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METRO | 599 lists this Scholarly Communication Librarian at Touro University opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Touro University Libraries seeks an innovative and collaborative Scholarly Communication Librarian to lead and expand the university’s scholarly communication and open scholarship initiatives. The successful candidate will promote and support open access publishing, manage the institutional repository (Touro Scholar), and provide education and outreach to the library users on issues related to authors’ rights, research visibility, and open educational resources (OER). Working under the supervision of the Director of Information Literacy and in close collaboration with the Open Educational Resources Librarian, this position plays a key role in advancing the university’s commitment to scholarly engagement across all campuses. This position is based at the Midtown campus of Touro University, New York. This is a non-tenure track professional staff position.
Responsibilities
Lead the development, management, and promotion of Touro Scholar, the university’s institutional repository
Compile and publish the annual faculty publications volume
Design and deliver webinars and workshops for faculty and students on scholarly communication topics, including open access, author rights, copyright, and research metrics
Partner with the Open Educational Resources librarian and academic departments to increase adoption and awareness of open educational resources and open scholarship practices
Serve as the embedded librarian for select undergraduate and graduate programs, providing research consultations, course-integrated instruction, and tailored support
Stay informed of trends and emerging technologies in scholarly communication, publishing, and research assessment
Participate in professional development, presenting and publishing in relevant professional venues
Provides individual research and resource consultations for faculty and students
Work occasional evening hours and perform related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution
A minimum of two years of experience in an academic library setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team-based environment.
Comfortable in teaching and public speaking.
Basic AI literacy.
Familiarity with Citation Management Tools, such as Zotero and RefWorks
Familiarity with learning management systems, preferably Canvas
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Flexibility and the ability to work in a team-based environment are essential
Travel
Travel to other New York Touro campuses as needed.
Possibility of flexible work arrangements, including remote work opportunities.
Working Conditions
Extensive use of computers
Maximum Salary
USD $71,024.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $56,818.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO,PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, ) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at and x55330.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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