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Librarian IV - Houston History Research Center Manager

Salary

$72,800.00 - $78,000.00 Annually

Location

500 McKinney St.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34876

Department

Houston Public Library

Division

HPL - SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Opening Date

08/27/2024

Closing Date

9/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

PN#34876

Division: Customer Experience

Section: History Research Centers

Reporting Location: Houston History Research Center

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM* *Subject to Change

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

The Houston Public Library (HPL) seeks an experienced Librarian IV to serve as the Manager of the Houston History Research Center (HHRC). Located in the historic Julia Ideson Building and next door to HPL’s Central Library, the HHRC Manager is responsible for the daily operations and supervision of the HHRC team.

The Houston History Research Center preserves and makes accessible Houston and Houstonian history with a professional staff of archivists and librarians. The HHRC collection of photographs, documents, maps, building plans, journals, oral histories, and books are available to the public on-site in the research room and online through the digital archives. For more information about the Houston History Research Center, please visit https://houstonlibrary.org/hhrc.

The essential duties and functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage day-to-day operations for the HHRC research room and archival collections.

• Supervise, coach, and mentor 8-12 staff members.

• Maintain and analyze statistics and manage private fund and grant budgets.

• Working closely with the community and staff, improve operations, workflows, and policies and procedures to ensure that operations match community needs.

• Lead library programming and outreach efforts to promote the local history collection with Houston.

• Give presentations and reports to stakeholders and represent the library at community events and archival conferences.

• Other administrative duties as assigned.

• Position does require some evening and weekend work.

  Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit https://houstonlibrary.org/all-locations

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years of experience as a librarian are required, including at least one (1) year of management experience

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Preference will be given to those who have:

• Experience managing a research center and strong supervisory skills.

• Project management experience especially in the areas of digitization, conservation, or grant-funded projects.

• Working experience in an archives, special collection, museum, or research center.

• Familiarity with local history collections, particularly Houston and Texas.

• Experience in records or documents management; creating policies and procedures; or strategic planning or succession planning.

• Strong problem solving and organization skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) Certification or Records Management Certification.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION : Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

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.

PAY GRADE: 25

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-395-8357 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current Houston Public Library employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) AND Four (4) years of full-time experience as a Librarian, including at least one (1) year of management experience?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Describe your library experience and how it has prepared you for this position as the Senior Manager of International Services. (If you do not have any experience, please put N/A).

  05

  How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you have, including staff, support staff, or volunteers? (select one)

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year – less than 3 years

• 3 years – less than 5 years

• 5 or more years

  06

  Describe your supervisory experience. Include how you have coached and/or mentored employees and how you have mediated conflicts between staff. Please be specific. (If you do not have any experience, please put N/A).

  07

  In which of the following programs/skills are you proficient? (check all that apply)

• Project management

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft 365 applications

• Payroll and staff evaluation software

• Budget management

• Acquisition and donation assessments in a library

• Digitization equipment and software

• Using findings aids or other primary research tools

• Preservation and conservation techniques

• None of the above

  08

  Do you have experience working in an archives, special collections, or other type of research center?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Please describe your work and volunteer experience within an archive, special collections, museum, or any other type of library or research center, including your experience working directly with local history and research tools. (If you don not have any experience, please put N/A)

  10

  Please indicate languages, other than English, in which you are fluent (reading, writing, and/or speaking). Check all that apply:

• Spanish

• Chinese

• Vietnamese

• Arabic

• French

• Other Languages

• I am not bilingual

  Required Question