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Southern Chapter Medical Library Association <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Shalu Gillum <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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Subject: Job Posting - Scholarly Communications Librarian, UCF College of Medicine
The Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library at University of Central Florida College of Medicine is seeking a Scholarly Communications Librarian. This is an entry-level,
non-tenure track faculty position.
Class Title: Scholarly Communications Librarian (Medical Assistant Librarian)
Apply here: http://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/49085
The scholarly communications librarian will:
· Work
closely with the University of Central Florida, College of Medicine (UCF-COM) librarians and faculty, students, and staff to assist in scholarly communication endeavors initiated by the library and by the College of Medicine.
· Become
the in-house expert for the library in matters of open access, alternative publishing models, open educational resources, data management, and other issues related to scholarly communication.
· Serve
as a statewide representative to scholarly communication and digital initiatives-related groups and ad-hoc committees as needed.
· Stay
current with developments in data curation and management, open access, scholarly publishing, open educational resource initiatives, etc.
· Monitor
scholarly communication trends and developments.
· Act
as a library liaison for one or more College of Medicine course modules.
· Serve
as personal librarian to first and second year medical students assigned to him/her.
· Participate
in library assessment activities.
· Collaborate
with other faculty librarians and library staff to provide effective reference, instruction, and outreach services for UCF-COM students, faculty, staff, and public patrons.
· Contribute
to professional organizations and publications.
· Participate
in management of UCF-COM open access publications.
Position Minimum Qualifications
· Master’s
degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution by the date of hire.
· AHIP
certification required within 5 years of hire.
Preferences
· Strong
oral and written communication skills.
· Ability
to adjust priorities, take initiative, set goals, manage time wisely, and make quick effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
· Aptitude
for thinking creatively and developing products and services, such as publications, training materials, workshops, conferences, and other tools relevant to scholarly communications and digital initiatives.
· Strong
interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with College of Medicine faculty.
· Proficiency
in Microsoft office products, Apple products, and Apple iOS.
Special Conditions
Additional Application Materials Required
An online application must be submitted to http://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/49085 to
officially be considered for an open position. In addition to the online application, candidates must also submit a cover letter, CV and the contact information for three professional references.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once
the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.
Please contact Floyd Sturdifen at [log in to unmask] with questions about this position.
UCF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
Shalu Gillum, JD, MLS, AHIP
Head of Public Services
Certificate in Copyright Management,
Special Libraries Association, received 2013
Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona
6850 Lake Nona Blvd., Suite 210B
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
P: 407-266-1424 OR 407-266-1400 (Front Desk)
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