POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

[jose aguinaga]

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES, Copy Cataloging Manager

Responsibilities: The copy cataloging manager's primary responsibility 
will be to manage the copy cataloging unit, consisting of seven support 
staff and three student assistants.  The unit is responsible for copy 
cataloging, OCLC input, and pre-order searching and verification.  This 
position reports to the head of the acquisitions and collection 
development department, which consist of copy cataloging, monograph 
ordering and receiving, pre-order searching and financial services. 
This position will participate in planning, setting goals and objectives, 
identifying and resolving problems, and assessing the productivity of 
staff and operations within the acquisitions department.

Requirements: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school and 
experience in cataloging operations required.  Supervisory experience and 
knowledge of the Innovative system preferred.  Required knowledge of MARC 
formats, LCSH, LC classification, AACR2, and automated cataloging 
systems, preferably OCLC.  Ability to interact effectively with all 
levels of staff.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary:  $30,000.  Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement 
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; 
release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income 
tax.

Library Information:  As the research library for a four campus system, 
the University of Houston Libraries holdings exceed 1.8 million volumes, 
with a current materials budget of $4.2 million.  Total staff includes 46 
professionals and 170 support staff.  The Library is a member of ARL.

General Information:  Houston is a vital force in the commerce of the 
nation.  It has established a flourishing cultural life rivaled by few 
cities in the world.  It enjoys the amenities of a large metropolitan 
city within easy reach of the Texas gulf coast.

The University of Houston campus comprises 14 colleges and schools 
offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 31,000 
students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies.  This 
institution 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.                                       	03/96