From heila.pienaar at up.ac.za Tue Jul 5 12:44:13 2022 From: heila.pienaar at up.ac.za (Heila Pienaar) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2022 12:44:13 +0200 Subject: [IRTalk] Who Uses Open Access Research? Evidence from the use of US National Academies Reports | Impact of Social Sciences Message-ID: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2022/05/05/who-uses-open-access-research-evidence-from-the-use-of-us-national-academies-reports/ Dr Heila Pienaar Research Associate Department of Information Science University of Pretoria CV: https://www.scribd.com/document/565746035/Dr-Heila-Pienaar-Conventional-CV -- This message and attachments are subject to a disclaimer. Please refer to  http://upnet.up.ac.za/services/it/documentation/docs/004167.pdf  for full details. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bernie.folan at oaspa.org Thu Jul 7 11:15:00 2022 From: bernie.folan at oaspa.org (Bernie Folan) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2022 10:15:00 +0100 Subject: [IRTalk] Recording now available OASPA June 2022 Webinar: Normalizing Open Research practices via grassroots community-building In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The recording of last week's webinar entitled *Normalizing Open Research practices via grassroots community-building *can now be found at this link . There are also links to panelists slides, some resources shared via the webinar chat channel and a link to a guest post summarising some of the webinar's takeaways. We thank all of our speakers, our chair and all attendees for their work in advance and on the day of the webinar. We are grateful to our 2022 webinar sponsors - Hindawi, Atypon, Royal Society of Chemistry and TrendMD - for their support which enables us to make our webinars available to everyone. 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URL: From lazarus.matizirofa at up.ac.za Fri Jul 22 13:02:45 2022 From: lazarus.matizirofa at up.ac.za (Gallant Matizirofa) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:02:45 +0200 Subject: [IRTalk] VACANCY - MANAGER: SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION & REPOSITORIES In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER: SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION & REPOSITORIES PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6 *In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.* *The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.* RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be responsible for: - Leading and promoting scholarly communications services, dissemination of the University’s scholarship widely through open, public and emerging forms of scholarship; - Ensuring secure digital assets for the future by developing the preservation service and unique digital scholarship collections; - Leading, managing, and developing scholarly communication and research support teams; driving effective performance through identification of efficient and effective practices and ensuring the design and delivery of feedback mechanisms to support service improvement; - Leading collaboration on deployment and strengthening of Library services directed at the provision of open publishing resources, tools and technologies; - Leading advocacy for open science and the right to use information; - Developing cohesive offerings that support visibility initiatives and provide research services including citation and altmetrics; - Participating in the development of institutional policies on scholarly communication topics such as open access, data management, and data curation; - Collaborating with faculty, students, and staff on research projects across campus to integrate scholarly communication-related services; - Surveying and assessing the institution's needs for scholarly communication services and programs; - Contributing to department strategic projects including areas of copyright, predatory academic practice, Open Access transformative agreements that advance research; - Leading and implementing strategies that assist researchers to achieve maximum benefits of research data management; - Repository management including providing analytics on repository usage and performance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - A four-year B degree in Library and Information Science or an Honours degree in Information Science/Library Science (e.g. BIS, BLS, BIBL); - Five years’ experience of which two years is in a supervisory/management position in the following: - Working as a specialist scholarly communication or RDM librarian; - Experience in an academic or research library setting; - Experience in a supervisory/management position; - Experience and skills in copyright, legal and ethical matters related to open access (OA) and research data management, and familiarity with rights management issues in digital environments; - Experience providing guidance and support to researchers and scholars related to (a) open access and RDM, (b) Copyright and Intellectual Property l icensing. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): - Knowledge of copyright holder permissions and creative commons licenses; - Knowledge and understanding of data management principles; - High level of ICT skills including knowledge of metadata schemas; - Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working collaboratively in a team; - Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; - Project management skills; - Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially MS Word and MS Excel; - Knowledge of research impact metrics documentation and analysis methods, e.g. bibliometrics, Altmetrics, Webometrics or Google Scholar; - Knowledge of using publishing platforms (e.g. Open journal systems and Open Monograph Project; - Familiarity with metadata standards and formats used in digital research environments; - Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property legislation. ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: - A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent advanced Degree; - A law qualification or background, including Copyright and Intellectual Property legislation as a subject; - Experience providing instruction (training) in an academic environment. PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments and/or psychometric testing as part of the selection process. The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers at UP. In applying for this post, please attach: - A comprehensive CV; - Certified copies of qualifications; - Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact. CLOSING DATE: 5 August 2022 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. ENQUIRIES: Ms Jeovitah Chimhamhiwa, Tel: (012) 420 6149 for application-related enquiries and Mr Lazarus Matizirofa, Tel: (012) 420 2021 for enquiries relating to the post content. Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. *The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.* *In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.* *All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.* *By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.* *The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.* -- This message and attachments are subject to a disclaimer. 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URL: From lazarus.matizirofa at up.ac.za Fri Jul 22 13:03:55 2022 From: lazarus.matizirofa at up.ac.za (Gallant Matizirofa) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:03:55 +0200 Subject: [IRTalk] VACANCY - SENIOR COORDINATOR: RESEARCH COMMONS In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES SENIOR COORDINATOR: RESEARCH COMMONS PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7 *In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.* *The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.* RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be responsible for: - Proactive identification of the current and future information needs of clients; - Improving research enablement, scientometrics (bibliometrics, altmetrics, webometrics), patent searching and professional knowledge and skills continuously; - Contributing to the strategy formulation, implementation and ensure operational plans for the Research Commons are in place as a member of DLS management team; - Delivering a proactive, effective and efficient research support service that advance research and international profile of the University; - Strategic partnering with the Department of Research and Innovation in planning and implementing the Early Career Academic and Postgraduate workshops; - Designing customised information products and services relevant to clients’ needs; - Marketing information products and services; - Supporting research activities of the relevant client groups; - Facilitating information access process; - Participating in organisational initiatives/projects; - Leading and coordinating all UP Research Commons. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - A four-year library degree (e.g B.Bibl, Degree plus PG Dip.LIS or B.Inf (Hons); - Four years’ experience in the following: - Research experience; - Training and presenting experience (both physical and virtually using variety of tools); - Coordinator responsibilities of a unit/section. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): - Knowledge or experience in the various research processes; - Bibliometric knowledge and skills; - Training and presentation experience (both physical and virtually using a variety of tools); - Building information retrieval strategies; - Knowledge of Libguides and Blackboard; - Supervision skills; - Marketing methods/procedures; - Information management skills; - Information analyzing, evaluating and organizing skills; - Negotiation skills; - Emotional intelligence; - Communication skills across cultural borders; - Marketing skills; - Creativity and innovation; - Adaptability. ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: - A Masters in Library and Information Science or related fields. - Two years’ experience in the following: - Bibliometric and research support; - Patent searching (prior art searching); - Liaising and serving executive or related high profile clients. PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments and/or psychometric testing as part of the selection process. The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers at UP. In applying for this post, please attach: - A comprehensive CV; - Certified copies of qualifications; - Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact. CLOSING DATE: 5 August 2022 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. ENQUIRIES: Mr Gojiwe Malobola: gojiwe.malobola at up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 3122 for application-related enquiries and Ms Anna Siwela: anna.siwela at p.ac.za Tel: (012) 420 2845 for post related content. Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. *The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.* *In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.* *All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.* *By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.* *The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.* -- This message and attachments are subject to a disclaimer. 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URL: From lazarus.matizirofa at up.ac.za Fri Jul 22 13:05:27 2022 From: lazarus.matizirofa at up.ac.za (Gallant Matizirofa) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:05:27 +0200 Subject: [IRTalk] VACANCY - MANAGER: FACULTY LIBRARY - FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER: FACULTY LIBRARY - FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6 *In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.* *The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.* KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be responsible for: - Providing strategic professional leadership and facilitate the development of responsive plans that align with DLS, Faculty and institutional priorities; - Contributing to the strategy formulation, implementation and ensure operational plans for Faculty library are in place as a member of DLS management team; - Facilitating support for all departments/centres/units in the Faculties with their information needs and services to advance research and the international profile of the institution; - Representing the Library in Faculties and engage with Deans, Deputy Deans, HOD’s, staff and students; - Management of resources: physical, financial and technologies; - Manage the development of staff for effectiveness in enriching the student experience and learning; - Promoting the Department of Library Services; - Leading the team and overseeing HR and staff performance management; - Managing information resources in line with current trends that support research, teaching and learning needs of the faculty; - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Library qualification (e.g. B.Bibl, Degree plus PG Dip.LIS or B.Inf (Hons) AND or a relevant Honors; - Experience in the following: - A minimum of 6 years’ working experience in an academic library or research library of which 2 years should be in management; - Working as an Information Specialist with knowledge of the subject and work environment of the primary users; - Research process; - The use and impact of information technology; - Understanding of various publishing models. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): - Expert knowledge of the subject and work environment of the primary users; - Knowledge of the research process; - Expert knowledge of relevant information resources; - The ability to organise information and make it available to the community; - Knowledge of marketing of DLS services and products; - The ability to identify training needs and provide relevant training; - Ability to benchmark services and products; - Knowledge of legal requirements with regards to information distribution and information media; - Expert knowledge of training and evaluation methods; - Creativity, innovation and adaptability; - Client focused; - Emotional intelligence; - Financial Management skills; - Relevant information technology (Software and Hardware); - Negotiating skills. ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: - A master’s degree; - Subject related qualifications; - A Valid Driver’s Licence. PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process. The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers at UP. In applying for this post, please attach: - A comprehensive CV; - Certified copies of qualifications; - Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact. CLOSING DATE: 5 August 2022 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. ENQUIRIES: Mr Gojiwe Malobola: gojiwe.malobola at up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 3122 for application-related enquiries and Ms Anna Siwela: anna.siwela at p.ac.za Tel: (012) 420 2845 for post related content. Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. *The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.* *In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.* *All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.* *By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.* *The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.* -- This message and attachments are subject to a disclaimer. 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