Reformatting Projects Librarian

Description:

The University of Houston (UH) Libraries seeks a collaborative and creative candidate for the position of Reformatting Projects Librarian. This position is part of the Preservation and Reformatting Department (PARD), which is responsible for preserving and ensuring sustainable long-term access to the Libraries’ collections, both physical and digital, and promoting equitable access to collections and resources through a variety of digital reformatting, digitization, and exhibition services.

Reporting to the Head of Preservation and Reformatting, the person in this position will support the development and implementation of the Libraries’ digital access and preservation services. The successful candidate will provide project management across departments for the overall digital projects pipeline, including creating project plans, scheduling and facilitating project meetings, and setting milestones and deadlines. The position will supervise a team of student workers, providing training on digitization activities and delegating project tasks to PARD staff and student workers. The position also will lead the maintenance and troubleshooting of digital reformatting equipment and software. At a broader level, the successful candidate is expected to evaluate the department’s reformatting workflows and develop strategies and automation to maximize digitization efficiency for all material formats. The position will be responsible for implementing UH Libraries’ digital preservation policies, and will ensure best practice approaches to sustainably store and manage files created through all PARD digitization services, including on-demand digitization.

The University of Houston is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution in the heart of a diverse city and state. The university prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world while contributing impactful research and innovation to the region and beyond. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who are prepared to engage in this environment. 

The Reformatting Projects Librarian is a librarian position. Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the University of Houston Libraries’ Bylaws Document. They are expected to develop a record of service, scholarship, and professional involvement. The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians, and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program
  • Experience with digitizing and reformatting a variety of material types, including rare books, documents, photographs, transmissive materials, and/or audiovisual materials
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, project management methodologies
  • Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments

Preferred:

  • Experience in a supervisory or professional leadership role
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, digital preservation concepts, activities, and best practices

Salary: $63,500-$65,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted at https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/reformatting-projects-librarian-houston-texas-united-states. Visit the UH Libraries Employment page for more information: https://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact Santi Thompson, Interim Associate Dean for Organizational Development, Learning, and Talent at 713-743-9685 or sathompson3@uh.edu.

Library Information: UH Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, HathiTrust, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Digital Library Federation, the Texas Digital Library, Associate of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, and the South Central Academic Medical Libraries Consortium. The campus libraries provide access to over 3.1 million volumes. The University Libraries’ total staff is 160 FTE, including 62 professionals. Additional information about UH Libraries is available at https://libraries.uh.edu.

UH Libraries has recently launched a new strategic plan (https://libraries.uh.edu/strategic-plan) in alignment with the University’s ambitious strategic plan (https://uh.edu/strategic-plan/).

General Information: The University of Houston, a dynamic research institution founded in 1927, stands as a vibrant hub of academic excellence and cultural diversity in Texas. With over 46,000 students, it offers a comprehensive range of programs across 15 colleges, fostering innovation in fields such as energy, health, hospitality, business, education, law, STEM, and the humanities. Boasting top-tier faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, student success initiatives, and a strong commitment to community engagement, UH prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world.

The University’s prime location in America’s fourth-largest city supports extensive industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. Renowned for its energy industry and NASA’s Space Center, Houston is home to a vibrant cultural scene with world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants. The University of Houston is an institutional member of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. Houston thrives as a hub for innovation, education, and arts, fostering a unique blend of community charm and modern progress. 

Appointment to this position is contingent on the results of a completed criminal history records investigation.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.