The Resource Description Coordinator will perform original and complex
adaptive cataloging of materials in multiple formats; manage resource
description projects; assign subject headings and classification numbers
according to Library of Congress practice; create name authority records and
contribute to the national name authority file; develop and document policies
and procedures on the department's intranet site; participate in planning,
goal-setting, and assessing the effectiveness of staff and operations within
the unit; provide training and direction to staff in performing cataloging
routines; keep current with new trends, standards and practices in resource
description and classification. The position will report to the Head of
Metadata and Bibliographic Services and will supervise 4 classified staff
employees and any part-time cataloging
librarian.

  
The Resource Description Coordinator is a librarian
position. The Libraries support the ongoing professional
development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to
continuous learning. Librarians hold academic ranks
pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians' Governance
document. They are expected to develop a record of service
and professional contributions.

  
The UH Libraries' Strategic Directions 2010-2013 focuses on supporting
research and scholarly productivity, building dynamic partnerships, fostering
academic success through innovative services, and enhancing user experience
through technology. The complete document is available
at: The Strategic Directions draw on and support an ambitious
set of goals adopted by the University (
http://www.uh.edu/about/mission/goals/index.php ). We seek
to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and
understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives.

  
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-
accredited library program. Knowledge and significant experience in resource
description of multiple formats using national cataloging standards (AACR2,
LCSH, LCC, and MARC); experience in creating name authority records;
experience with the cataloging module of an integrated library
system; knowledge of forthcoming changes with RDA, FRBR,
linked data and semantic web; ability to work effectively, independently, and
collaboratively in a collegial environment; excellent communication skills;
demonstrated leadership or project management experience in a work
setting. Preferred:
Supervisory experience; experience with special collections cataloging
(including rare books description); knowledge of archival and rare materials
description standards such as DACS and DCRM; experience with III Millennium,
Serials Solutions, MarcEdit and other cataloging related systems;
bibliographic knowledge of one or more languages other than English.

  
Salary: $58,000 to $62,000 expected hiring range, depending
on qualifications and experience. 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 UH Libraries are a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and
the Texas Digital Library. The Libraries hold over 2.1
million volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and
approximately 110 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 40,000 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. Houston, the fourth
largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational
opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of
Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of living and was
recently chosen by Forbes magazine as America's coolest city (
http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2012/07/26/houston-tops-our-li... ).

  
For additional information, including information about Houston's housing
market, flourishing arts scene, and entertainment offerings, please see the
greater Houston Partnership web site at: http://www.houston.org/ and the My
Houston site: http://www.visithoustontexas.com/myhouston/

  
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, names
and contact information for 3 references, and resume to Damon Camille,
Training, Assessment, and Statistics Coordinator, University of Houston, 114
University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000.
Applications may also be submitted by email to:
[log in to unmask] Potential applicants seeking further
information should contact John Lehner, Associate Dean for Personnel,
Planning, and Systems, at 713-743-9801 or [log in to unmask]

  
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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