Texas State University Looking for Copyright & Permissions Coordinator (SPS) Full Time

Posting Number: 2023701

Location: San Marcos

Department: University
Libraries

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly
Salary: $5,833.33

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically
address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree or four
  years work experience working in a field related to law, archives, publishing, or document management.
• Demonstrated research and
  analytical skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and
  deadlines.
• Demonstrated professional work experience interpreting and explaining complex policies and
  procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members.
• Excellent oral
  and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American
  Library Association-accredited program.
• Experience working in copyright management and permissions or contract
  management.
• Experience working in a library, archive, or cultural heritage institution.
• Experience in project management,
  including the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate projects.

Job Description

The Copyright and
Permissions Coordinator plays a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive rights management infrastructure for The Wittliff Collections’
literary, music, and photography collections. This position will work with Wittliff and University Libraries staff to develop policies,
procedures, systems, and forms related to intellectual property rights management to support access to and discovery of the Wittliff’s
unique holdings. The successful candidate will have strong project management skills, an understanding of rights as applied to archives and
digital collections, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Duties

• Guide Wittliff
  staff in rights management basics through formal and informal training.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees assisting with
  rights assessment.
• Provide direction for Wittliff staff and student employees in the identification and documentation of rights
  holders.
• Lead project to digitize existing Wittliff deeds of gift, MOUs, appraisals, and other collection
  documentation.
• Develop and implement policies, forms, and workflows for incorporating rights assessment into accessioning and
  processing activities.
• Develop and implement access policies and procedures for material selected for digitization and online
  access.
• Implement research project to determine intellectual property rights status of items selected for digitization and online
  access.
• Lead project to negotiate licenses and releases from copyright holders for existing collection items without existing
  licenses and releases.
• Implement licensing and acquisition policies and procedures that ensure rights and releases are secured at
  time of acquisition.

Additional Information to Applicants

This is a Systems Project Staff (SPS)
position, which is non-permanent, benefits eligible position for two years and is subject to renewal.

Job Open
Date: 07/14/2023

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

08/14/2023

Open Until
Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours
Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices

You will be required
to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required
Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with
Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history,
driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility
verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting
  your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
  dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources:
  mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development
  opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational
  support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of
  mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas
State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.