Open Publishing Specialist - Digital Libraries & OER

Code4lib; Claremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 49,676; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

10% retirement contributions

Generous time off

Professional development funds

Job summary

A higher education institution in Claremont, California, is seeking an Open Publications Applications Specialist. This role involves enhancing open access publishing and supporting scholarly communication programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience with institutional repository systems, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include developing publishing tools and providing training. This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive pay between $33 and $36.06 per hour. Excellent benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience supporting institutional repository systems.
• Experience in a collaborative environment, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to effectively train and support non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize open-source publishing tools.
• Lead technical support for open publishing technologies.
• Maintain applications for academic publishing services.

Skills

Supporting institutional repository systems

Working with library data formats (MARC, DublinCore, XML, JSON)

Training non-technical users

Enhancing digital accessibility

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Training in web or application development

Tools

Bepress Digital Commons

Pressbooks

Job description

A higher education institution in Claremont, California, is seeking an Open Publications Applications Specialist. This role involves enhancing open access publishing and supporting scholarly communication programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience with institutional repository systems, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include developing publishing tools and providing training. This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive pay between $33 and $36.06 per hour. Excellent benefits are included.