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
Required Qualifications
· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or an equivalent degree
· Experience with digital publishing tools (e.g., DSpace, OJS)
· Broad knowledge of scholarly communication issues within higher education
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
· Demonstrated ability to solve emerging and sometimes ambiguous problems
· Commitment to open knowledge, open access, or open research practices
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