WisTech Open Librarian

Chippewa Valley Technical College • Eau Claire, WI

1d • Remote

About The Position

The WisTech Open Librarian supports the efforts of open educational resources (OER) across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). This position may be based anywhere within the state of Wisconsin to support the OER initiatives of the WTCS. Depending on the candidate’s location, the role has the potential to be fully remote, with minimal travel required for essential in-person meetings. If the selected candidate resides within Chippewa Valley Technical College's (CVTC) 11-county district, the position will adhere to CVTC’s remote work policy guidelines. Work placement, remote and on-site, is determined based upon the needs of the College and is subject to CVTC remote work policy and specific department workplace expectations. The WisTech Open Librarian plays a pivotal role in supporting the development, accessibility, and dissemination of Open Educational Resources (OER) through collaboration with the WisTech Open project team, editors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and faculty developers. This position involves researching and curating existing OER or public domain content, transposing materials into Pressbooks, ensuring compliance with copyright and fair use standards, and assigning appropriate Creative Commons licenses. Key responsibilities include facilitating OER training and workshops, consulting with WTCS colleges, and maintaining a presence in regional, state, and national OER and library networks.

Requirements

• Ability to use judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences, or equivalent from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working with open educational resources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or knowledge of copyright, writing, or publishing, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with WisTech Open project team, editors, submit matter experts (SMEs), and faculty developers to successfully deliver OER funded creation projects.
• Research and harvest existing OER or content in the public domain for faculty and SMEs.
• Meet with SMEs and faculty developers regularly to understand resource and content needs.
• Collaborate with learning designer consultant to ensure content is accessible and meets universal design for learning (UDL) guidelines.
• Provide backup support to transpose originally created content into Pressbooks, ensuring usability and accessibility.
• Ensure that copyright and fair use standards are respected according to federal regulations; Review and create citations, attributions, references, etc. for all projects.
• Assign appropriate Creative Commons licenses to finished projects.
• Share published content in the institutional repository, WISELearn, WTCS OER index, and/or Pressbooks directory.
• Facilitate OER training courses for faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Initiate, plan, and develop tutorials and supporting instructional materials for specific library resources, OER, copyright, citations, etc.
• Consult and support WTCS colleges in curating content, open licensing, and training.
• Attend weekly team, 1/1s, or other meetings as required.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa , aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level