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 <mailto:reagor_at_rice.edu>.Rice
University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
Received on Wed Feb 02 2011 - 03:14:53 EST