Job Description:
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details
| Job Title | Library Specialist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49683 |
| Working Title | Open Publishing Specialist |
| Department Name | 88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 42 |
| Salary Range | $17.41-27.87/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Able to lift and carry 30 pounds and sit and look at a computer screen for long periods of time. |
| Shift | Days (Typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm) |
| Job Summary | The Open Publishing Specialist supports the publication of open educational resources (OER) and other open materials using multiple publishing platforms, including Pressbooks and Manifold. This may include managing open publishing workflows, typesetting and layout of OER publications, reviewing content for accessibility compliance, and providing support and training for authors. This position will report to the Affordable Course Content Librarian. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Familiarity with digital publishing platforms; Knowledge of Creative Commons licensing; Experience with/interest in open educational resources; CSS and/or HTML; Graphic design; digital accessibility |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/06/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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