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Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006
From: Jill Emery (Univ. of Houston) <jemery_at_uh.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
COLLECTIONS COORDINATOR
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES
Responsibilities: The Collections Coordinator coordinates collection
development and supports the work of the subject collectors across the
Libraries. This position ensures that collection development
infrastructure (approval plan, vendor-related collection management
databases, collections intranet site, etc.) are managed and maintained.
It is responsible for providing orientation for librarians to materials
selection and faculty liaison duties. The Collections Coordinator also
manages the Libraries' text books for core courses program, the serials
review program, and collections gifts. The position oversees the
development and dissemination of a range of collections-related
statistics. In addition to supporting the subject selectors, the
Collections Coordinator works closely with managers in serials,
acquisitions, and electronic resources. The Coordinator may also
provide reference service at a general reference desk and be
responsible for collection development in appropriate subject areas.
The Collections Coordinator is a librarian position. Librarians hold
academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians'
Governance document. They are expected to develop a record of service
and professional involvement.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree; excellent
planning, analytical, interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong commitment to serving library users. Work experience in the
areas of collection development and liaison to faculty; demonstrated
interest in the areas of collection development, collection management,
and scholarly communication. Preferred: Experience with database and
spreadsheet software packages, HTML coding and Web page design, and
the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system.
Salary: $42,000 to $46,000 expected hiring range, depending on
qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available;
release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local
income tax.
Library Information: This position will eventually be part of a
reorganized unit for collections, acquisitions, and serials. The
current materials budget for the UH Libraries is in excess of $6
million.
The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas
Digital Library Alliance. The Libraries hold over 2 million
volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and 120 support
staff. Additional information available at:
http://info.lib.uh.edu.
General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13
colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an
enrollment exceeding 35,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in
graduate studies. Reflecting the multicultural community of
metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse
research university campuses in the nation.
The city of 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 rated eighth among livable
North American cities by Places Rated Almanac.
For additional information, including information about its housing
market, flourishing arts scene, low cost of living, plus other
interesting information, visit out Web site at:
http://info.lib.uh.edu/houston/.
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, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston,
Texas 77204-2000. Potential applicants seeking further information
should contact John Lehner at 713-743-9801 or jlehner_at_uh.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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