What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian II - Digitization Job at City of Houston in Houston position at City of Houston?
Applications Accepted From : All Persons Interested
PN# 35891
Division : Digital Strategies
Section : Digital Strategies
Location : 500 McKinney
Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 am - 8 : 00 pm
- rotating)
- Subject To Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking a motivated, flexible, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian II (Digitization). Under the direction of the Digi Team Lead, the Digitization Librarian II will work within the Digitization Unit team and collaborate closely with History Research Center archivists and librarians to ensure good adherence to an established digitization project workflow as it relates to the facilitation of quality metadata for digital archival collections. The Digitization Librarian II will also support other Digital Strategies teams as needed.
The Librarian II (Digitization) duties will include :
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of library experience.
Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two (2) years of library experience. A Master's of Library Science degree must be completed within two (2) years from being hired into this classification.
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred.
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer 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 : 21
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 : .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting : or call 832-393-1439.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-1439 (TTY 7-1-1).
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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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