REVISED Head Library Liaison Program UNLV University Libraries R0145891
REVISED Head Library Liaison Program UNLV University Libraries R0145891
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications forHead Library Liaison Program UNLV University Libraries R0145891
ROLE of the POSITION
Reporting to the Associate Dean/Division Director for Research and Education (RED) the Head Library Liaison Program provides leadership and strategic oversight of library services operations and staffing related to the Liaison Programs in order to foster collaboration advocacy and engagement across library units and with campus partners. The position drives the development planning and implementation of key programmatic elements such as upper undergraduate and graduate student teaching and learning activities information literacy initiatives outreach efforts online education and continuous assessment for upperlevel undergraduate and graduate students and academic faculty. As a faculty member the incumbent will be expected to participate in faculty governance and maintain an active service and scholarship portfolio in line with university tenure and promotion guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocacy and Collaboration:Cultivate strong partnerships between the liaison program and other library departments supporting the liaison librarians as they collaborate to develop programs and services which support research scholarship and teaching.
- Campus Coordination:Develop expertise about existing services and programs supporting teaching and research on campus and share that information with relevant library stakeholders. Collaborate with librarians and staff to develop interdisciplinary teams for program service development and design of cocurricular educational programs such as the Rebel Workshop series. Plan promote and execute events such as exhibitions lectures and public programs and coordinate the Libraries support of campuswide initiatives.
- Team Leadership Staff Supervision and Professional Development:Oversee the supervision mentoring and professional development of up to 10 liaison librarians and staff while supporting a culture of growth.
- Operational Management and Continuous Improvement:Continually assess and enhance the structural and administrative models for the liaison program. Ensure liaison portfolios are balanced strategically aligned and responsive to disciplinary expectations. Lead annual planning goalsetting and progress monitoring for the liaison program.
- Leadership within the Division:Contribute to divisional and librarywide planning and assessment. Participate in developing policies procedures and best practices that enhance service delivery and user engagement.
- Assessment and Technology Integration:Partner with the Director of Planning & Assessment and Library Technologies staff to assess program effectiveness identify areas for improvement and introduce new technologies that enhance service delivery.
- Other Responsibilities:Support fundraising grant writing and community engagement activities as appropriate. Contribute to the Libraries ongoing commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires an earned Masters Degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited program by the date of appointment.
- Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity including but not limited to gender ethnicity nationality sexual orientation ability income level of educational attainment and religion.
- At least five years of professional librarianship/information science experience.
- At least two years of experience as a librarian with one or more assigned liaison (or subjectspecific) responsibilities.
- At least two years of leadership/supervision experience.
- Demonstrated experience with reference/research support and library instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
- Knowledge of relevant trends in higher education and library liaisonship.
- Understanding of the academic librarys role in research teaching and learning and of current and emerging trends/issues.
- Demonstrated creative and innovative problemsolving skills flexibility and a strong commitment to service excellence.
- Ability to take initiative be selfdirected and demonstrate a commitment to innovation and creativity.
- Strong organizational project and time management skills to lead or coordinate multiple projects and work with minimal supervision.
- Experience developing partnerships with library and academic departments campus entities and state regional and national organizations.
- Demonstrated technological proficiency and capabilities working with personal computers and software the Web social media and libraryrelevant technologies.
- Demonstratedability to work in a changing collegial collaborative and inclusive environment that values the benefits of diverse perspectives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least three years of experience as a librarian with one or more assigned liaison (or subjectspecific) responsibilities.
- Experience developing partnerships with library and academic departments campus entities and state regional and national organizations.
- Understanding of the academic librarys role in research teaching and learning and of current and emerging trends/issues related to scholarly communication open access open educational resources information and data literacy research data management impact metrics and/or digital scholarship.
PROFILE of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
As a strong partner in research and student learning UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning at one of the nations fastest growing universities. University Libraries comprises Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80000 electronic journals 1.2 million volumes and 1.4 million ebooks. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 120 experienced faculty librarians professionals and staff members.
The Research and Education (RED) Division has seven departments (Library Liaisons Program; Educational Initiatives; Research Innovation & Creation; Access Services; Safety & Loss Prevention; Teacher Development & Resources Library; Immersive Learning Initiatives) three branch libraries (Architecture Studies Library Music Library and Teacher Development & Resources Library) and has 40 staff members of which 21 are library academic faculty. RED fosters collaborations that contribute to our users academic success research and lifelong learning. This mission is realized through instruction of learners; partnerships with faculty to create an integrated information literacyfocused curriculum; provision of targeted information resources; expert pointof need research assistance; and fostering competencies for lifelong inquiry.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUSVALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use ourCampus Valuesto guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstratesupport fordiversity equity and inclusiveness as well as leading a respectful positive work environment. The University Libraries values begin with our belief thateveryone deserves a welcoming inclusive and equitable environment where they are treated with respect and Libraries extends its 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.
SALARY
This is a fulltime 12month tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Rank II tenuretrack) or Associate (Rank III tenuretrack/tenure).Minimum starting salary is $75000 or commensuratewith the labor market.For more information on salary ranges please visitUNLV Salary Range.
In addition University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities: each position receives annual allotment for professional development activities.
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off sick leave and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCarddiscounts on and off campus
- Wellness programmingfor all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- A comprehensive onboarding programRebels: Onboard
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
*REVISED* HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names emails addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
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 onFriday February 28 2025.
Materials should be addressed toHead Library Liaison ProgramSearch Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contactUNLV Libraries Human Resources ator.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number<R0145891>in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application processyour application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 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 and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions 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 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at theOffice of Equal Employment & Title IXwebpage.
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 documentis available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
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Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
