The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for this new position of Assistant Head of Continuing Resources and Collections with a primary focus on e-resources and subscription management 

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 DEPARTMENT 
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 120 experienced faculty librarians and staff members committed to a culture of continuous improvement as we contribute to the teaching, learning, research and creative endeavors at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. 

The UNLV University Libraries' Continuing Resources and Collections (CRaC) Department is responsible for administration and coordination of collection development and management activities and is part of the Collections, Acquisitions and Discovery (CAD) Division. The CRaC Department is responsible for the budgeting, identification, selection, licensing, management and evaluation of print and electronic information resources for the UNLV Libraries. 

ROLE of the POSITION 
Reporting to the Head of Continuing Resources and Collections (CRaC), this position will be responsible for the department areas of acquisition and management of continuing resources, providing leadership and vision for the lifecycle management of the Libraries' licensed and subscribed content and evolving existing workflows and strategies to move the department forward. This role will lead and coordinate all activities associated with the management of the Libraries' electronic resources and continuing subscription collections including acquisition, licensing, access, discovery and maintenance. Responsibilities of this position will include:

·      Lead the department's e-resource and subscription team, consisting of five staff members - 2 Library Faculty (including the incumbent) , 1 Professional Faculty and 2 FTE Classified staff members

·      Managing and coordinating workflows associated with the acquisition and maintenance of serials and e-resources. Redesigning workflows as necessary to enhance efficient and effective access to resources and establishing procedures to document workflows

·      Proactively working with staff to provide goals, expectations, clearly assigned tasks and establishing best practices in concert with division needs and priorities around e-resource and serial acquisition and management

·      Working in a team structure led by the Head of CRac the incumbent will negotiate and execute license agreements and contribute to evolving practices to map license terms, track active, expiring and expired licenses and collate license agreements with associated resources and title lists.

·      In collaboration with the Head of CRaC assist with budget management by providing expenditure projections for licensed and subscribed content, monitor expenditure of the $6.5M+ collections budget, manage serials vendor accounts and provide data as needed to assist in evaluation of resources

·      Establish and maintain communications with external service providers, including publishers, vendors, consortia, content providers, and technology suppliers and collaborate internally with library staff in other departments and Liaison Librarians to provide optimal access to resources for the University community.

·      Serve as a member of the Collection Development Committee to provide expertise on e-resource management and access, and subscription budget planning

·      UNLV Libraries does not have an ERM tool, but is considering moving to a next generation Library Services Platform (LSP). This role will be integral to the implementation of the ERM components of such a system or will be tasked with assessing alternate options if a new LSP is not chosen.

As a tenure-track library faculty member, the incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively with others; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the university, the community, and the profession in accordance with Libraries and University standards for promotion and tenure. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Required: A master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association; minimum of two years of experience with serials and electronic resources management in an academic library; demonstrated knowledge of the acquisitions process for serials and electronic resources and understanding of the electronic resources life cycle including licensing, access, fund management, knowledge base management and the technical aspects of electronic resources; experience working with an integrated library system(s), electronic resources management system(s), and link resolver software; demonstrated commitment to maintaining current awareness of trends in technology, scholarly communication, and standards related to serials and electronic resources; demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change and proactively manage technology changes; strong customer service focus; demonstrated skills in time management and workflow management: the ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely manner, attention to detail and strong organizational skills; evidence of leadership and management skills and an ability to work collegially in a team environment exhibiting organizational, interpersonal and communications skills. 

Preferred: A minimum of two years as a manager and supervisor of full time staff in a technical academic library setting. A record of professional engagement and scholarship. The Libraries may consider appointment as a tenured faculty member for applicants with a sufficiently strong and consistent record of experience, service, and scholarship. 

SALARY RANGE 
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at Rank II or III (equivalent to an Assistant or Associate Professor). Salary range starts at $60,100 - salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the UNLV Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities. Salaries are competitive with those at similarly situated institutions 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 on June 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to the Assistant Head, Continuing Resources and Collections 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 hrsearch@unlv.edu.