Post date: November 20, 2025

The University of Houston (UH) Libraries seeks a collaborative, forward thinking leader to serve as Head of the Preservation and Reformatting Department (PARD). The Head of PARD provides leadership and vision for a growing preservation program. The position ensures long-term stewardship of libraries’ collections across formats, facilities, and functional areas, in alignment with the Libraries’ strategic goals. 

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Special Libraries and Preservation, the Head of PARD collaboratively develops preservation policies, priorities, initiatives, and workflows for the UH Libraries. This position coordinates and engages in collections preservation, including oversite of: digitization and reformatting, digital preservation, environmental monitoring, emergency preparedness, and disaster mitigation planning for collections. The Head of PARD manages department personnel, providing coaching and support for effective goal setting and professional development.

The University of Houston prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world while contributing impactful research and innovation to the region and beyond. We welcome candidates who are prepared to engage in this environment.

The Head of Preservation and Reformatting is a promotion-eligible 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. UH Libraries supports the ongoing professional development of librarians, and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.

Salary: Salary is dependent on qualifications and rank. Department head salary ranges are $90,000-$92,000 for Assistant Librarians and $97,000-$99,000 for Associate Librarians. 

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