Open Librarian

Overview and Responsibilities

The WisTech Open Librarian supports the efforts of open educational resources (OER) across the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). For more information about WisTech Open visit https://www.cvtc.edu/grants/wistech

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.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Qualifications

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

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College’s strategic objectives.The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Benefits Summary

• 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 

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711