Hunt Library on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach campus is looking for an Open Education Librarian. This is a new position.
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as the next Open Education Librarian at the Hunt Library, located on the Daytona Beach Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). This non-tenure track position is part of the Scholarly Communication department and responsible for the growth and support of open educational initiatives on ERAU’s residential campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, as well the distance learning and online programs.
The duties include:
Guiding faculty in identifying, adopting, and assessing affordable textbook alternatives.
Collaborating with librarians, instructional designers, faculty, and students to promote affordable textbook alternatives.
Providing faculty outreach and training.
Facilitating or working with colleagues on a wide variety of existing library-led affordable textbook and OER projects.
Tracking, documenting, and assessing open and affordable course content use on campus.
Calculating student savings, and communicating benefits and impact to the university community.
Leading the cross-campus OER Initiatives Team.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science
Minimum of two years of academic library experience
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in textbook affordability, open educational resources, and scholarly communication
Demonstrated experience in providing training or instruction
Ability to work in a diverse environment and interact and collaborate with individuals of different backgrounds
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with institutional repository systems
Knowledge of copyright law and how it applies to academic libraries and classroom environments
Familiarity with Creative Commons and other open licenses
Experience with Canvas
Experience with Pressbooks/PressbooksEDU
Experience with Ex Libris Leganto
Demonstrated experience in coordinating or supervising library professionals
Read more about the position, ERAU, and the Daytona Beach area at https://embryriddle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Open-Education-Librarian_R306017