Special Instructions to Applicants: For best consideration, please apply by October 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm (Central Time). All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application. We suggest the documents be in a PDF format to avoid formatting issues.
Inquiries: Lisa Spiro (Search Coordinator), lspiro@rice.edu. We will evaluate your application based on your cover letter and resume, so you do not need to fill out the Work History and Education sections of the online application.
About Rice
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary
Fondren Library seeks a creative, collegial, and user-centered librarian to join our Research Services team. The successful candidate will serve as liaison to academic programs, building strong relationships and seeking new partnerships. Areas of focus include research support and consultation services, instruction and outreach services, and development and management of collections and content. This position will also engage in design and delivery of general and specialized research and teaching support services for the broader Rice research and teaching community, including supporting Overleaf as a collaborative scientific and technical writing platform. Expected liaison areas are as follows. Areas may shift over time in accordance with changing needs and priorities:
Science and Engineering Librarian - supports Biosciences, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Kinesiology academic programs and associated research labs, centers, and initiatives
This position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Research Services. Applications from recent graduates are welcome.
An ideal candidate for this position is creative, collegial, and user-centered. They are committed to providing excellent services to the Rice community and to building and sustaining strong relationships with their assigned liaison areas. They participate in services including in-person and virtual consultations, as well as teaching and outreach. They create and maintain guides and other research support resources. They develop and manage collections for assigned areas, engaging with constituents to understand and act on needs and priorities. They engage in broader collection projects, including promotion of new resources and collection assessment. They share in supporting general public services to include online reference and research support, along with general outreach and teaching. They also collaborate in the design and delivery of specialized research services in particular Fondren’s support for Overleaf. They are interested in exploring new models for engaging with and facilitating support throughout the research lifecycle. They contribute to Fondren’s organization through active participation in committees and work groups. They maintain awareness of external developments and best practices to inform local services.
Rice University believes that diversity increases the intellectual vitality of education, scholarship, service, and student life. Candidates for these positions share Fondren’s broader commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive library and workplace. They are able to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
Workplace requirements
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. The individual in this role will work on campus 80% during a typical week. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary range is $61,000 to $64,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
Preferences
Preferred qualifications are not required. We ask applicants to share with us how your experience and interests align with the position for which you are applying. We also commit to helping future colleagues develop and grow professionally.
Essential Functions
Additional Functions
For more information about working at Fondren Library, please see https://library.rice.edu/content/employment.
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