Lead Library Specialist (OER & Digital Scholarship) Job at University of Texas a

Lead Library Specialist (OER & Digital Scholarship)

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Position Information

Posting Number: S06041P

Position Title: Lead Library Specialist (OER & Digital Scholarship)

Department: Library

Location: Arlington

Job Family: Library

Position Status: Full-time

Work Hours: Standard

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Flexibility is required to ensure the department is appropriately staffed to satisfy all service needs.
• Professional development, conferences, and training may require travel and/or overnight accommodations.

Open to: External and Internal

Salary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $42,000.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Job Summary:

The Lead Library Specialist for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Digital Scholarship (OERDS) supports the Digital Publishing Librarian in managing the Libraries’ open access publishing program through Mavs Open Press. This position is responsible for coordinating publishing project timelines and workflows, communicating with faculty, staff, and student partners, and maintaining accessibility and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Digital Publishing
  • Under the supervision of the Digital Publishing Librarian, coordinates departmental efforts to ensure that all subcomponents for Mavs Open Press submissions (books and journals) progress through the publication workflow and adhere to designated timelines.
  • Communicates regularly and proactively with publishing project authors and editors.
  • Maintains and upholds best practices for accessibility in web content and digital documents.
  • Answers basic questions on copyright, fair use, and open licensing.
  • Presents informational sessions on publishing workflows, accessibility standards, and grant requirements.
  • Creates and maintains informational training guides and operational documentation and makes recommendations for change.
  • Provides excellent customer service to subject matter experts, including faculty, staff, and students from across campus; UTA Libraries’ staff and administration; and other community members.
• Departmental Program Support
  • Coordinates data collection and assessment for strategic projects and departmental evaluation, including semesterly cost avoidance data and student satisfaction surveys.
  • Coordinates project workflows and timelines for other departmental teams and projects, such as the UTA CARES Grant, Course Reserves, Digital Projects, and MavMatrix.
  • Assists OERDS team with workshops, training, and consultations, including scheduling and catering.
  • Contributes to departmental marketing and outreach through the Open @ UTA blog, Libraries’ websites, LibGuides, social media, and other platforms.
  • Provides input on the department’s strategic planning and goal-setting activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience providing professional administration and coordination of a program/project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in publishing and/or overseeing print or electronic communication.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects using project management software, such as Trello, Microsoft Planner, or Asana.
• Experience or training in using Pressbooks or WordPress, Adobe InDesign, or other digital publishing platforms.
• Experience or training in using HTML and CSS for web design.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of universal design and/or common accessibility barriers and experience evaluating and addressing them.
• Knowledge of copyright law as it relates to education and ability to provide guidance on public/open licensing options.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of different backgrounds in a team-based environment.
• Professional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and other common office software.

Working Conditions:

This position may include non-traditional work hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the needs of the university community. UTA Libraries has various locations across campus.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

CBC Requirement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted: 3

Documents Needed To Apply:

Required Documents:

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents: