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Library Publishing Group; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University Libraries seeks a Digital Publishing Librarian to lead the university’s open publishing program (FSOP) and CreateFSU hosting service. The role collaborates with the Office of Digital Research and Scholarship, shaping the office’s vision and delivering services that advance research and innovation on campus.

The successful candidate will support open/accessible publishing, partner across campus, and contribute to professional development and scholarly communications

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree or equivalent in related field.
• Knowledge of digital publishing trends and emerging technologies.
• Ability to learn new software and programming basics.
• Adaptability to changing disciplinary trends and priorities.
• Accountability and initiative to own work and meet goals.
• Strong time management and resource planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow Florida State Open Publishing program.
• Manage and grow CreateFSU web-hosting service.
• Lead web accessibility plans for FSOP and CreateFSU for updated ADA rules.
• Evaluate publishing and hosting needs campus-wide.
• Provide consulting on digital publishing and hosting.
• Build partnerships with campus units and research centers.
• Engage in professional development and service to the university.

Skills

Communication

Public service

Collaboration

Adaptability

Project planning

Continuous learning

Open publishing knowledge

Diversity and inclusion

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Open Journal Systems

WordPress

Omeka

Manifold

Scalar

Job description

LPC maintains a list of jobs that incorporate library publishing roles. To be included in this list, the position must be located administratively in a library or report directly to a library-based supervisor. The primary function(s) of the position must directly engage in the creation, dissemination, and/or curation of scholarly, creative, and/or educational works. Administrative positions that do not directly engage in these functions may be included if they include supervisory responsibility primarily for employees who are performing these functions. All job postings must include a salary or salary range.

Florida State University (FSU) Libraries seeks a highly motivated, innovative, and collegial librarian for the position of Digital Publishing Librarian. Duties will include managing and growing FSU Libraries’ publishing program, Florida State Open Publishing, and academic web-hosting service, CreateFSU. The incumbent will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Libraries and a range of institutional partners on projects that advance FSU’s strategic goals around research excellence and innovation. Situated in FSU Libraries’ Office of Digital Research and Scholarship (DRS), the Digital Publishing Librarian is a key member of the DRS team, collaborating closely with the Director and other stakeholders to shape the vision of the office, set and assess goals, and provide a range of programs and services to support open and expansive digital publishing projects on campus.We encourage early-career librarians to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow FSU Libraries’ publishing program, Florida State Open Publishing (FSOP)
• Manage and grow FSU Libraries’ academic web-hosting service, CreateFSU
• Lead the implementation of web accessibility action plans for FSOP and CreateFSU, in preparation for updated ADA Title II regulations coming into force in April 2026
• Evaluate open publishing and website hosting needs across campus
• Provide consulting and instruction on digital publishing and web hosting to researchers at all levels
• Cultivate partnerships and working relationships with other campus units, including the Editing, Writing, and Media program and various research centers and institutes
• Engage in appropriate professional development, continuing education, research activities, and service to the university

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree or equivalent experience or degree in one or more fields relevant to the position
• Demonstrated understanding of current research and trends in digital publishing, including knowledge of emerging issues and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, including teaching oneself to use new software applications or develop familiarity with programming languages
• Adaptability, including ability to adjust to changes in disciplinary trends and practices and to evolving organizational priorities
• Accountability, including taking ownership of work, proactively identifying what is needed without being asked, and following through
• Ability to plan ahead, manage time, utilize available resources efficiently, and find better ways to accomplish personal and team goals
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong public-service orientation
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in open access scholarly publishing, including open publishing models, publishing ethics, best practices, and key technologies
• Knowledge of best practices for building and maintaining websites, including information architecture and user experience, accessibility, security, SEO indexing, etc.
• Experience working with any of the following content management systems: Open Journal Systems, Manifold, WordPress, Omeka, and Scalar
• Experience leading workshops on digital publishing, copyright, and web design

Anticipated Salary Range

Starting at $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Applications will be accepted until January 24th, 2025.