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University of Houston Position (John A. Lehner) Marcia Tuttle 19 Jul 1999 15:30 UTC

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Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 10:24:58 -0500
From: "John A. Lehner" <jlehner@UH.EDU>
Subject: Houston Position

Position Announcement:
Coordinator, Serials Processing
University of Houston Libraries

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility is to manage the activities
of the Serials Processing Unit consisting of six support staff. The Unit
is responsible for serials check-in (including government documents) and
claiming, contract binding, limited in-house binding and repair, holdings
maintenance, and serials inventory. This position reports to the Head of
the Serials Department, which also includes serial ordering and financial
services. This position will participate in planning, setting goals and
objectives, identifying and resolving problems, and assessing the
productivity of staff and operations within the Serials Department.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school and
experience with serials operations and automated serials systems required.
Supervisory experience and knowledge of the Innovative Interfaces system
strongly preferred. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of
staff.  Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral/written
communications skills.  Ability to work well under pressure, and to
set/attain goals effectively.

Salary: $37,000. 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 about 2 million volumes, and have 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 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 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 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.

____________________________________
John A. Lehner
Library Human Resources Director
University of Houston Libraries
(713) 743-9801
jlehner@uh.edu