Position Announcement - Houston Public Library

[Violet Johnson <vjohnson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The City of Houston
                                        Houston Public Library

                  Is accepting Applications from All Persons Interested 
                              For the Following Position:


                                           PN# 78737 
                                           Librarian III 
                           Houston Area Library Automated Network (HALAN) 
                                       Administration Division 

                        DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

           Acts as the Assistant Database Administrator for the library's online integrated 
library system and for the Houston Area Library Automated Network (HALAN). Responsible for the 
importing and exporting of data into the HALAN database. Acts as the primary resource person in 
the  maintenance of and the troubleshooting for the serials and acquisitions subsystems. Trains 
users in all functions of the library software, online databases and the Internet. Assists the 
Database Administrator with the users' software problems and enhancement requests related to 
system functionality. Updates parameters as requested and regularly runs database maintenance
programs. Reports to the HALAN Database Administrator. Requires travel via auto to HALAN
member libraries and its branches. Requires some evenings and weekends. 

                                    WORKING CONDITIONS 

           Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to 
use a computer to input/access information. Position requires stooping, bending, and lifting up 
to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library. 

                           MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

           Requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program. 

                            MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

           Three (3) years of professional library experience is required including one (1) year 

	   of management experience. 

                                         PREFERENCES 

           Knowledge of one or more integrated library systems. Experience in a serials and/or 
acquisitions department is strongly desired. Good organizational skills, including developing 
and documenting procedures and planning ability is necessary. Knowledge of the Internet and 
familiarity with various computer application software is preferred. Excellent computer skills 
are essential. 

                                    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:
           $40,300 - $46,852 annually plus comprehensive Benefits package. 

           OPENING DATE: July 5, 2000 

           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@xxxxxxxxxx 

           Please reference PN# 78737 in your cover letter. 

                                     An Equal Opportunity Employer

Houston Public Library's Web site address -- http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/
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Name: Violet Johnson
Houston Area Library Automated Network (HALAN)
500 McKinney Ave.
Houston, TX 77002-2534
Phone: 713-247-3527
Fax: 713-247-1182
E-mail: vjohnson@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: 07/22/2000
Time: 12:07:32
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