Electronic Services Reference Librarian at the William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV

Submitted by Joshua Brauer on November 21, 2007 - 5:01pm.

The Wiener-Rogers Law Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track position of Electronic Services Reference Librarian (ESRL). The Library seeks a personable, energetic, and motivated individual who will provide electronic information processes and services to faculty, students and other patrons.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Electronic Services Reference Librarian will administer policies and programs for electronic resources and electronic instruction, and coordinates with other departments in developing such policies and programs for the library as a whole. The ESRL is primarily responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of access and electronic information services. The ESRL 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 (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:
Candidates must possess an ABA accredited J.D. and an ALA accredited M.L.S. or equivalent, or having completed one of the degrees, is in the process of completing the other degree by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Demonstrated experience with legal research materials, techniques and strategies, especially electronic resources. Strong service orientation and an ability to work well with others; and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of web-based subscription services, web-based instructional technology tools, and Internet resources

Preferred:
Knowledge of HTML and web-authoring tools; demonstrated experience with creating and maintaining web pages. Experience with database design. Familiarity with library computer applications and desktop Windows software and internet based-communication tools such as blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Knowledge of Digitization Projects, E-Reserves, Database Projects, and Licensing Agreements.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time tenure-track, twelve-month academic faculty position at Rank II (equivalent to an Assistant Professor). Salary competitive and contingent on labor market. This position is contingent upon funding. Excellent medical and retirement benefits; 24 days sick leave, 24 days vacation, 11 holidays; no state income tax.

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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 Jen Martens at (702) 895-3886 or hrsearch@unlv.edu

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