The Wiener-Rogers Law Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track position of Electronic Services Reference Librarian (ESRL). The Library seeks a personable, energetic, and motivated individual who will provide electronic information processes and services to faculty, students and other patrons.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Electronic Services Reference Librarian will administer policies and programs for electronic resources and electronic instruction, and coordinates with other departments in developing such policies and programs for the library as a whole. The ESRL is primarily responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of access and electronic information services. The ESRL provides service-oriented reference and research assistance to patrons of the law library including faculty, students and public patrons (some evening hours required); participates in the library's faculty liaison program (research assistance to law faculty); provides instruction as part of the Advanced Legal Research course and in a variety of other capacities; serves on law library, law school and university committees; and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Candidates must possess an ABA accredited J.D. and an ALA accredited M.L.S. or equivalent, or having completed one of the degrees, is in the process of completing the other degree by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Demonstrated experience with legal research materials, techniques and strategies, especially electronic resources. Strong service orientation and an ability to work well with others; and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of web-based subscription services, web-based instructional technology tools, and Internet resources

Preferred:
Knowledge of HTML and web-authoring tools; demonstrated experience with creating and maintaining web pages. Experience with database design. Familiarity with library computer applications and desktop Windows software and internet based-communication tools such as blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Knowledge of Digitization Projects, E-Reserves, Database Projects, and Licensing Agreements.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time tenure-track, twelve-month academic faculty position at Rank II (equivalent to an Assistant Professor). Salary competitive and contingent on labor market. This position is contingent upon funding. Excellent medical and retirement benefits; 24 days sick leave, 24 days vacation, 11 holidays; no state income tax.

National Geographic recently voted Las Vegas #1 Best Place to Live and Play due to financial opportunity and "more outdoor action within a 200-mile radius than any other major town in the nation." With 320 days of sunshine and winter temperatures averaging approximately 65 degrees it is easy to enjoy six national parks, two national recreation areas, 13 state parks and millions of acres of national forest within a 200 mile perimeter. Less than an hour from Las Vegas you can enjoy mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting, rock climbing and relaxing at geographically diverse sites such as Mt. Charleston at nearly 12,000 feet, the stunning red sandstone formations of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and the dramatic Mohave Desert.

If you are interested in applying for this position please go to http://hrsearch.unlv.edu to submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualifications. Initial review of materials will be based on this information. The review of materials will begin immediately. For assistance with UNLV's online applicant portal, contact Jen Martens at (702) 895-3886 or hrsearch@unlv.edu

Job Posting

The William S. Boyd School of Law of the University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for a faculty member to serve as Director of the Wiener-Rogers Law Library commencing July 1, 2008.

Responsibilities of the Law Library Director: The Director of the Law Library reports to the Dean of the School of Law and is responsible for all operations of the library including budgeting, planning, and administration. The Director plays an important role in shaping the future of the collection, supporting and promoting the scholarship of the faculty and students, and serving the community. Although the Director’s primary responsibility is leadership of the Law Library, the Director may also have some teaching and scholarship responsibilities. The Director may also have some oversight responsibilities over the Law School’s information technology operations.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited institution and an M.L.S. or an M.L.L. degree from an A.L.A. accredited institution. They should have significant administrative experience in an academic law library. A successful candidate will be interested in working with the faculty to support their teaching and scholarship and in serving the community, as well as in continuing to shape the largest law library in the state. Teaching experience, a publication record, and a record of contribution to the profession are also desirable.

Rank and Salary: The Director of the Law Library is a full time member of the law faculty. Depending on experience and qualifications, the Director may be hired as a tenured Full Professor, as a tenure track Associate Professor, as a tenured member of the library faculty at Rank III (the equivalent of Associate Professor) or Rank IV (the equivalent of Professor). Salary is competitive; contingent on labor market.

Application Details: Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. The review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Professor Richard Brown, Chair, Law Library Director Search Committee, William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 451003, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1003.

UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Description of the William S. Boyd School of Law and UNLV: The William S. Boyd School of Law is a fully accredited public law school located in state-of-the-art facilities at the center of the UNLV campus. We have a diverse faculty of new and experienced legal educators drawn from top institutions. The student body numbers approximately 470, including both full and part-time students. The full time faculty numbers 41. UNLV is a doctoral degree granting institution with more than 28,000 students and more than 900 faculty members. More than 220 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees are offered. Founded in 1957, UNLV is located on 337 acres in dynamic Southern Nevada. For more information, see the UNLV website.

The Wiener-Rogers Law Library: The Wiener-Rogers Law Library occupies the center of a community of active scholars, providing vital research and support to faculty and students. Currently housing over 311,000 volumes, including micro-format materials, the Law Library has an ample budget with opportunities for significant growth. The most extensive law library in Nevada, it supports the research of judges, lawyers, and other members of the community. The Law Library is staffed with a director, seven library faculty members, and six classified employees, and one professional, non-classified employee.

UNLV has an opening for a qualified law librarian as some people are moving on.

The Wiener-Rogers Law Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is currently recruiting for a Head of Electronic and Information Services. The Head of Electronic and Information Services will provide service-oriented electronic research leadership and take the lead in developing and implementing electronic reference, circulation, and web-based service initiatives important to the Law Library and Law School.

Qualifications include: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution a JD from an ABA-accredited institution preferred and a minimum of 2 years of law library experience. Requires extensive knowledge of technology-based resources. Salary is competitive and contingent on labor market. Position is contingent upon funding.

Application details may be obtained by visiting http://hr.unlv.edu/Employment_Svcs. Review of applications will begin immediately. EEO/AA Employer. For assistance with UNLV’s online applicant portal, contact bob Sitts at (702) 895-1655 or bob.sitts@unlv.edu.

The University of California, Irvine Libraries are seeking an IT Director. It sounds like an interesting position for someone interested in coastal Southern California.