CDL: Position opening: Asian Collection Librarian (Rice University)

Position opening: Asian Collection Librarian (Rice University)
From: Kerry Keck <keckker_at_rice.edu>

Rice University, a private university located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a highly 
motivated librarian committed to building academic library collections and services 
tailored to the present and future needs of our community.  The successful candidate will 
work to build library collections for the recently created Chao Center for Asian Studies, 
including developing a strategy for crafting a research-caliber collection. The Asian 
studies bibliographer will assist with library services for the Rice University community, 
and work with the staff of the Chao Center and Fondren Library to promote Rice 
University’s developing program.  The successful candidate will contribute to fund raising 
activities, including grants, aimed at development of library collections.  Position 
reports to AUL for Collections.

Requirements include: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in 
collection development in an academic setting, fluency in English and Chinese languages 
including reading knowledge of classical Chinese, demonstrated experience and facility 
with digital content.  Preferred: second advanced degree in relevant humanities or social 
sciences discipline.

Salary/benefits: This is a contract position, funded for 5 years, with a possibility of 
extension. $58,000 minimum; no state or local income tax; 21 benefit days; 8 study days; 
TIAA/CREF and Fidelity; health and life insurance; tuition waiver.

Environment:  Rice University provides a stimulating work environment, with opportunities 
to participate in the delivery of innovative library services supported by leading edge 
technologies.  Fondren Library (http://library.rice.edu/) is a research library with over 
2.6 million volumes and over 81,000 serial titles.  The Library has a state-of-the-art 
offsite shelving facility and completed a major building renovation project in 2006.  An 
active program of digital resource development and delivery is underway.   Rice University 
is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

Houston is a vibrant, multicultural city, with world-class visual and performing arts 
ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde. The fourth largest city in the country, 
Houston enjoys a moderate cost of living and easy proximity to the Gulf Coast.

For more information, see:

http://chaocenter.rice.edu/

http://www.explore.rice.edu/explore/General_Information.asp

http://www.visithoustontexas.com/media/neighborhoods

Applications received by March 18, 2011 will receive first consideration.  Please apply 
with cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail 
addresses of three references at: 
https://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52644.  Inquiries:  Melinda Reagor 
Flannery, Assistant University Librarian/Search Coordinator at (713) 348-3773 or e-mail 
reagor_at_rice.edu.  Rice University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.