The University Library at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian. The OER Librarian will join a growing team of librarians seeking to understand and respond to changing user needs and objectives within an equity and inclusion framework. Under the direction of the Head of Learning, Research & Engagement, the OER Librarian will spearhead library-wide efforts to lower student course costs by advancing the adoption, adaptation, and creation of OERs by UCSC faculty. This newly-developed position has the option to be an on-campus, hybrid, or full-time remote-work position (with occasional required travel to Santa Cruz).
For this position, we seek a curious and inventive individual to provide leadership and vision for the growth of OER initiatives and services on behalf of the library and in collaboration with campus partners. This vision for the work of this position will be shaped by the local and statewide landscapes and the needs of the campus as identified by the incumbent through their user-focused research and direct engagement with students, faculty, and campus stakeholders. The OER Librarian will be ready to and/or interested in skilling up to engage in the following activities:
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Develop a vision: Identify strategies and pathways for the library to invest in reducing course costs;
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Provide user support: Support the discovery, adoption, adaption, creation, and publishing of open, accessible, and affordable course content; provide training and outreach on OERs and course material affordability; explore/develop strategies for effectively engaging faculty and graduate students with OERs;
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Design initiatives: Develop and pilot initiatives to incentivize and support the use and development of OERs; track and assess the impact of OER initiatives and activities;
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Advance author support: Identify the needs of OER authors/adapters around sharing and publishing open course materials and recommend software or other infrastructure investments for the library; in collaboration with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, provide guidance to authors on copyright, open licensing, and fair use;
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Evaluate overall library support of affordable course material: In coordination with the Collections and Course Reserves departments, understand/identify the course material practices/needs of students and faculty; evaluate library-wide collections, resources, and services in support of affordable course materials.
We welcome candidates who are seeking to launch a career in OER librarianship and/or established librarians seeking professional growth.
For additional details and to apply: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01458
The initial review date is March 1, 2023. All applications received by this date are guaranteed consideration.
Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the position, the campus, and the University Library. If interested, please register using the links provided:
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 from noon – 1:00 pm PT (registration)
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT (registration)
The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript.
Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Katharin Peter, Head of Learning, Research & Engagement (kapeter@ucsc.edu).
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Sent on behalf of the Selection Review Committee (SRC):
Katharin Peter, Hiring Supervisor
Martha Stuit, SRC Chair
Marcia Barrett, SRC Member
Sheila García Mazari, SRC Member
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Sheila García Mazari
Liaison Librarian
Grand Valley State University
She/Her/Hers,Ella
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