Multi-client open source journal system (OJS) and business models (m/f/d)

The Technical Information Library (TIB) is a foundation of public law of the State of Lower Saxony. With around 600 employees and an budget of around 60 million euros, it is one of the largest information infrastructure facilities in Germany. As a German Central Library of Technology and Natural Sciences, our pioneering services ensure the infrastructural requirements of high-quality information and literature supply for research in science and industry. Our services as a university library ensure local care for the Leibniz Universität Hannover. The TIB, programme area B, user and information services are looking for the publication services sector at the earliest possible date: Praktikant (m/w/d) (in German) The body is limited to three years. The regular weekly working time is 19.90 hours (part time, 50%). The grouping takes place in the 13 TV-L payment group if the personal conditions are present. Within the framework of an internal project, the Open Journal Systems (OJS) software already used in the TIB is provided and tested for further purposes. The web application is used for the publication of scientific journals and conference reports and is intended to be provided in a reproducible and safe manner for multi-mandant operation.

Systematic collection and evaluation of requirements for client-ready offers, e.g. through stakeholder interviews Analysis of existing platforms (operating models) Considering technical, organisational and legal frameworks and integration into existing infrastructures Definition Multi-tenant requirements (security, law, data protection)

Architecture and service conception Development of concepts for acquiring OJS Design of a rights and role model Design of a support and decision concept

Conducting a pilot operation Selection & Onboarding Pilot Partner Pilot organisation Conception of training & editorial workflows

Development of business and business models Analysis of usage and financing models Development of an operating model including cost and resource plan Assessment of legal and organisational frameworks Conception of a sustainable financing model

Evaluation, optimization and safeguarding of sustainability Assessment of technical and organisational solutions implemented in the pilot plant Analysis and assessment of the pilot plant Preparation of results in a results report Implementation of a user- & operating analysis Knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders, creation of an operating documentation Determination, Priority and Documentation of Optimization Potentials

completed academic degree (Master or equivalent degree) very good knowledge of scientific (open access)publication very good knowledge of the German and European landscape of university reserves very good German knowledge (at least C1) good knowledge of English (at least B2) very good communication and cooperation skills Knowledge of Open Journal Systems Required qualifications Knowledge of management processes in academic institutions Experience with the development of business and business models good knowledge of science-political discussions about Open Access and its actors (also internationally) and the science landscape Experience with work in projects and with various internal and external stakeholders Experiences in the production or publication of conference or journal publications Knowledge of software development processes Experience in scientific publishing, e.g. through own editorial activities or publications

a common-good workplace in the public service on the basis of the TV-L with a remuneration according to the remuneration group 13 TV-L, provided that the personal requirements for the grouping are met. a special payment at the end of the year and 30 days holiday a year at a five-day week. a flexible workplace in time and space with offers for the reconciliation of work and family, such as mobile work and flexible working time models. a modern workplace in a central location of Hanover with a collegial, attractive and versatile work environment. an employer with a wide range of continuing and continuing training, occupational health promotion and pension provision for the public service (VBL). Employee discount in the students of the Studentenwerk Hannover as well as the possibility to use the versatile offers of the University Sports Hannover. In the field of publication services, employees work: in various fields of activity, on the realization of free access to scientific information (Open Access). This is done by consulting and providing information for various user groups and the operation of technical infrastructures for scientific publishing. The TIB supports you in your professional and personal training plans and provides space for collegial exchange across project and sector boundaries. We appreciate the diversity of our employees and value an open, collegial and error-friendly working environment. .