Scholarly Communication Librarian
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Portal
On-site
New Orleans, United States
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Libraries, the Scholarly Communications Librarian provides general and virtual information, research, and reference services. Plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction with faculty. Develops web- and print-based materials. Serves as liaison to the School of Public Health. Locates and creates digital content to support academic instruction. Explores, evaluates, and encourages deployment of emergent technologies into library programs and services. The Scholarly Communications Librarian collaborates closely with staff across the library and initiates activities and special projects, especially those involving new methodologies and scholarly communication practices. The incumbent develops and maintains awareness of scholarly communication initiatives across the disciplines, attending professional meetings, workshops and conferences for training and continuing professional development.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Libraries, the Scholarly Communications Librarian provides general and virtual information, research, and reference services. Plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction with faculty. Develops web- and print-based materials. Serves as liaison to the School of Public Health. Locates and creates digital content to support academic instruction. Explores, evaluates, and encourages deployment of emergent technologies into library programs and services. The Scholarly Communications Librarian collaborates closely with staff across the library and initiates activities and special projects, especially those involving new methodologies and scholarly communication practices. The incumbent develops and maintains awareness of scholarly communication initiatives across the disciplines, attending professional meetings, workshops and conferences for training and continuing professional development.