Position Announcement: Information Systems Librarian

[Camille Clark Wallin]

The following position announcement has been cross-posted to several 
discussion lists.  Please excuse the duplication.
     
     
     
INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN (entry-level) 
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to Director of Library Systems, the successful 
candidate will coordinate staff training and the implementation and 
development of the Libraries' electronic information resources, including 
the integrated online library system, WWW resources, commercial and 
government CD-ROMs, and other local and remote information services. The 
successful candidate will work with three technical support staff and 
student assistants.
     
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; excellent oral, 
written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work 
effectively with faculty and students; ability to work independently and 
cooperatively in a changing environment, and a willingness to accept new 
responsibilities. Professional growth and service in keeping with 
university standards for promotion and tenure is expected. Academic 
training or experience in information technology; familiarity with 
electronic resources including the Internet, World Wide Web, computer 
networks, and CD-ROMs; experience with an integrated online library system; 
familiarity with microcomputer hardware and software in a DOS / Windows 
environment; knowledge of developments and trends in networked resources 
and services. DESIRED: Experience in an academic library; familiarity with 
the INNOPAC system, emerging technologies associated with Web-based 
systems, and client/server architecture; electronic resources instruction 
experience. Due to the rapidly changing nature of library systems, 
preference will be given to candidates who have had library systems 
experience within the past year. An instructor appointment (Rank I) will be 
eligible to apply for tenure-track status when Library Faculty Bylaws 
requirements for assistant professor (Rank II) have been met.
     
SALARY RANGE: Salary is competitive and dependent on experience and 
qualifications; 12-month contracts with 24 days annual leave, retirement 
options, health insurance, no state income tax. The University has an 
excellent fringe benefits package.
     
THE SETTING: UNLV is a premier urban university located in the vibrant city 
of Las Vegas and is surrounded by the Mojave Desert. UNLV is the state's 
largest comprehensive, doctoral degree granting institution with 20,000 
students and more than 600 full-time faculty. UNLV provides traditional and 
professional academic programs for a diverse student body and encourages 
innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning and 
scholarship. For more information, see the UNLV World Wide Web site at: 
http://www.unlv.edu.
     
APPLICATION DEADLINE & DETAILS: Send letter of application, resume, and names, 
addresses, telephone numbers, and E-mail addresses of three professional 
references to: Camille Clark Wallin, Chair, Information Systems Librarian Search
Committee; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; James R. Dickinson Library; 4505 
Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154-7001; position is contingent upon funding.
Review of applications begins 1 May 1997 and will continue until the position is
filled.
     
UNLV is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.