This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The following message was enclosed: Apologies for duplication. _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000508838-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Head of Basque Library -- Univeristy of NV Reno -- Nevada The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Librarian with a strong commitment to public service to manage its internationally-known Basque Library. This is a tenure-track library faculty position reporting to the Director of Research Services. This position establishes goals, priorities, and policies for the Basque Library. The chosen candidate will develop, promote, and deliver customized library services based on knowledge of Basque information resources. In-depth research assistance to on-campus users, including visiting researchers from the Basque country and around the world, is a major facet of this position. He/she will be expected to create and promote positive relationships with the Basque diaspora, particularly the Basque community in the United States. The head Basque librarian position offers an excellent opportunity for a serious Basque scholar to engage in research, publication, and service activities as well as working with an established library staff to articulate goals, policies, and service objectives to the university community and other clientele. The University of Nevada, Reno is Nevada's major research institution with a student body of over 16,000, located on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevadas only thirty-five miles from Lake Tahoe. Qualifications include an ALA accredited MLS or equivalent international degree in library science; two years of professional-level library experience; ability to communicate orally and in writing with users, vendors, project partners and co-workers in English and Spanish; potential to meet requirements for university tenure and promotion. Preference will be given to candidates with strong commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services; web development skills and knowledge of emerging technologies; excellent interpersonal skills; knowledge of the Basque language and culture; knowledge of French; and supervisory experience. Compensation: Salary range $46,305-$71,239 depending upon experience. TIAA/CREF and other retirement options; 24 vacation days per year; generous sick leave. No state income tax or FICA. Tuition and educational benefits for self and family. For further information and application requirements please go to www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52323 _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education