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Job no: 497498
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
Seton Hall University Libraries invites applications for our Scholarly Communications Librarian position. This is a permanent full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position. We seek a tech-savvy individual to work with faculty and systems to showcase, manage, and analyze SHU’s scholarly output.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Collection Services, the Scholarly Communications Librarian performs a variety of work with library faculty and staff, faculty departments, and campus partners to develop and implement research information management software, assist with the institutional repository and faculty metrics. The successful candidate will develop promotional material and provide training and support online and in-person for the SHU community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Facilitates requests for faculty scholarly metrics reports; provides consultation services to faculty for creating a faculty profile page and on the use of research metrics, from various bibliometric and altmetric resources, such as Scopus, SHU’s institutional repository (Digital Commons), ORCID, Faculty Success, Pure4EGS, and other similar platforms.
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Primary point of contact for the Libraries’ role in finalizing and registering doctoral dissertations and master’s theses.
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Creates and maintains training and marketing material related to research information management.
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Prepares reports and presentations for faculty, departments, and research centers.
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Works closely with external vendors and campus partners to solve technical issues related to scholarly communications platforms.
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Participates in reference, library instruction, and leading workshops.
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Participates as an active member of the Libraries’ Research Data Services unit.
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Assists in assessment and migration of new technologies.
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Assists in the implementation of new digital services.
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Creates and enhances resources for scholarly communications related topics, including compliance with IRB guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
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ALA-accredited master's degree in library science and information studies.
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Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience.
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Experience with institutional repository software such as Digital Commons.
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Familiarity with scholarly metrics and digital identifiers such as ORCID and data sources (e.g. Scopus, Google Scholar, and SciVal).
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Basic knowledge of copyright and Open Access principles.
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Experience with project management, solving technical issues, and communicating with vendors.
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Experience with consulting, training, and writing technical documentation.
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Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing).
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Experience with reference and teaching.
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Commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in our workplace, as well as in the systems, services, and collections we build.
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Commitment to supporting the Mission of the University and servant leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
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Experience overseeing staff and student assistants.
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Experience with research information management tools.
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Experience with data visualization and data analysis.
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Current knowledge of web and digital content technologies, and standards of interoperability, usability, and accessibility for the web.
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Experience with ATLAS.ti, Qualtrics, ArcGIS, STATA, and/or MATLAB.
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Experience teaching information literacy classes.
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Experience teaching data services workshops.
Salary Range:
$58,359 - $64,843
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide 3 professional references that we may contact.
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Scholarly Communications Librarian
Job no: 497498
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
Seton Hall University Libraries invites applications for our Scholarly Communications Librarian position. This is a permanent full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position. We seek a tech-savvy individual to work with faculty and systems to showcase, manage, and analyze SHU’s scholarly output.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Collection Services, the Scholarly Communications Librarian performs a variety of work with library faculty and staff, faculty departments, and campus partners to develop and implement research information management software, assist with the institutional repository and faculty metrics. The successful candidate will develop promotional material and provide training and support online and in-person for the SHU community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Facilitates requests for faculty scholarly metrics reports; provides consultation services to faculty for creating a faculty profile page and on the use of research metrics, from various bibliometric and altmetric resources, such as Scopus, SHU’s institutional repository (Digital Commons), ORCID, Faculty Success, Pure4EGS, and other similar platforms.
-
Primary point of contact for the Libraries’ role in finalizing and registering doctoral dissertations and master’s theses.
-
Creates and maintains training and marketing material related to research information management.
-
Prepares reports and presentations for faculty, departments, and research centers.
-
Works closely with external vendors and campus partners to solve technical issues related to scholarly communications platforms.
-
Participates in reference, library instruction, and leading workshops.
-
Participates as an active member of the Libraries’ Research Data Services unit.
-
Assists in assessment and migration of new technologies.
-
Assists in the implementation of new digital services.
-
Creates and enhances resources for scholarly communications related topics, including compliance with IRB guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
-
ALA-accredited master's degree in library science and information studies.
-
Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience.
-
Experience with institutional repository software such as Digital Commons.
-
Familiarity with scholarly metrics and digital identifiers such as ORCID and data sources (e.g. Scopus, Google Scholar, and SciVal).
-
Basic knowledge of copyright and Open Access principles.
-
Experience with project management, solving technical issues, and communicating with vendors.
-
Experience with consulting, training, and writing technical documentation.
-
Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing).
-
Experience with reference and teaching.
-
Commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in our workplace, as well as in the systems, services, and collections we build.
-
Commitment to supporting the Mission of the University and servant leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
-
Experience overseeing staff and student assistants.
-
Experience with research information management tools.
-
Experience with data visualization and data analysis.
-
Current knowledge of web and digital content technologies, and standards of interoperability, usability, and accessibility for the web.
-
Experience with ATLAS.ti, Qualtrics, ArcGIS, STATA, and/or MATLAB.
-
Experience teaching information literacy classes.
-
Experience teaching data services workshops.
Salary Range:
$58,359 - $64,843
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide 3 professional references that we may contact.
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Media Relations Specialist
Frame your credentials around PR specifically
CBP officers assess whether your degree field matches the Public Relations Specialist category. A communications or journalism degree maps cleanly. A general business degree needs a strong supplemental credential evaluation showing PR-specific coursework.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Large media companies, corporate communications teams, and PR agencies that regularly sponsor work visa candidates are more likely to provide the offer letter and support documentation the TN visa process requires without internal delays.
Search for verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Media Relations Specialist openings by TN visa sponsorship status, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process. Start your search there before targeting individual company career pages.
Negotiate the offer letter before accepting
Your TN offer letter must specify your title as Public Relations Specialist, your duties, your anticipated start date, and your salary. Gaps or vague job descriptions are a common CBP rejection trigger that delays your entry.
Understand how Mexican TN processing differs
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at the border. You must schedule a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico and attend in person. Build at least three to six weeks of consular processing time into your start date negotiation.
Prepare for job-duty questions at the border
Canadian citizens applying at a port of entry should expect CBP to ask how your day-to-day duties qualify as public relations work. Bring a one-page role summary that ties your specific tasks to the USMCA category definition.
Media Relations Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Relations Specialist role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, Media Relations Specialist positions typically qualify under the USMCA's Public Relations Specialist category. CBP looks for a direct match between your job duties and the category definition. Roles focused on media outreach, press relations, and communications strategy align well. Roles that blend PR with unrelated functions like sales or general marketing may face additional scrutiny at entry.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Media Relations Specialist jobs?
TN is almost always faster and more predictable for Canadian and Mexican professionals in this field. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that accepts roughly one in four registrants, then months of USCIS adjudication. TN for Canadians can be approved the same day at a port of entry with the right documentation. There is no annual cap for Canadians, and you can renew indefinitely as long as you hold qualifying employment.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title as Public Relations Specialist, a description of your duties, your anticipated start date, and confirmation that the position is temporary in nature. For Mexican citizens, the employer also supports the consular appointment process. Neither party files a petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants going through a port of entry.
How do I find Media Relations Specialist employers who are open to TN visa sponsorship?
Many employers are unfamiliar with TN sponsorship requirements even when they're willing to hire international candidates. Migrate Mate filters Media Relations Specialist job listings by TN visa sponsorship status, connecting you directly to employers already set up to support the process. This avoids wasted applications to companies that will decline once they learn about documentation requirements.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as a Media Relations Specialist?
Yes, but you need to obtain a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working there. Your TN status is employer-specific. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry again with a new offer letter. Mexican citizens need to return to a U.S. consulate in Mexico. Working for the new employer before the new TN is approved puts your status at risk.