From:
Kerry Keck <keckker_at_rice.edu>
Please forgive any cross-postings
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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 assisting with library services, and working with the
staff of the Chao Center and Fondren Library to promote Rice
University's developing program. The successful candidate will
contribute to primary resource collections, including digitization
projects, in Fondren's special 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 position is funded by a grant from the Chao
Center; $52,000 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.
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, 2013 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:
jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53555
<http://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53555>
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 Thu Feb 14 2013 - 03:11:18 EST