Head, Special Collections Research, Engagement, and Instruction

About the role

The Head of Special Collections Research, Engagement, and Instruction provides direction, leadership, and expertise for all public services functions of the division, including reference and research services, circulation and security, outreach and promotion, and primary source literacy instruction. The position leads the planning, development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of user-centered services provided to students and patrons, ensuring an integrated and coordinated approach to customer service, community engagement, and teaching in line with SCA and UNLV Libraries priorities. This role collaborates within SCA and across the Libraries to increase the visibility and use of services and collections, enhance student academic success, and remove barriers to access of collections.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, leadership, and expertise for all public services functions of the division, including reference and research services, circulation and security, outreach and promotion, and primary source literacy instruction.
• Led the planning, development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of user-centered services provided to students and patrons, ensuring an integrated and coordinated approach to customer service, community engagement, and teaching in line with SCA and UNLV Libraries priorities.
• Collaborates within SCA and across the Libraries to increase the visibility and use of services and collections, enhance student academic success, and remove barriers to access of collections.
• Directly supervises 1 FTE and may directly or indirectly supervise a variable number of undergraduate and graduate student assistants as resources allow.

Requirements

• An earned Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program.
• At least 5 years of experience providing public services in an archives or special collections.

Qualifications

• Experience providing effective reference support to diverse communities of users, both virtually and in person.
• Experience teaching in an archives or special collections, including collaborating with faculty, providing support and guidance for designing assignments using collections, and designing engaging learning activities for students at all levels.
• Knowledge of common circulation, project management, and collection management systems such as Aeon, Alma/Primo, ArchivesSpace, Springshare products, and AirTable.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in research and instructional services.
• Knowledge of primary source information literacy theory and practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of community archives practices.
• Expertise in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada history.

Benefits

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; Employee recognition and appreciation programs; Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost; Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles; Connect with colleagues with shared interests; Personal and professional development opportunities; A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact? vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

Pay

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 $75,600, 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.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position.