"Open Publishing Librarian"

Job Details

Posting Number: 2025525

Posting/Functional Title: Open Publishing Librarian

University Pay Plan Title: Librarian

Location: San Marcos

Department: University Libraries

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Funding Source: Permanent

Monthly Salary: $5,500.00

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or equivalent library or information science program.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to test and evaluate technology tools and systems.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations and/or training sessions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Open Journal Systems (OJS).
• Experience with DSpace repository software platform.
• Experience with Research Impact and Metrics.

Job Description:

Texas State University Libraries is seeking an Open Publishing Librarian. This position provides leadership and expertise in managing the university’s open publishing platforms, including Open Journal Systems (OJS) and DSpace. The Open Publishing Librarian will support and grow services for hosting open access journals, books, and other forms of digital scholarship. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accessibility, sustainability, and discoverability of open publishing initiatives through platform administration, user support, and project management. In addition, the Open Publishing Librarian will actively engage campus stakeholders to promote open access publishing and provide education around best practices in digital scholarship, licensing, copyright, and accessibility.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate open publishing services, including timelines, workflows, and communication with journal editors, vendors, and university stakeholders.
• Administer and support open publishing platforms (e.g., OJS, DSpace), including troubleshooting and user training.
• Develop and maintain documentation, internal records, and public-facing web content for open publishing services.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility, licensing, copyright, and metadata standards for digital publications.
• Collaborate with library units and campus partners to identify, support, and expand digital scholarship and publishing projects.
• Lead outreach and education efforts to promote open access publishing and research impact.
• Serve as primary contact for open publishing in the Research and Data Services unit.
• Stay informed of trends and developments in scholarly publishing and open access to inform service improvements.
• Participate in professional development, conferences, and service activities to support institutional and professional goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 06/03/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices: You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices: Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why Choose Texas State University?:

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program.
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus.
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions.

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.