Inside Higher Ed is hiring : Library Specialist in Lexington

Overview

Library Specialist role at Inside Higher Ed. Requisition RE51807. Working Title : Open Publishing Specialist. Department : 88000 : LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION. Location : Lexington, KY. Grade Level : 42. Salary Range : $17.41-27.87 / hour. Type : Staff. Position Time Status : Full-Time.

Required Education : BS. 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. Shift : Days (Typically Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm).

Deadline To Apply : 10 / 12 / 2025.

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.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Responsible for managing open publishing workflows and producing open educational resources.
• Typesetting and layout of OER publications; ensure accessibility compliance.
• Provide support and training for authors.
• Report to the Affordable Course Content Librarian.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.

Preferred Education / Experience

Additional Information

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