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Position Announcement (TX)
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Fri Aug 13 20:01:44 1999
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:58:42 -0600
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From: Jack Hall <jhall@UH.EDU>
Subject: Copy Cataloging Manager; University of Houston (TX)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
COPY CATALOGING MANAGER
Responsibilities: The Copy Cataloging Manager's primary responsibility is
to manage the copy cataloging unit within the Acquisitions Department.
The Unit consists of seven support staff and three student assistants. The
copy cataloging unit's responsibilities include pre-order searching, copy
cataloging of monographs including Texas State and U.S. Government
Documents, and OCLC input. The Copy Cataloging Manager coordinates OCLC
services, activities and training throughout the Libraries. This position
is responsible for customizing workstations for effective use of OCLC and
the Innovative System's cataloging software. This position will
participate in planning, setting goals and objectives, identifying and
resolving problems, and assessing the productivity of staff and operations
within the unit.
Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school and
experience in cataloging operations required. Knowledge of MARC formats,
LCSH, LC classification, AACR2, and OCLC required. Ability to interact
effectively with all levels of staff. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Supervisory experience and knowledge of the
Innovative system preferred.
Salary: $37,000. 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: The Libraries are a member of the Association of
Research libraries, hold about 2 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.
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.
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
information, visit our Web site at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/local/houston.htm.
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.
