Scholarly Communications Librarian: Metrics, Repositories & Training

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefits

Job summary

Seton Hall University Libraries invites applications for a permanent full-time Scholarly Communications Librarian. The role supports research information management, the institutional repository, and faculty metrics, with training provided to the SHU community.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Collection Services, you will develop promotional materials and collaborate with campus partners to implement new digital services and assess scholarly communications

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library science.
• 1–3 years relevant experience.
• Experience with institutional repository software such as Digital Commons.
• Familiarity with scholarly metrics and digital identifiers (ORCID, Scopus, Google Scholar, SciVal).
• Basic knowledge of copyright and Open Access principles.
• Experience with project management, solving technical issues, and communicating with vendors.
• Experience with consulting, training, and writing technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Experience with reference and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates requests for faculty scholarly metrics reports and consultations on metrics and profiles.
• Acts as primary contact for the Libraries' role in finalizing dissertations and theses.
• Creates and maintains training and marketing materials for research information management.
• Prepares reports and presentations for faculty, departments, and research centers.
• Collaborates with external vendors and campus partners to resolve platform issues.
• Participates in reference, library instruction, and workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching

Project management

Training

Vendor coordination

Education

Master's degree in library science

Tools

Digital Commons

ORCID

Scopus

Google Scholar

SciVal

Job description

Seton Hall University Libraries invites applications for a permanent full-time Scholarly Communications Librarian. The role supports research information management, the institutional repository, and faculty metrics, with training provided to the SHU community.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Collection Services, you will develop promotional materials and collaborate with campus partners to implement new digital services and assess scholarly communications