The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the following temporary, part-time, hourly position located in the University Libraries.
Role of the position
Housed within the Scholarly Communication and Data Services (SCADS) department, this position will contribute to several strategic, operational, and educational initiatives related to research data management, data discovery and curation, and data literacy across the UNLV research community. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting SCADS in developing and maintaining an inventory of UNLV-affiliated datasets, as well as scholarly publications that include data availability statements. This work will involve identifying and documenting datasets housed in both generalist and discipline-specific repositories.
- In collaboration with the Data Librarian, conducting an environmental scan of existing research data catalogs and repository platforms. This analysis will include documenting differences in platform functionality, metadata standards, search and discovery features, and approaches to subject classification, taxonomy development, and record tagging. Findings from this work will help inform future decisions related to data discovery infrastructure and metadata best practices within SCADS.
- Under the guidance of the Data Librarian, supporting outreach and engagement efforts with UNLV researchers, faculty, and laboratory teams. This may include scheduling and/or participating in meetings and consultations to better understand current research data workflows, data management practices, storage and sharing needs, and challenges related to data organization, preservation, and reuse.
- Under the guidance of the SCADS team, maintaining data services resources, including LibGuides, instructional materials, and other educational content. The fellow will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of data education workshops, gaining insight into the library's instructional role in supporting research and promoting data literacy across the university.
- Other projects on the topic(s) of data literacy, research data management, and data curation to support data services within the UNLV Libraries as appropriate.
The Fellow will also receive both one-on-one and group mentorship from members of the SCADS team, providing valuable professional development and insight into academic data services. The Fellow will be encouraged to collaborate on scholarly projects that directly relate to the work of the position. This position is ideal for someone interested in entering the field of data librarianship.
This is a temporary, part-time, hourly position. The anticipated schedule is 16 hours per week.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 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.
- Interest in or experience with data literacy, data curation, research data management (RDM), or other related data services.
- Interest in the field of data librarianship.
- Strong attention to detail and consistency, even while performing repetitive work.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and ask clarifying questions.
- Ability to learn complex systems and workflows.
- Comfortable working independently and in a team environment.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with or interest in instruction, tutorial development, and/or instructional design.
- Experience with or interest in coding languages (such as python or R) and/or software packages used to work with research data.
PROFILE of the UNLV University Libraries
As a strong partner in research and student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. University Libraries comprises Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80,000 electronic journals, 1.2 million volumes, and 1.4 million e-books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 120 experienced faculty librarians, professionals, and staff members.
The Collections, Discovery and Scholarly Communication (CDSC) Division is comprised of three departments (Discovery Services, Collections, Interlibrary Loan, & Acquisitions, and Scholarly Communication and Data Services (SCADS)). The division enables the UNLV community to discover and access needed and relevant scholarly resources and to create and share impactful scholarship globally. The SCADS department supports UNLV research by building community, partnering on education, and providing expertise on open research, publishing, and data practices from ideation to impact and beyond.
UNLV University Libraries commitment to diversity
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as leading a respectful, positive work environment. The University Libraries values begin with our belief that everyone deserves a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where they are treated with respect and dignity. The Libraries extends its commitment to diversity and equity in employment and especially welcomes applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who contribute to diversification.
UNLV commitment to diversity and campus values
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary and position details
This is a temporary, part-time, hourly funded position for 16 hours per week at $22 - $25 per hour depending on experience, for a total of up to 43 weeks. Hours will be scheduled between 8am and 5pm, Monday-Friday. The successful candidate is expected to work a total of up to 688 hours between September 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule. Remote candidates will be considered.
This position is not eligible for time off benefits and is not eligible for health benefits. Position is required to participate in the FICA Alternative Retirement Contributions.
How to apply
Please email a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to Genevieve Milliken, Data Librarian, University Libraries, genevieve.milliken@unlv.edu. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Profile of the university
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit the UNLV website.
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Job category
Temporary, part-time, hourly