The incumbent will be responsible for performing both original and copy cataloging in the MARC format and creating non-MARC metadata records for national, regional, and local OPACs, electronic databases, and digital projects. The Cataloging Section currently has four professionals and seven full-time support staff involved in cataloging and database maintenance, as well as library internet and intranet web design and maintenance. Future initiatives within Cataloging may include metadata cataloging, cooperative database design and research with other university departments, a digitization center involved in digital library projects and ventures, as well as explorations involving electronic publishing and electronic text production. Position contingent upon funding.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University has an excellent fringe benefits package. For more information, see the UNLV benefit package site at benefit highlights. UNLV is the state's largest comprehensive, doctoral degree granting institution with 22,000 students and more than 700 full-time faculty. UNLV provides traditional and professional academic programs for a diverse student body and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning and scholarship. Persons are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability or veteran status.