Job Number: P458
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Information Technology, Publications and Editing, Library
Job Title
Manager - Digital Publishing
Department
Walker Library
Salary
$44,492 - $55,392; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Digital Publishing Manager (DPM) manages established and forthcoming
production services for open access publishing and digital archiving in the
library, including e-journal and e-book hosting platforms such as OJS,
PressBooks, print-on-demand services, and others through effective project
management, production workflow, and user support. The Digital Publishing
Manager is part of the Digital Scholarship Initiatives unit
(https://dsi.mtsu.edu) and is responsible for managing the daily publishing
operations and seeing projects to completion including tasks such as document
modelling, text-structure cleanup processes and metadata creation. Monitors and
integrates emerging trends and best practices in the digital publishing
environment; and assists in developing and administering innovative and
sustainable publishing services that support the sharing and preservation of
digital scholarship. Collaborates across the library and with MTSU campus
partners, journal editors, and potential authors to create, disseminate, and
preserve digital scholarly materials. Serves as a subject matter expert in
digital publishing and provides continuous evaluation of processes to increase
efficiency and operational practices. Provides consultation and publishing
software technical support for editors and creators of digital content.
Provides support and training for journal editors, repository coordinators, and
authors on their respective publishing platforms.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree.
Required Related Experience
One year of full-time (or two years part-time) project management experience
and/or in a publishing environment (print or digital). One year of experience
using website, design, or publishing tools.
Desirable Related Experience
Degree in library science, information science, history, English, journalism,
media arts, art/design, educational technology, user experience, or related
degree. One year of editorial experience in book or journal publishing or
experience with any editorial processes such as copy-editing, proofreading,
typesetting, format conversion, peer review process, website management, etc.
Prior experience with accessibility, universal design, and or inclusive design.
Experience with open educational resources and citation styles of Chicago, MLA
and/or APA. Experience managing projects in an academic library, publisher, or
knowledge institution.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
Special Instruction to Applicants
If available, we encourage applicants to share links within their resume or
cover letter to works created, edited or published that reflect their digital
or publishing skills. For more information about MTSU, Walker Library and
Rutherford County, see the Hiring Resources section at
https://library.mtsu.edu/about/jobs. For more information about the Library’s
DSI unit and its core values visit https://dsi.mtsu.edu/coreprinciples.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the
following:
Vacation and Sick Leave
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Click here for additional information.
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity
in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and
protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required
prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime
statistics for MTSU are available at
http://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2021AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting
MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be
required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be
considered for this position.
For individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a
position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date: July 29, 2022
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