As the Open Access Officer, you will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of processes to support open access to research publications at the University of Winchester. You will be responsible for quality-checking publications metadata created by academic and administrative users of Winchester Research Repository. Data cleansing of existing records will be an on-going function of the role, along with provision of support to users via email, telephone and face-to-face training, where appropriate.
You will be part of the Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Centre that brings together the research and knowledge exchange activities of the University. It provides a lean and effective infrastructure to enable the University to achieve a culture in which the generation and exchange of knowledge are central to the work of the University.
As our ideal candidate you will have significant experience working in a library environment, have practical knowledge of bibliographic records/metadata, and knowledge of copyright and licensing issues relating to scholarly publishing.
One of our core values is 'individuals matter'. As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including complimentary access to the GetActive initiative, comprehensive staff development programme, generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme. Further details can be found on our website. Post No: RKE-B33
A full job description and person specification can be accessed here.
Interview date: 12 September 2017
Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted. Due to certificate of sponsorship restrictions this post is not open to applicants who require sponsorship to work at the University of Winchester.
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