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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Head, Discovery Services (Librarian II/III), UNLV University Libraries [R0143691]

ROLE of the POSITION

UNLV University Libraries seeks nominations and applications for an innovative and collaborative tenure-track/tenured faculty member to serve as the Head, Discovery Services. The Head of Discovery Services Librarian is a leadership role in the Libraries ensuring timely, comprehensive and effective discovery and access to library collections in all formats. Reporting to the Director of Collections, Discovery and Scholarly Communication (CDSC), the incumbent oversees the work of the Discovery Services department bringing expertise, vision and strategic direction to all aspects of the department’s work which includes original and copy cataloging; authority control; management of the Libraries’ discovery layer, Primo; bibliographic database maintenance/data integrity; and development of standards and policies for bibliographic control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor and motivate Discovery Services staff, overseeing tasks and workloads and facilitating professional development, training and learning. Current department staffing: 3 academic faculty, 1 administrative faculty, 2 classified staff. 5 staff are direct reports of this position.
• Provide strategic leadership for cataloging and discovery of library collections in all formats, languages, and specializations acquired by UNLV Libraries. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate operations and workflows, establish policies and procedures and set priorities.
• Serve as the Chair of the Libraries’ Primo Product Team and lead the management and oversight of Primo for UNLV Libraries.
• Participate in the oversight and effective use of the Alma Library Services Platform. Lead efforts to fully leverage system capabilities for department processes including creation of description, batch loading, reporting and analysis, and database maintenance.
• Maintain current knowledge of national and international developments in search, discovery, cataloging, classification, metadata, and bibliographic and authority control. Integrate these evolving standards and practices into Libraries workflows and processes, as appropriate.
• Collaborate and partner with colleagues across the Libraries to establish workflows, determine priorities and understand needs. Key stakeholders include staff in Special Collections and Archives, Continuing Resources and Collections, Library Technologies, Research and Education and the School of Medicine Library.
• Foster innovative approaches to improve discovery of collections and maintain/improve data integrity, utilizing tools (e.g. MarcEdit), scripting languages (e.g. Python, XSLT, etc.) and system integrations as appropriate.
• Utilize knowledge and expertise to assist staff in developing Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) NACO submissions and identify opportunities to participate in additional national programs.
• Represent the library in consortia and professional organizations.
• 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.

*REVISED* MINIMUM 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.

• 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.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to successfully supervise and mentor staff.
• Proven ability to lead and innovate in a collaborative and complex environment.
• Evidence of strong communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, coordinate, and implement projects and manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

*REVISED* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards such as RDA, MARC, and LC Subject Headings.
• Knowledge of metadata schemas, formats, standards, and protocols.
• Experience managing a discovery layer such as Primo.
• Knowledge of linked data and emerging and evolving standards, practices, and frameworks for bibliographic metadata, including BIBFRAME and the Official RDA Toolkit.
• Knowledge of critical issues in cataloging including standards and best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion in description.
• Experience contributing name authority records through NACO or submitting proposals through SACO.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Rank II, tenure-track) or Associate (Rank III, tenure-track/tenure). Minimum starting salary is $75,000, or commensurate with the labor market. For more information on salary ranges please visit UNLV Salary Range.

In addition, University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities: each position receives annual allotment for professional development activities. Benefits information is available here: https://www.unlv.edu/hr/benefits.

*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 immediately and best consideration will be given for materials submitted as soon as possible.

Materials should be addressed to Head, Discovery Services, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Libraries Human Resources at (702) 895-2286 or library.searches@unlv.edu.