Position Announcements: University of Houston-Downtown, TX Kay Thomas 11 Nov 1998 16:57 UTC
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN TWO ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS REFERENCE The University of Houston-Downtown W. I. Dykes Library is accepting applications for the position of Reference Librarian. The successful candidate will provide reference services, bibliographic instruction, collection development, and interlibrary loans in a computer network environment. Other duties include providing informal hands-on instruction in the use of library resources including the online catalog and database network upon patron demand; sharing evening and weekend hours with the other library staff as assigned; and supervising interlibrary loan services. REQUIREMENTS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school with at least two years of academic library reference experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a public services team. Experience with automated library system desired. This is security sensitive position ...Background check required SALARY: $29,000 minimum STARTING DATE: Immediately...Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. ACQUISITIONS The University of Houston-Downtown W. I. Dykes Library is accepting applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing acquisition of all library materials in Technical Services. Supervision of paraprofessionals, facilitating requests from selectors and faculty, subject specific collection development responsibility, overseeing electronic ordering/receiving/payment operations as well as maintaining vendor accounts and administering budget funds. Efficient communication skills, familiarity with INNOVATIVE, OCLC, and other electronic systems, are strongly preferred. REQUIREMENTS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school with at least two years of academic library acquisitions experience. Training in automated applications in libraries. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to work as a member of a Technical Services team, sharing evening and weekend hours with the other library staff as assigned. This is security sensitive position ...Background check required SALARY: $29,000 minimum STARTING DATE: Immediately...Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, college and library school transcript, and three letters of recommendation to: Kay Thomas Chair, Search Committee University of Houston-Downtown W. I. Dykes Library 1 Main Street Houston, Texas 77002 Email address: ThomasK@dt.uh.edu Web site: www.dt.uh.edu Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer