Production Assistant for Publishing Services

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Job Title :

Production Assistant for Publishing Services

Department :

Libraries Research and Education

The Ohio State University Libraries publishes and hosts Open Access journals, archives the research and scholarship of campus partners, and promotes the open sharing of scholarly works created by Ohio State faculty, staff, and students.

The Production Assistant for Publishing Services reports to the Production Services Manager and helps support the dissemination of research, scholarship, and creative expression in alignment with the Libraries strategic directions.

The Production Assistant for Publishing Services assists with established production services for Open Access publishing in the Libraries and performs production work for publishing services across multiple software platforms (e.

g. DSpace, Open Journal Systems, WordPress), on multiple simultaneous projects.

The Publishing and Repository Services unit includes a team of one librarian, three staff members, and student employees.

The position requires attention to detail, sound judgment and decision making, and knowledge of related and applicable software programs.

• Specific responsibilities include : perform production tasks including layout editing, data input, and DOI registration;
• design, implement, and document workflows for multiple concurrent production projects; monitor and ensure the quality of data input;
• provide publishing software technical support for editors and creators of digital content; track projects in project database;

schedule and supervise the production work of student assistants.

The Production Assistant for Publishing Services consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship ( as well as dedication to advance the work of the Research & Education unit.

All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Communications, or Art / Humanities or other appropriate field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Approximately 1-2 years of demonstrated experience with HTML and Microsoft Word. Familiarity with publishing process. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to assist with projects under minimal supervision and to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications :

Experience with managing metadata. Experience with workflow development. Experience with CSS, or XML. Familiarity with accessibility standards and workflows to make PDF and web content accessible.

Creativity and flexibility in using technology to solve problems. Supervisory experience.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.