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The LPC maintains a list of jobs that incorporate library publishing roles. To be included in this list, the position must be located administratively in a library, or report directly to a library-based supervisor. The primary function(s) of the position must directly engage in the creation, dissemination, and/or curation of scholarly, creative, and/or educational works. Administrative positions that do not directly engage in these functions may be included if they include supervisory responsibility primarily for employees who are performing these functions.

September 9, 2014

Scholarly Communications Outreach Coordinator

  • Hofstra University
  • Hempstead, NY
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The Hofstra North Shore – LIJ School of Medicine is seeking a Scholarly Publications Librarian for the Office of Library Services. The Office of Library Services serves the information needs of all faculty, students, and staff of the School of Medicine and develops services in collaboration with the other Hofstra University libraries as well as the libraries at the North Shore-LIJ Health System. The successful applicant will have responsibility for working closely with faculty and administrative staff to implement databases and support scholarly publishing initiatives promoting the academic mission of the institution. The Scholarly Publications Librarian will implement a continuously updated and comprehensive faculty publications database to be utilized for various accreditation and reporting functions, building upon the existing annual publications databases. Analyzes and reports on the impact of the institution’s scholarly publishing using multiple bibliometric and data sources at both the individual faculty and departmental level, developing standardized metrics of success for academic scholarship in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders. Collaborates with the Information Technology and Academic Affairs staff as well as faculty to develop and maintain a website interface for scholarly publications integrated with faculty Bio’s. Promotes the academic mission of the School by effectively displaying in publicly accessible and discoverable formats the academic scholarship of the faculty. The Scholarly Publications Librarian will also develop plans for potential implementation of an institutional repository including options for dissemination and preservation of the full text of scholarly work, as well as data management. 
Qualifications:
Graduate library/information science degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent, and a minimum of two years professional library experience, preferably in a science-oriented academic or research facility.
Demonstrated expertise in searching bibliographic and citation databases including PubMed and Web of Science.
Demonstrated ability and interest in working collaboratively with faculty, research staff, and information technology staff. Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet platforms.
Demonstrated expertise in developing web content.
Familiarity with the NIH Public Access Policy and compliance tools.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.
Evidence of initiative and flexibility in implementing projects whether independently or as part of a team.
For consideration, please email cover letter and resume or CV to: 
SOMDeansOffice@hofstra.edu