For Librarians: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UH Central Careers Click on “Faculty and Librarians” For Staff: UH Central Careers Click on “Staff” For Students: Please apply via University Career Services.

What is the selection process for librarians?

The University Libraries use a broadly participatory model… The key element in the selection process is the search committee… Finalists are invited for an in-person interview… Appointments are made by the Dean of the Libraries… Subject to approval by the Provost.

Who should I contact for additional questions?

Contact Santi Thompson at 713-743-9685 or sathompson3@uh.edu.

What happens during an in-person interview?

Dinner the night before Open forum or presentation Meals with staff Meetings with administration and committees

How do I check my application status?

For Librarians: Contact Santi Thompson for updates For Staff: Check UH Careers

Where can I learn more about the University of Houston?

UH has over 40,000 students across 13 colleges. About UH Campus News The Daily Cougar

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Mission, Vision, & Values

Our Mission

University of Houston Libraries serves the UH community by enhancing student learning, participating in the development of scholarly research and creative output, and promoting discovery of information and knowledge from diverse and relevant resources.

Our Vision

UH Libraires seeks to nurture curiosity and creativity by facilitating transformative learning and scholarship to help advance the University’s vision of increased academic standing and impactful success. We endeavor to create a library befitting a top 50 research university through inspiring spaces, transformative learning experiences, vital collections, and community engagement.

Our Values

Access
We build collections of national prominence that align with the research and teaching priorities of the University. We engage diverse audiences and provide seamless discovery of and access to these collections.

Experimentation
We foster strategic experimentation and development of new ideas, programs, services, tools, and technologies that spur excellence within the Libraries and for the UH community.

Collaboration
We leverage the power of partnerships internally with strong interdependence and externally with faculty, instructors, students, researchers, and community partners to enrich services locally and expand our impact globally. We improve outcomes through collaboration with the local community, the UH system, and professional alliances.

Adaptability
We are deliberative in our assessment of, and interactions with, users and anticipate their changing needs. We are user-centered and foster an environment guided by flexibility and compassion to create a high-quality experience.

We cultivate a diverse, stimulating, and supportive work environment that attracts the very best in library talent, and encourages librarians and staff at every level to continuously develop and expand their knowledge and expertise.

Organization

Under the leadership of the Dean of Libraries, the libraries employs over 69 professionals and 135 support staff. The UH Libraries was founded in 1927 and comprises the M.D. Anderson Library, William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design & Art Library, Music Library, and Health Sciences Services. Overall, the campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million volumes.

Strategic Plan

Read the 2021-2027 University of Houston Libraries Strategic Plan

Student Success

The Libraries advance student success by expanding equitable access to learning resources, enhancing course-integrated support, and designing inclusive physical and virtual environments. Through curriculum alignment, open educational resources, improved discovery, and partnerships across campus, they create flexible, engaging experiences that meet diverse learning needs and support students at every stage.
Nationally Competitive Research

The Libraries strengthen nationally competitive research by aligning collections, services, and spaces with institutional priorities while expanding access to digital and unique resources. They foster interdisciplinary collaboration, research visibility, and grant activity, while supporting the full research lifecycle through strategic assessment, innovative infrastructure, and partnerships that enhance discovery, impact, and scholarly engagement.
Social Responsibility

The Libraries promote social responsibility by advancing inclusive, accessible collections and services that reflect diverse perspectives and communities. They prioritize equitable access, culturally responsive practices, and open scholarship, while fostering welcoming environments, sustainable workflows, and community engagement that support well-being, representation, and meaningful connections across campus and beyond.

Houston

Houston, the fourth largest city in America, is an intellectual hub with 19 world class museums, a thriving performing arts scene, and is the most dynamic food city in the United States all while offering no local and state income tax as well as a low cost of living.