[CANMEDLIB] CALL: EBLIP Journal is seeking a Communications Officer

[EBLIP Journal]

*Call for Applicants for EBLIP Journal: Communications Officer*

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 June 2022 and serve a three-year term (with possibility of
renewal).

The Communications Officer will be responsible for:
• Developing and implementing a communications plan for the journal.
• Developing, designing, writing, and editing material to promote the
journal in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief. This can include email
messages to mail lists, postings on social media, and announcements in the
EBLIP journal.
• Communicating and consulting with the Editor-in-Chief on a regular basis.
• Attending Editorial Board meetings via Zoom on a quarterly basis.
• Ensuring that all deadlines are met.

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 resume/CV and cover letter indicating
areas of strength they would bring to the role to Ann Medaille,
Editor-in-Chief, at amedaille at unr.edu by April 15, 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.
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