job posting

[Megan Fitch]

Information Systems Librarian 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  UNLV Libraries is seeking a service-oriented librarian,
at the assistant professor rank, for the position of Information Systems
Librarian.  The successful candidate will help coordinate the UNLV
Libraries' Website and the evaluation, development, and implementation of
the Libraries' future electronic information resources and digital
initiatives.  The successful candidate will assist in tracking current and
future information technologies, initiatives, and services; provide staff
assistance and/or training with common desktop applications, and assume
other responsibilities as assigned.  The successful candidate may work
regular hours at one or more public services desks.  This position will
report to the Head of the Library Systems Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program
or international equivalent; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills; knowledge of electronic information resources;
knowledge of microcomputer applications in libraries; demonstrated
aptitude for learning new technology; evidence of creative application of
information technologies to meet user needs; familiarity with HTML.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Proven documentation skills; experience with
multimedia applications and technologies; experience with database
creation, publishing, and management in a shared or web-based environment;
experience with Web authoring and scripting languages/standards such as
SGML, DHTML, VRML, XML, CSS, CGI, PERL, and/or JavaScript; experience with
Website development and maintenance applications, including imaging
software; experience with Internet communications tools and applications;
reference services experience.

SALARY RANGE: This is a tenure-track position. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience. The University has an excellent fringe
benefits package.

THE SETTING: UNLV is Nevada's largest comprehensive,
doctoral-degree-granting institution with 22,500 students and more than
700 full-time faculty. The UNLV libraries are comprised of the main James
R. Dickinson Library, the Curriculum Materials Library, the Architecture
Studies Library, and a soon-to-be constructed Music Library. Construction
on a new main library, the Lied Library, began in early 1998. This 300,000
square foot, $51 million facility will include an Information Commons and
a fully wired four-classroom Collaborative Learning Center.  For
additional information, see the UNLV World Wide Web site at
http://www.unlv.edu. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE & DETAILS: Send letter of application, resume, and
the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three
professional references to:  Megan Fitch, Chair; Information Systems
Librarian Search Committee; James R. Dickinson Library; University of
Nevada, Las Vegas; 4505 Maryland Parkway Box 457001; Las Vegas, NV
89154-7001. Review of applications will begin February 25, 2000 and will
continue until the position is filled.  Specific questions may be
addressed to Megan Fitch, Search Committee Chair, at mfitch at nevada.edu, or
call (702) 895-3286. 

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Persons are
selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, sex, age,
national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability or veteran
status.