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Cataloging position - Houston, TX



Houston Public Library
LIBRARIAN III
PN# 81372
Cataloging

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for original and copy cataloging of library materials in all
subjects and formats in accordance with current cataloging standards.
Responsible for authority control, database maintenance, and
participation in planning and implementing special projects. Assists in
the development of policies and procedures for the department. Assists
in solving problems arising in the flow of materials through Technical
Services. Assists in selecting, training and evaluating catalogers and
support staff. Manages the Cataloging Department in absence of the
Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Position
requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20
pounds. Must be able to use a computer to access/input information. Must
be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library
materials.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years of professional cataloging experience, including one
year of management experience.

PREFERENCES
Experience in original cataloging and in the use of current AACR2, MARC
formats, Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress subject
headings, and the OCLC system. Cataloging experience with electronic
resources and familiarity with digitization projects and metadata
schemes, i.e. Dublin Core. Experience with Innovative Interfaces
software. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively
with all levels of staff. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages
preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification.  The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:
$40,455 - $47,032 Annually

OPENING DATE: January 17, 2001

CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00
am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 611 Walker, Garden Level. First
preference will be given to those applications with a resume attached.
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All
new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to
a physical examination and verification of information provided.

OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to:
Gilbert H. Crawford, Jr.
Human Resources Supervisor
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
ph. 713/247-1272
fax 713/437-6843
e-mail: gcrawfor@hpl.lib.tx.us

Please reference PN# 81372 in your cover letter.


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