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Learn More about this Employer in their Profile Save to your Organizer Email to a Friend Print-friendly version Institution: University of Nevada Las Vegas Location: Las Vegas, NV Category: a.. Faculty - Science - Library and Information Science b.. Admin - Libraries Posted: 08/01/2014 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time Announcement Number: 15267 The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications from dynamic individuals for the position of Visiting Special Collections Librarian to serve as an archivist for the Southern Nevada Jewish Community Digital Heritage Project for a period of 18 months. PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY Located in one of the most exciting cities in the nation UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 27,000 students and 2,800 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has professional programs in law, architecture, performing arts and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada Founded in 1957, UNLV is a growing urban research institution. Major areas of strategic focus for the campus are: attaining a Carnegie Foundation designation as Tier One "Research University/Very High" (RU/VH) and entering the top 100 American research universities; planning for a public medical school in Southern Nevada that will boost the regional economy and provide the community with more access to quality health care. UNLV faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people that contribute to UNLV's mission of teaching, research, and service. On a vibrant campus you will find a supportive workplace, and tools to help you achieve professional and personal growth. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu. PROFILE of the LIBRARIES and the SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DIVISION As a strong partner in student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning with innovative services, entrepreneurial staff, outstanding digital collections, up-to-date technology and internationally renowned Special Collections, including two research centers: the Center for Gaming Research and the Oral History Research Center. University Libraries is comprised of Lied Library and three branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 20,000 electronic journals and 1.7 million books, including e-books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 115 experienced faculty librarians and staff members supporting teaching, learning, research and creative endeavors at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. The UNLV Libraries Special Collections Division engages students, faculty, the community, and researchers world-wide in the interdisciplinary study of gaming, Las Vegas, and Southern Nevada. The Division collects and makes available a variety of unique and rare materials on these topics, including manuscripts, archives, photographs, oral histories, books, maps, architectural drawings, media materials, government documents, and serials. The Division is home to the Center for Gaming Research, the Oral History Research Center, an award-winning Digital Collections program, and the only professionally equipped and staffed preservation laboratory in Nevada. ROLE of the POSITION This visiting faculty position, reporting to the Head, Special Collections Technical Services, will be responsible for acquiring and processing archival materials documenting the Jewish community in Southern Nevada. The librarian will assist the Director of Special Collections and the Project Coordinator in a documentation planning project, and will work closely with Jewish organizations and individuals to identify and acquire archival materials. The librarian will be responsible for appraising, accessioning, and processing collections in preparation for digitization. The librarian will create and maintain archival authority records, and will help select and write content for the web portal. The Southern Nevada Jewish Community Digital Heritage Project involves multiple faculty and staff in a strategic archival collecting initiative, the collection of oral histories, and the creation of an online web portal that will provide online access to historical resources about Jewish life in the Las Vegas area. This three-year project is supported with private gifts and with grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, please visit http://www.library.unlv.edu/employment.html QUALIFICATIONS Required: A master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association and with coursework in archives; experience processing archival collections; knowledge of Describing Archives: A Content Standard; familiarity with Jewish culture; superior verbal and written communication skills; and excellent organizational and time management skills. Preferred: Experience working with community groups and boards; experience working with donors; experience surveying, appraising, and accessioning archival records; experience employing minimal processing techniques; experience with ArchivesSpace; knowledge of EAC. SALARY RANGE This is a full-time, 18-month, visiting faculty position. Salaries are competitive and dependent upon labor market. Position is contingent upon funding. APPLICATION DETAILS Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to, the Visiting Special Collections Librarian Search Committee Chair, and submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 or hrsea...@unlv.edu. Application Information Contact: Employment Services Human Resources University of Nevada Las Vegas Phone: (702) 895-2894 Online App. Form: https://hrsearch.unlv.edu More Information on University of Nevada Las Vegas a.. Institutional Profile b.. 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