[Rdap] Reminder: ACRL Scholarly Communication Toolkit Editor

[Adrian Ho]

Of possible interest.  Apologies for cross-posting.


ACRL invites applications from prospective contract editors for the ACRL
Scholarly Communication Toolkit.  Details are shown below and also
available at: http://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/11981

The application deadline is 5 pm Pacific on June 20, 2016.



*ACRL Scholarly Communication Toolkit Call for Applications*

ACRL is accepting applications from prospective contract editors for the ACRL
Scholarly Communication Toolkit <http://acrl.ala.org/scholcomm/>, an online
educational resource maintained by the ACRL Research and Scholarly
Environment Committee
<http://www.ala.org/acrl/aboutacrl/directoryofleadership/committees/acr-schlcomm>
to
support advocacy efforts designed to transform the scholarly communication
landscape.  The Toolkit aims to assist academic librarians in:

   1. integrating a scholarly communication perspective into library
   operations and programs; and
   2. preparing presentations on scholarly communication issues for
   administrators, faculty, staff, students, or other librarians.

*Required:*

   - Membership in ACRL.
   - Demonstrated experience with advocating for positive change in the
   scholarly communication ecosystem.
   - Knowledge of a wide range of scholarly communication issues as
   pertaining to academic and research libraries and higher education.
   - Experience with creating and maintaining online resources on various
   scholarly communication topics.
   - Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a tight schedule.
   - Available to provide updates during periodic conference calls with
   designated members on the ACRL Research and Scholarly Environment Committee.
   - Must be able to complete a revamp of the Toolkit by Sept. 23, 2016.

*Strongly preferred:*

   - Experience with the design and usability of online resources.
   - Ability to publish online content using WordPress.
   - Familiarity with the Chicago Style.

*Expectations: *
Based on the findings of a survey conducted in mid-2015 and the inputs from
different parties, the ACRL Research and Scholarly Environment Committee
plans to revamp the Toolkit so that it will continue to serve as a valued
and up-to-date resource for the academic and research library community.
Specifically, the Toolkit will provide an introduction to select topics in
the area of scholarly communication and connect colleagues with resources
that are useful for their professional practices.  The contract editor’s
responsibilities include:

   - Update and create content on six scholarly communication topics
   (author rights, digital repositories, economics of scholarly communication,
   open educational resources, research data management, and scholarly
   publishing)
   - Present information in an engaging manner
   - Review, select, and link to materials that inform and support
   librarians’ practices in the area of scholarly communication
   - Conduct basic usability testing and incorporate feedback into the
   Toolkit design

The revamped Toolkit should be available approximately one month before
this year’s Open Access Week (Oct. 24-30, 2016).  ACRL will provide a
modest honorarium to the contract editor.

*How to apply: *
To apply, please submit the following documents electronically as a single
PDF document:

   1. A statement addressing the following questions (maximum 800 words).
   Please use examples of your professional experiences, including links to
   relevant resources:
      - Why do you want to be the contract editor of the Toolkit?
      - Demonstrate your knowledge of scholarly communication issues by
      discussing two topics of your choice in detail.
      - What experience do you have in creating and maintaining online
      resources?
      - Are there relevant experiences of which you would like us to be
      aware?
   2. Your resume.
   3. The names and contact information for two references who have direct
   knowledge of your experience and expertise.

The single PDF application must be submitted via email *by 5 p.m. Pacific
on June 20, 2016*, to Steven Harris, member of the ACRL Research and
Scholarly Environment Committee, at stevenharris at unr.edu.  ACRL has formed
a small review team to consider applications and conduct telephone
interviews.  The group will select the contract editor and notify all
applicants by July 19, 2016.

If you have questions of any kind, don’t hesitate to contact Steven Harris
at stevenharris at unr.edu or (775) 682-5671.
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