Head, Mason Publishing Group – George Mason University
peter.suber's bookmarks 2014-03-15
Summary:
"George Mason University Libraries seek an experienced professional who is attuned to the changing landscape of publishing, knowledgeable about relevant and emerging technologies, able to successfully integrate a university press with a robust digital library publishing program and effectively serve as advocate for the initiative across the university. Successful candidate will provide leadership in planning, business management, contract administration, staffing, and external relations for Mason Publishing—a new library-based publishing enterprise at George Mason University.
Incumbent will manage an integrated program of existing and planned services including the institutional repository, ETDs, e-journal hosting, e-book production, conference proceedings, data publication, and the university press. A key responsibility is developing and sustaining a mix of open access and market-focused digital publishing initiatives that will bring together the distinct strengths and perspectives of the publishing and library domains. We seek a change-agent successful at developing sustainable partnerships across the university."