Head of Electronic and Information
Services
Institution: University of Nevada
Las Vegas
Location: NV – Las Vegas
Application Due: Open Until Filled
The Wiener-Rogers Law Library at
the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track
position of Head of Electronic and Information Services. The Library seeks
a personable, energetic, and motivated individual who will coordinate and
oversee all electronic information processes and services provided to faculty,
students and other patrons.
Responsibilities: The Head
of Electronic and Information Services provides leadership in policy and
program development in electronic resources and electronic instruction,
and coordinates with other departments in developing policies and programs
for the library as a whole. The Head is primarily responsible for day-to-day
management and coordination of access and electronic information services
and the Circulation Department. The Head of Electronic and Information
Services provides service-oriented reference and research assistance to
patrons of the law library including faculty, students and public patrons
(some evening hours required); participates in the library’s faculty liaison
program (requires research assistance to law faculty); provides instruction
as part of the Advanced Legal Research course and in a variety of other
capacities; serves on law library, law school and university committees;
and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Required
-Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited
institution and a JD from an ABA-accredited institution with a minimum
of 2 years of experience in an academic law library is required. Demonstrated
experience with legal research materials, techniques and strategies; especially
electronic resources. Substantial knowledge of web-based subscription
services, web-based instructional technology tools, and Internet resources.
Knowledge of HTML and web-authoring tools; demonstrated experience with
creating and maintaining web pages. Strong service orientation and
an ability to work well with others; and excellent interpersonal, organizational,
and communication skills. Preferred - Experience with database design.
Demonstrated familiarity with library computer applications and desktop
Windows software and internet based-communication tools such as blogs,
wikis, and podcasting. Knowledge of Circulation functions including
Innovative Circ Enhancements; ILL Enhancements; Reserve Enhancements; Other
Subsystems, and OCLC ILL System planning. Direct experience with
Digitization Projects, E-Reserves, Database Projects, RFID, and Licensing
Agreements.
Salary: This is a full-time tenure-track,
twelve-month academic faculty position at Rank II (equivalent to an Assistant
Professor). Position contingent upon funding. Salary competitive and contingent
on labor market; not less than $59,000.
If you are interested in applying
for this position please go to http://hrsearch.unlv.edu
to submit a letter of interest,
a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references who may
be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualifications.
Initial review of materials will be based on this information. The review
of materials will begin immediately. For assistance with UNLV’s online
applicant portal, contact Bob Sitts at (702) 895-1655 or [log in to unmask]
UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
