Open Publishing Student Assistant - University Libraries

Summary

The position will provide support in metadata creation and publishing assistance in the production of university-published scholarly journals and textbooks uploaded to ScholarWorks, the university repository. Training will be provided.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset when facing challenges.
  
• Present ideas or updates in a clear and organized manner.
  
• Identify when additional information is needed before making a decision.
  
• Show respect for coworkers, supervisors, and students with different backgrounds.
  
• Demonstrate reliability and accountability in completing tasks.
  
• Follow instructions, meet deadlines, and deliver quality work.
  
• Use campus tools and systems effectively to complete job tasks.

Essential Functions

• Enter faculty publication citations into open access platforms and update existing records.
• Scan print materials and complete metadata spreadsheets for special projects.
• Assist with creation of university-published materials, including publication formatting, copyediting, and proofreading of submitted manuscripts and final publications.
• Run accessibility checks on digital content using tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word's built-in checkers, in alignment with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Remediate PDFs and Word documents to meet accessibility requirements (e.g., headings structure, alt text, reading order).
• Create and edit captions and transcripts for audio and video materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with design tools (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Additional Information

• Familiarity with technology and willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) or prior coursework in a related field
• Interest in open access, scholarly publishing, academic libraries, graphic design, or educational technology
• Experience with digital design, web content, or captioning tools

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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