Digital Publishing Services Manager
Applications accepted until May 19, 2015
SUNY Geneseo seeks a service-oriented, versatile, and dynamic
professional to develop and implement a strategy for digital
scholarship and publishing services at Milne Library. As part of
the Milne Library's Technical Services Unit, this position will
work closely with the Digital Archivist and the Digital Curriculum
Librarian as a fellow team member in support of the Library's
strategic goal to advance digital scholarship, publishing and
learning initiatives, and establish the library's role in the
research and publication lifecycle of scholarship at Geneseo.
We are looking for a team member with a commitment to digital
publishing who can thrive in an environment that encourages
experimentation and creativity, and will work collaboratively with
faculty, staff, students, and SUNY colleagues to grow initiatives
in support of new and emerging modes of digital publishing,
scholarship, and scholarly communication. The successful candidate
will lead current publishing projects through the development and
promotion of the Minerva Press, Open SUNY Textbooks, and IDS
Project Press imprints.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the establishment of best practices, engages
campus scholars, and provides guidance on scholarly
communication issues and concerns.
- Builds relationships with faculty and students by
participating in instruction, consultation, and outreach
related to digital scholarship and scholarly communication.
- Effectively uses project management skills to develop and
implement digital scholarship and publishing projects in
collaboration with campus partners.
- Participates in grant proposal writing and budget planning
for digital publishing and scholarship projects.
- Develops assessment metrics, in coordination with library
Assessment Team, to measure impact of digital scholarship
projects supported by library.
- Plans and coordinates editing and production of publishing
projects.
- Coordinates graphic design, marketing, and promotions of
publications in collaboration with library Marketing Team.
- Plans strategy and develops services in collaboration with
other library units and teams, campus stakeholders and the
publishing services' editorial board.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in information and/or library science
(MLS) or in relevant field of expertise (MFA, Masters in
Publishing, etc.).
- Knowledge of and 1 to 3 years of existing digital
publishing methods and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and
implement multiple projects.
- Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience working with monograph or journal
publishing.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and
Illustrator.
- Previous editorial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, communication
and project management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality public
service within a flexible and continually-evolving academic
environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to enhancing service through
teamwork and responsiveness to faculty, students, and
colleagues.
- Relevant experience with publishing platforms.
- Familiarity with e-publishing tools and accessibility
standards.
- Previous copy editing or proofreading experience.
- Previous experience working with undergraduate employees
and student interns.
- Experience with a variety of software applications and
publishing tools.
- Previous academic library experience.
To apply, visit
https://jobs.geneseo.edu
and submit an on-line professional application, cover letter,
resume, and contact information for at least three professional
references. Completed applications will be accepted until close
of business on May 19, 2015.
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Kate Pitcher
Interim Library Director
Milne Library @ SUNY Geneseo
Ph: 585-245-5591
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