<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div>Of possible interest. Apologies for cross-posting. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>ACRL invites applications from prospective contract editors for the ACRL Scholarly Communication Toolkit. Details are shown below and also available at: <a href="http://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/11981" target="_blank">http://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/11981</a></div><div><br></div><div>The application deadline is 5 pm Pacific on June 20, 2016. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>ACRL Scholarly Communication Toolkit Call for Applications</b><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple">
<p>ACRL is accepting applications from prospective contract editors for the <a href="http://acrl.ala.org/scholcomm/" target="_blank">
ACRL Scholarly Communication Toolkit</a>, an online educational resource maintained by the ACRL <a href="http://www.ala.org/acrl/aboutacrl/directoryofleadership/committees/acr-schlcomm" target="_blank">Research and Scholarly Environment Committee</a> to support advocacy efforts
designed to transform the scholarly communication landscape. The Toolkit aims to assist academic librarians in:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">integrating a scholarly communication perspective into library operations and programs; and<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">preparing presentations on scholarly communication issues for administrators, faculty, staff, students, or other librarians.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
<p><strong>Required:</strong><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Membership in ACRL.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Demonstrated experience with advocating for positive change in the scholarly communication ecosystem.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge of a wide range of scholarly communication issues as pertaining to academic and research libraries and higher education.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience with creating and maintaining online resources on various scholarly communication topics.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a tight schedule.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Available to provide updates during periodic conference calls with designated members on the ACRL Research and Scholarly Environment Committee.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Must be able to complete a revamp of the Toolkit by Sept. 23, 2016.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p><strong>Strongly preferred:</strong><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience with the design and usability of online resources.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to publish online content using WordPress.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Familiarity with the Chicago Style.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p><strong>Expectations: </strong><br>
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:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Present information in an engaging manner<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Review, select, and link to materials that inform and support librarians’ practices in the area of scholarly communication<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Conduct basic usability testing and incorporate feedback into the Toolkit design<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p>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.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><strong>How to apply: </strong><br>
To apply, please submit the following documents electronically as a single PDF document:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A statement addressing the following questions (maximum 800 words). Please use examples of your professional experiences, including links to relevant resources:
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Why do you want to be the contract editor of the Toolkit?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Demonstrate your knowledge of scholarly communication issues by discussing two topics of your choice in detail.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What experience do you have in creating and maintaining online resources?<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Are there relevant experiences of which you would like us to be aware?<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Your resume.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The names and contact information for two references who have direct knowledge of your experience and expertise.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
<p>The single PDF application must be submitted via email <strong>by 5 p.m. Pacific on June 20, 2016</strong>, to Steven Harris, member of the ACRL Research and Scholarly Environment Committee, at
<a href="mailto:stevenharris@unr.edu" target="_blank">stevenharris@unr.edu</a>. 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.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p>If you have questions of any kind, don’t hesitate to contact Steven Harris at <a href="mailto:stevenharris@unr.edu" target="_blank">
stevenharris@unr.edu</a> or <a href="tel:%28775%29%20682-5671" value="+17756825671" target="_blank">(775) 682-5671</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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