Position Announcement (TX)

[Linda Thompson]

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES
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.

Requirements: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school and at
least one year of work experience with Web site creation and maintenance
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 boasts a flourishing cultural life.  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 and low cost of living, plus other
interesting 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.