository and open journal publishing program. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of scholarly communication issues within higher education and experience in supporting open dissemination of research. This is a tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. The Open Publishing Librarian reports to the Director of the Center and works closely with colleagues within the Center and across the Library to support the open dissemination of research. The Center is a highly collaborative and motivated group of individuals focused on changing IUPUI’s culture to adopt more open access knowledge practices through a variety of initiatives, services, and advocacy work. Ranked among the top 100 most innovative schools by U.S. News and World Report, IUPUI is an urban research and health sciences campus with 18 degree-granting schools and more than 450 academic programs. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a multicultural and affordable mid-sized city, the campus serves more than 29,000 students. 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 and inclusion that inform academic excellence. The Successful Candidate 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. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. 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 · Serve as the library’s coordinator for the institutional repository and open access journal publishing program · Support compliance with the IUPUI Open Access Policy · Serve as library’s resource person for questions related to the institutional repository, open journals, and open routes for research dissemination generally · Collaborate with Center librarians and staff on projects and initiatives that advance open access to knowledge created by IUPUI researchers · Supervise 1-2 FTE staff and/or student employees who support scholarly communication services Support the shared work of the Center
IUPUI University Library, soon to be the IU Indianapolis University Library, seeks an Open Publishing Librarian to join its Center for Digital Scholarship (Center) in supporting researchers across the research lifecycle. This position is responsible for the management and maintenance of the institutional repository and open journal publishing program. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of scholarly communication issues within higher education and experience in supporting open dissemination of research. This is a tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. The Open Publishing Librarian reports to the Director of the Center and works closely with colleagues within the Center and across the Library to support the open dissemination of research. The Center is a highly collaborative and motivated group of individuals focused on changing IUPUI’s culture to adopt more open access knowledge practices through a variety of initiatives, services, and advocacy work. Ranked among the top 100 most innovative schools by U.S. News and World Report, IUPUI is an urban research and health sciences campus with 18 degree-granting schools and more than 450 academic programs. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a multicultural and affordable mid-sized city, the campus serves more than 29,000 students. 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 and inclusion that inform academic excellence. The Successful Candidate 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. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. 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 · Serve as the library’s coordinator for the institutional repository and open access journal publishing program · Support compliance with the IUPUI Open Access Policy · Serve as library’s resource person for questions related to the institutional repository, open journals, and open routes for research dissemination generally · Collaborate with Center librarians and staff on projects and initiatives that advance open access to knowledge created by IUPUI researchers · Supervise 1-2 FTE staff and/or student employees who support scholarly communication services Support the shared work of the Center