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DOI: 10.18438/eblip30223
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
(EBLIP), a peer reviewed open access journal published since
2006, seeks
to fill the position of Communications
Officer. The successful candidate will be expected to begin their role by
November 2022 and serve a three-year term (with possibility of renewal).
The Communications Officer will be responsible
for:
The
ideal candidate for Communications Officer will have skills and knowledge in
areas of communications, preferably in the scholarly/academic realm. Excellent
written communication skills in English are required. Experience with social
media, developing and executing communication plans, and an
interest in evidence based librarianship and open access are considered assets.
This position requires dedicated time on a regular basis, and it is therefore
essential that interested persons ensure available time to devote to this
position prior to applying. It is estimated that the workload is approximately
5-10 hours per month.
Interested persons should send a cover letter,
indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role, and resume/CV as a
single PDF file to Ann Medaille, Editor-in-Chief, at amedaille@unr.edu by October 10, 2022. Please email Ann
with any questions.
**Please
note that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a
non-profit, open access journal, and all positions are voluntary and unpaid.
About
the journal:
Published
quarterly and hosted by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open
access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals
interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access to
librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of
relevant research from the library literature, Evidence Based Library and
Information Practice enables librarians to practice their profession in an
evidence based manner. Please visit the Evidence
Based Library and Information Practice web site (https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.php/EBLIP) for
further information about the journal.