Position Announcement: University of Houston Libraries

[Thomas C. Wilson]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
COORDINATOR OF WEB AND INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM SERVICES

Responsibilities:  Coordinates the ongoing development and maintenance 
of the University of Houston Libraries' Internet and Intranet Web services. 
Oversees the operations of the Innovative Interfaces INNOPAC integrated 
library system. Reports to the Head of Systems. 

The Libraries are a leader in providing state-of-the-art electronic 
information services. Their Electronic Publications Center has over 140 
public workstations. Over 80 networked electronic information resources 
are available. The Libraries publish an electronic journal (the PACS 
Review) and run the PACS-L discussion list. 

Qualifications:  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school; 
at least six months of work experience with Web site creation and 
maintenance; and significant academic training in information 
technology, including at least one high-level programming language 
(or equivalent experience) required. Experience with INNOPAC 
management (or other ILS management) preferred. NT and UNIX 
background desirable. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of 
staff. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral/written 
communications skills. Ability to work well under pressure, and to 
set/attain goals effectively. 

Salary:  $31,000. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement 
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; 
released time to take a class up to 3 hours/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, with a current 
materials budget of $4.2 million. Total staff includes 46 professionals 
and 170 support staff. Additional information available at 
http://info.lib.uh.edu. 

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. Within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico, Houston enjoys 
a low cost of living, and was recently rated third among livable North 
American cities by Places Rated Almanac. For additional facts about 
Houston, including information about its housing market, flourishing 
arts scene, low cost of living, plus other interesting tidbits of
information, 
visit our Web site at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/local/houston.htm. 

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:  Nominations or applications will be accepted 
until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names of 3 
references, and resume to John Lehner, Library Human Resources 
Director, 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.