Position Announcement-Houston, TX (fwd)

[jose aguinaga]

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Systems Librarian

Responsibilities:  The University of Houston Libraries provide patrons 
and staff with access to state-of-the-art computing and networking 
technologies.  The Libraries' Electronic Publications Center provides 
access to over 70 local and Internet-accessible electronic information 
resources on over 90 networked workstations.  UMI page-image CD-ROM 
products are available on 16 additional workstations, and stand-alone 
CD-ROM products are used on two workstations.  Additional CD-ROM 
resources are available in the Libraries' branches.  A public 
microcomputer lab offers over 20 workstations for general use.  The 
Libraries have their own World-Wide Web and Gopher servers, publish two 
electronic journals on the Internet, and run tne PACS-L discussion list.
The Libraries use a UNIX-based INNOPAC integrated library system.  Over 
180 networked staff workstations provide access to application software, 
INNOPAC, library vendor systems, and EPC and Internet resources.

The Systems Librarian reports to the Head of Systems and supports all 
computer and network systems in the Libraries.  Supported operating 
systems include AIX, Linux, Macintosh OS, MS DOS, MS Windows, Novell 
NetWare, and Windows NT.  IPX and TCP/IP protocols are used on a switched 
10BASE-T Ethernet LAN.

Requirements:  Requires an ALA-accredited Masters degree; excellent 
analytical and communications skills; a strong commitment to responsive 
and innovative service; the ability to work effectively in a demanding 
and changing environment; academic training in information technology; 
and a strong desire to master new technologies and stay current.

Salary & Benefits:  $26,000.  Comprehensive benefits package; choice of 
retirement programs, including TIAA/CREF; tax-deferred annuity program 
available; release time to take a class up to 3 hrs/week; no state or 
local income tax.

Library Information:  The Libraries are a member of the Association of 
Research Libraries, hold over 1.8 million volumes, and have 46 
professional and 170 support staff.  The University of Houston is a 
Carnegie Research II university.

Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin immediately and 
continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, names 
of 3 references, and resume to Jose Aguinaga, Library Personnel 
Coordinator, University of Houston Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2091.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer.  Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are 
encouraged to apply.                                                2/96