Director, Oral History Research Center, UNLV University Libraries [R0150012]
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director, Oral History Research Center, UNLV University Libraries [R0150012].
ROLE of the POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Special Collections and Archives, the Director provides strategic leadership and direction for the Oral History Research Center (OHRC) within the University Libraries. They are responsible for overseeing the entire program, including collecting oral histories; developing new projects; conducting research; creating question sets; identifying, interviewing, and recording narrators; and transcribing and editing interviews consistent with current best practices in the field of Oral History. They supervise a team of 1-2 project managers, as well as a varying number of part-time editors, office assistants, and students as projects demand. They are responsible for the administration of the center, including reporting requirements, budget creation and management, policy creation, and setting priorities in alignment with the division and library strategic plans. This is a highly collaborative role and the Director is expected to work across Special Collections, the University Libraries, UNLV, and the Las Vegas community to build relationships, cultivate and steward donors, promote the collection and use of oral histories, and ensure the long-term success of the OHRC. The Director is also a key member of the Special Collections and Archives Area Leads Team, the cross-divisional leadership team for the unit.
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, profes
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