Digital Services Coordinator Position

[Charles W. Bailey, Jr.]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: DIGITAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

Responsibilities: Coordinates design, development, maintenance, and
technical support for an extensive and growing Internet Web site,
which received over 3.2 million successful requests in 1999,
and a small Intranet Web site.  Oversees technical support for a
cooperative Innovative Interfaces INNOPAC system that is shared by
four independent libraries on three campuses (a new Java-client
version of the system will be implemented in 2000-2001).  Manages
technical support for emerging digital initiatives, such as
digitization projects.  Supervises two exempt professionals:
one provides technical support for the INNOPAC system; the other
provides technical support for the Web, including HTML coding.
Reports to the Head of Systems, who provides high-level INNOPAC
project management support.

Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited
library school; work experience that demonstrates the ability
to organize, design, and develop attractive and effective
operational Web sites (not student projects; experience does not
need to be in a systems department).  Ability to work cooperatively
with all levels of staff. Excellent communication skills.  Ability
to effectively set and attain goals in a fast-paced, constantly
changing environment. Preferred: integrated library system
support experience, management experience, Web (or other) editorial
experience, and/or academic (or other) training in information
technology.

Salary: $37,000. 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: Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Systems, the
Systems Department consists of the Head of Systems, the Digital
Services Coordinator, the Coordinator of Distributed Computing, a
Systems Librarian(special projects), and six exempt technical
professionals. It supports two UNIX INNOPAC servers, two Linux Web
servers, and a NT Web server. It also supports over 350 networked
NT workstations in the main library and four branch libraries; over a
dozen CD-ROM, NT, and IntranetWare servers; a large-scale internal
10Base-T Ethernet/FDDI network; and numerous software packages. The
Libraries anticipate the construction of a large new wing on the
main library in the near future that will greatly expand their
computing and networking infrastructure.
 
The Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries,
hold about 2 million volumes, and have a current materials budget of
$5 million. Total staff includes 52 professionals and 131 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: 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, M. D. Anderson Library, 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.