The Houston History Research Center

Librarian I Hispanic Archives
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
PN# 33758
Division: Customer Experience
Section: History Research Centers
Location: Houston History Research Center (HHRC) 550 McKinney

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:00pm (varies)
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Public Library seeks creative, innovative, and highly customer service-oriented Librarian I to serve at the Houston History Research Center (HHRC). Houston Public Library serves a population of 2.2 million citizens through a network of 37 Neighborhood Libraries spread out across the Houston area, a Central Library, and three Special Collections Libraries.
 

The Houston History Research Center (HHRC), located in the historic Julia Ideson Building, includes archival, Texas and local history, and special collections components with the primary objectives of locating, preserving, and making available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HHRC's varied collections include 40,000 Texas and local history books, 20,000 adult and juvenile special collections and rare books, 4.5 million photographs, 150,000 architectural drawings, 450 oral histories, various manuscripts, and 8,000 maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local groups or individuals who played roles in Houston's development.

The Librarian I (Hispanic Processing) will:
Process archival materials in a variety of formats, including papers, photographs, audiovisual, and born digital materials. This may include collection research, acquisition, cataloging, preservation, and digitization.
Promote Hispanic HHRC materials and the Houston community by planning and participating in programs, including lectures, building tours, curating exhibits, and outreach events.
Provide reference services and research assistance in-person and virtually.
Serves as project manager for digitization projects, including assessing and preparing collections for digitization, directing, and overseeing the scanning and metadata creation process, and approving the final online presentation.
This position does require some evening and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) work. For more information about the Houston History Research Center, please visit https://houstonlibrary.org/houston-texas
Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter when applying.

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is a forward-thinking library organization, situated in the nation’s fourth largest city serving a diverse population of 2.2 million people. At Houston Public Library (HPL), we understand that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge, and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. HPL seeks to link people to the world, through a broadly defined platform of educational, recreational, and cultural programs and services for persons of all ages, ethnicities, and life stages throughout Houston and the surrounding region through a network of Neighborhood Libraries across the Houston area, a Central Library, and three History Research Centers.

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
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). No experience is required.
OR
Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and one (1) year of library experience providing reference and programming. A Master of Library Science must be completed within two (2) years of being hired into this classification.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS - None

PREFERENCES
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.**
Experience in library programming
Comfortable working with diverse populations.
Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to motivate, develop, train and direct staff in a collaborative team environment.
Knowledge of current trends in library services to youth and their parents and caregivers.
Experience using the MS Office Suite and knowledge of electronic devices such as e-readers and tablets and other technologies.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
Knowledge, work experience, or advanced study courses in archival science, history, or museum studies. Current computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Familiarity with standards including Dublin Core, EAD, and MARC-AMC, as well as experience with CONTENTdm and ArchivesSpace is highly preferred. Experience with digitization, processing born digital archival materials, and working with audiovisual materials also preferred. Special training in the archivist fields and/or a Certified Archivist (C.A.) is also preferred. Customer/Public service experience and ability to plan and organize work is a plus.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

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: 16

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 832-393-1472.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1472 (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.

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