The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Scholarly 
Communication Librarian for Research Infrastructure, UNLV University Libraries 
[R0116191]

 

This role is highly collaborative, and the successful candidate must be an 
active relationship builder and excellent communicator with the ability to work 
cross-organizationally to develop and communicate Libraries’ services. 
Collaborations will include working with researchers from across the 
disciplines, research service providers within the Libraries, in particular 
librarians in the Research and Educational Division (RED) and key campus 
stakeholders such as the Office of Research and Economic Development.

 

Reporting to the Head of Scholarly Communication Initiatives (SCI), specific 
duties are as follows:


Utilizes Digital Scholarship@UNLV to manage, store and make public UNLV 
research outputs.


Provides expertise and guidance on fulfilling federal mandates for 
sharing/dissemination of research outputs such as data and articles.


Collaborates with the Data Librarian to provide holistic support for research 
data services with a focus on dissemination and preservation.


Utilizes appropriate research metrics, including citation analysis, 
bibliometrics, altmetrics, and emerging tools to assist faculty with 
articulating research impact and managing scholarly reputation.


Provides analyses of bibliometric data for campus stakeholders.


Supports research workflows through the identification of appropriate tools 
(e.g., Open Science Framework and Figshare), and provides support/expertise for 
those tools. Develops an understanding of existing research infrastructures, 
tools, and workflows used by researchers at UNLV to inform direction in this 
area.


Advises and guides UNLV researchers on best methods to maximize their reach and 
online reputation through social media platforms such as academia.edu, google 
scholar etc. and the use of persistent identifiers such as ORCID.


Acts as lead contact for the Libraries' subscription to ORCID, overseeing 
technical issues or projects such as implementing single sign-on.


Utilizes a variety of outreach and communication methods such as workshops, 
consultations, and library guides to engage researchers.


Contributes to overall SCI department efforts to inform and educate UNLV 
faculty and students on the evolving scholarly landscape. Stays current and up 
to date with scholarly communication and related areas to be effective in this 
task.


As a tenure-track library faculty member, the incumbent will also be expected 
to engage in scholarly activities, including publication, and to provide 
service to the university, the community, and the profession in accordance with 
Libraries and University standards for promotion and tenure.


 

To review the full vacancy announcement and apply click on this link: 
https://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/details.cfm?JobCode=176990842&Title=Scholarly%20Communication%20Librarian%20for%20Research%20Infrastructure%2C%20UNLV%20University%20Libraries%20%5BR0116191%5D&aID=584

 

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer 
committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other 
things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran 
status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, 
gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by 
anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only 
United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the 
United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, 
and veterans are encouraged to apply.


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