Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian, UNLV Libraries [R0118469]

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. The University Libraries extends this commitment to diversity and equity in employment and especially welcomes applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who contribute to diversification.

PROFILE of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

As a strong partner in research and student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning with innovative services, entrepreneurial staff, outstanding digital collections, up-to-date technology, and internationally renowned Special Collections, including two research centers: the Center for Gaming Research and the Oral History Research Center. University Libraries is comprised of Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80,000 electronic journals and 1.7 million books, including e-books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 130 experienced faculty librarians and staff members supporting teaching, learning, research and creative endeavors at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. The Collections, Acquisitions, and Discovery (CAD) Division is comprised of three departments (Discovery Services, Continuing Resources and Collections, and Scholarly Communication Initiatives) and has 20 staff. CAD supports the University and Libraries' teaching, research and community engagement missions by acquiring, organizing, maintaining and making discoverable all needed and relevant materials, regardless of format and ownership, in the most efficient, effective and innovative ways possible.

ROLE of the POSITION

Reporting to the Head of Discovery Services, the Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian will work to enable timely, comprehensive and effective discovery of UNLV Libraries collections with particular focus on Special Collections and Archives.

The Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian will serve as the lead cataloger for materials in Special Collections and Archives, working closely with colleagues in the Discovery Services department and in the Libraries' Special Collections and Archives division to enable discovery of materials in all formats, including monographs, serials, media, and archival collections. Arrangement, processing and archival description of materials are managed by the Special Collections and Archives Technical Services department; the role of the Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian is focused on completing the cataloging and ensuring materials are described to local, national and international standards with original cataloging records contributed to OCLC WorldCat.

The Libraries' strategic plan advocates for the contribution of knowledge and expertise to global conversations and initiatives. To support this direction and improve the representation of access points relevant to the Libraries' unique and regional collections, the Libraries has an articulated goal to join cooperative efforts such as the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC)'s Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) and Subject Authority Cooperative (SACO) programs. The Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian will lead this direction and will be expected to work collaboratively with library catalogers to successfully achieve this goal. The department will also be exploring additional participation in conversations and initiatives related to linked data and standards work, and the incumbent will have the opportunity to help define this participation.

The Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian will also contribute to work across the department by participating in the ongoing development and reconciliation of cataloging policies and workflows. The incumbent may also serve as cataloger for additional specific portions of the Libraries' collections to be assigned based on the candidate's interests and skill set within the context of the priorities of the Libraries and the Libraries' strategic plan.

As a faculty member, the incumbent will be expected to engage in scholarly activities and to provide service to the university, community, and profession in accordance with UNLV and University Libraries standards for promotion and tenure.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an earned Master's Degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited program by the date of appointment.

Required

• Competence and sensitivity in working at a university in which students, faculty, and staff are broadly diverse with regard to many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
• Strong working knowledge of cataloging standards and practices (both MARC and non-MARC).
• Three years of recent original cataloging experience using OCLC Connexion and contributing records to OCLC WorldCat.
• Experience cataloging using RDA, LCC and LCSH.
• Experience cataloging unique materials such as archival collections and/or oral histories.
• Experience with name/subject authority work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Aptitude for complex, analytical, and technical work with an attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience with the Ex Libris Alma library services platform and Primo discovery layer.
• Experience contributing name authority records through NACO or submitting proposals through SACO.
• Experience with tools used to batch manipulate metadata such as MarcEdit, OpenRefine, etc.
• Experience with archives information management systems such as ArchivesSpace, and standards for archival description such as DACS.
• Experience in an additional specialized area of cataloging such as serials, maps, or government documents.

SALARY RANGE

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at Rank II (equivalent to an Assistant Professor) or a tenure-track/tenured position at Rank III (equivalent to an Associate Professor). Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. The position is contingent upon funding with a minimum starting salary of $65,000.

UNLV and the Libraries provide a rich array of benefits including a generous 401 (a) retirement plan with a 15.25% university match of the employee's 15.25% contribution; HSA / FSA options; 24 days of annual leave and 11 days of holiday leave; 30 days of initial sick leave which accrues at 2 days/month after the first year of employment; grant-in-aid benefits for university courses; and more as detailed at https://www.unlv.edu/hr/benefits. The Libraries provide generous support for individual professional development, and residents of Nevada enjoy no state income tax. Home to many major annual conventions, Las Vegas is one of the best-connected cities in America and the nearest major city to several of the nation's richest natural treasures. In addition to the world renowned Las Vegas Strip providing a variety of culinary and entertainment opportunities, Las Vegas is home to five professional athletic organizations and continues to expand local cultural opportunities, including the internationally recognized Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

To learn more about living in Las Vegas visit our guide at https://guides.library.unlv.edu/lasvegas/welcome.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, emails and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on November 1, 2019, and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Specialized Collections Catalog Librarian, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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