Position Announcement (TX)

[Linda Thompson]

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN


Responsibilities:   The University of Houston Libraries are a leader in
providing state-of-the-art electronic information services.  The Libraries'
Electronic Publications Center has over 120 public workstations.  Over 80
networked electronic information resources are available, including CD-ROM
databases, Internet-accessible databases and electronic serials, the
Libraries' INNOPAC online catalog and other catalogs, and the Libraries'
Apache Web server.  The Libraries publish an electronic journal (the PACS
Review) and run the PACS-L discussion list.

The Systems Librarian supports computer/network systems in the Libraries
and provides programming support.  Reports to the Head of Systems.
Supported operating systems include AIX, IntranetWare, Linux, Solaris,
Windows 95, and Windows NT.  The Libraries operate a switched 10BASE-T
Ethernet LAN with an FDDI backbone. 

Requirements:   ALA accredited Master's degree; significant academic
training in information technology, including HTML coding and programming
in at least one high-level language such as C or C++ (or equivalent
experience); excellent analytic and communications skills; a strong service
commitment; the ability to work effectively in a demanding and rapidly
changing environment; and a desire to master new technologies and stay
current.

Salary:   $27,000. 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 Linda Thompson, Assistant Dean for Bibliographic and Access
Services, 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.	4/98