Digital Technologies Librarian Position

[Charles W. Bailey, Jr.]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIBRARIAN

Responsibilities:  Reporting to the Head of Systems, the
Digital Technologies Librarian develops Web-based
training and documentation about computing and
networking technologies supported by the Systems
Department, and this individual conducts group and
individual training sessions about those technologies.  
The Digital Technologies Librarian works closely with
the Distributed Computing (server and workstation 
support) and Digital Services (Web and integrated
library system support) units of the Systems Department, 
providing technical support for the special projects
and ongoing activities of these units as required.

Qualifications:  Required:  ALA-accredited master's
degree.  Ability to create well-organized, attractive, 
and effective Web sites.  Excellent oral and written
communication skills.  Ability to work cooperatively 
with all levels of staff.  Ability to set and attain
goals in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.  
Preferred: Web development work experience; training,
teaching, or tutorial experience; writing/editing 
experience; and significant academic or other training
in information technology.

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:  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, the Digital
Technologies Librarian, the Digital Initiatives Fellow,
and six exempt technical professionals.  It supports a
UNIX server for the Java-based INNOPAC Millennium
integrated library system, 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; a dozen CD-ROM, NT, and IntranetWare servers;
a large-scale internal 10Base-T Ethernet/FDDI network
(that will soon migrate to a 100Base-T/Gigabit Ethernet
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, the Big 12 Plus Libraries Consortium, and the
Texas Digital Library Alliance.  They hold about 2 million
volumes, and have a current materials budget of $4.2 million.
Total staff includes 48 professionals and 120 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 32,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in
graduate studies.

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.