Touro University
Overview
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, and 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
Provide individual research and resource consultations for faculty and students
Work occasional evening hours and perform related duties as assigned
Qualifications
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, and Abilities
Strong project management skills.
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
Extensive time sitting
Maximum Salary USD $71,024.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary USD $56,818.00/Yr.
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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
Provide individual research and resource consultations for faculty and students
Work occasional evening hours and perform related duties as assigned
Qualifications
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, and Abilities
Strong project management skills.
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
Extensive time sitting
Maximum Salary USD $71,024.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary USD $56,818.00/Yr.
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