Digital Initiatives Coordinator Position

From: Charles W. Bailey, Jr. (cbailey@UH.EDU)
Date: Fri Jan 11 2002 - 14:01:15 CST

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    <pre> POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Digital Initiatives Coordinator (New Position)

    Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Systems, the Digital Initiatives Coordinator will manage or provide technical support for diverse special projects involving digital information and cutting-edge computing/networking technologies. Supervises the Digital Initiatives Fellow
    (recipient of a two-year fellowship). Acts as a liaison to library departments about emerging digital information infrastructure needs. Evaluates and recommends new technologies. Develops or supervises development of project-related Web sites, software, and support systems as required. Works closely with the Digital Services Coordinator about related Web/Millennium issues and the Coordinator of Distributed Computing about related server/workstation support issues. Examines digital preservation issues.

    Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree. Strong analytic, problem solving, communication, and negotiating skills. Ability to cooperatively set and effectively attain goals in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Broad knowledge of digital technologies, markup/metadata standards, and best practices. Significant Web design and development experience. Preferred: Training in or experience with database-driven Web sites and Web-related programming languages and tools. Supervisory experience.

    Salary: $41,000 to $46,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package, including choice of health coverage; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hrs/week; no state or local income tax.

    Library Information: Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Systems, the Systems Department consists of the Head of Systems, the Coordinator of Distributed Computing, the Digital Initiatives Coordinator, the Digital Initiatives Fellow, the Digital Services Coordinator, and six exempt technical professionals. It supports a UNIX server for the Java-based Millennium integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces), two Linux-based Apache Web servers, an NT-based Microsoft IIS Web server, and a Citrix MetaFrame Server. It will use ColdFusion to create database-driven Web sites. It also supports over 350 networked NT workstations in the main library and four branch libraries; over a dozen CD-ROM, NT, and IntranetWare servers; a large-scale internal network
    (the Libraries are in the process of migrating to a 100Base-T/Gigabit Ethernet network), and numerous software packages. The Libraries anticipate the construction of a large new wing on the main library in the near future that will greatly expand their computing and networking infrastructure. Additional information available at http://info.lib.uh.edu/.

    The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Big 12 Plus Libraries Consortium, and the Texas Digital Library Alliance. They hold over 2 million volumes and have a current materials budget of $6 million. Total staff includes 48 professionals and 120 support staff. Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.

    General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 14 colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 32,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is the most ethnically diverse research university campus in the nation.

    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 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: 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, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, TX 77204-2000.

    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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