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Librarian II, Savitt Medical Library
Company: University of Nevada Reno
Location: Reno, NV
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 09/11/2026
Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration
Job Description
Librarian II, Savitt Medical Library


Librarian II, Savitt Medical Library


R0152978
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Savitt Medical Library at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking Librarian II to provide intentional leadership in library technology, digital scholarship, and electronic resource management. This position plays a key role in advancing the library's mission to support the educational, research, and clinical work of the School of Medicine, while strengthening partnerships across the University, Knowledge Center, Renown Health, and VA affiliates. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced librarian with expertise in library systems, research data services, and digital scholarship to shape the future of medical library services at Nevada's flagship university.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of library technology systems, including Ex Libris platforms, discovery services, authentication systems, analytics dashboards, and resource assessment tools.

  • Develop and advance research data services supporting the organization, discovery, sharing, preservation, and stewardship of scholarly and research outputs.

  • Promote researcher engagement with institutional repositories, including ScholarWolf, to increase visibility, accessibility, compliance, and preservation of UNR School of Medicine scholarship.

  • Collaborate with vendors and institutional partners to evaluate, negotiate, acquire, and manage electronic resources supporting the School of Medicine's mission.

  • Lead assessment and enhancement of electronic resource collections through usage, performance, and user-needs analysis.

  • Manage electronic resource access, authentication workflows, and linking technologies to ensure seamless, reliable access to information resources.

  • Oversee strategic development of the Savitt Medical Library website, LibGuides, and digital platforms.

  • Partner with public and technical services staff to ensure accuracy and discoverability of metadata, holdings, and resource access points.

  • Analyze usage metrics and service data to inform collection management, strategic planning, and digital transformation initiatives.

  • Provide leadership for LibGuides, Ask-a-Librarian services, and service request tracking systems.

  • Strengthen engagement with library partners, including Renown Health and VA affiliates, ensuring equitable access to resources and services.

  • Advance digital scholarship and scholarly communication initiatives through innovative technologies and expanded research dissemination support.

  • Represent the Library through active participation in University, School of Medicine, Knowledge Center, and professional committees.

  • Develop reporting and assessment measures demonstrating the value and impact of library systems and services.



Required Qualifications

ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS equivalent

Compensation

Assistant Professor, 12 month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (12-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

  • Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

  • E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

  • Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

  • Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

  • Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

  • No state income tax!



Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information

Janet Hobbs at janethobbs@med.unr.edu

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/Medicine-Reno---University-of-Nevada-School-of-Medicine/Librarian-II--Savitt-Medical-Library_R0152978?workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf014cc806bd19c034ed08&workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf011e7533c019c034ee08&workerSubType=dddb2e55fbdf0125f832c319c034ef08

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevada's land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.



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