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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Wed Dec 10 20:42:10 1997
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 17:00:06 -0600
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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1) Coordinator, Music Library, University of Houston (TX)
2) Head, Reference, Prairie View A&M University (TX)
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From: Linda Thompson <LThompson@UH.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement (TX)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
COORDINATOR OF MUSIC LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES
Responsibilities: Administer and plan the programs and daily operations
of the Music Library and serve as reference librarian in the branch.
Supervise, train, and evaluate the employees of the Music Library,
including 1 librarian, 1.5 FTE staff, and 5 part-time student employees.
Maintain a close relationship with branch library administrators and the
Moores' School of Music faculty. Provide service at the
Reference/Electronic Publications Center desk (in the main library),
including some weekend and evening hours. Duties include collection
development (print and electronic), library instruction, and faculty
liaison in humanities. Participate in various library and university
activities, including involvement with committees and task forces.
Requirements: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school
required. Background in Musicology required, and some supervisory
experience strongly preferred. Excellent communication skills and strong
service orientation essential. Desire to work in an environment where
services are expanding and where there is considerable scope for planning
and implementing new program initiatives, including the application of
new technologies to the delivery of services.
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 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:
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 Services, University of Houston Libraries, Houston, Texas
77204-2091.
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From: Anthony J Adam <AADAM@COLEMAN.PVAM.EDU>
Subject: POSITION OPENING: Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University is seeking a creative and energetic
individual to serve as Head, Reference Dept. Librarian II: The
Reference Department provides active, highly visible print and
electronic reference services, user education, Interlibrary-loan, and
Texas government publication units. The position has responsibility
for managing all activities of the Reference Dept., developing goals
and objectives of the department, directing library
instruction/information literacy programs, overseeing reference
collection development and Inter-Library Loan, providing leadership
in evaluating existing services and developing new services,
providing direct reference assistance to faculty and students at
reference desk, including evening and weekend hours. The position
works in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment supported by
advanced library technology, including an automated library system
(NOTIS) and a full range of electronic resources.
Required: An MLS from an ALA-accredited program; minimum of 5 years'
increasingly responsible professional reference experience in an
academic library; 3 years of academic reference experience using
electronic databases and online library systems; experience in library
instruction; experience with listservs, WWW, e-mail; ability to work
comfortably in a computer intensive environment and with application
of new information technologies for the reference operations and
services; working knowledge of Ariel; ability to interact and work
productively and cooperatively with people; evidence of planning,
organizational, problem-solving, and management skills. Preferred:
subject Master's.
Salaries: $34,000 - $38,500 and benefits. No state income tax.
Closing Date: Open until filled
To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses
of 3 references to:
Debbie Hawkins
Administrative Secretary
John B. Coleman Library
P.O. Box 519
Prairie view A&M University
Prairie View, TX 77446
