POSITION OPENING, RICE UNIVERSITY

[Kerry A Keck]

Reference/Collection Development & Web Applications Librarian
(This posting may also be found at
http://www.rice.edu/fondren/info/jobs/rcd_wa.html   )

Rice University, a private university located in Houston, Texas, is
seeking a highly motivated librarian committed to excellent library
service by providing collection development and user education in several
humanities disciplines, reference and information service, and by
developing and maintaining web-based applications that support collection-
and information-services specific to the Rice University community. The
position reports to the Assisitant University Librarian, Collections.

Rice University is a private, selective institution with a small student
body.  Fondren Library is a research library with over 2.4 million volumes
and is an exciting place to work, with opportunities to participate in the
development of leading edge library technologies in a team setting.
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://www.rice.edu/fondren and  http://www.rice.edu/houston

Responsibilities:
Develop and manage library collections  (in all formats) in assigned
humanities disciplines, working in consultation with academic faculty.
Develop and support web-based services  directed both to the library users
and internal staff  that support reference, library instruction and
collection development/management,  Provide research assistance and user
education services to students, faculty and the general public,
instructing patrons individually and in small groups in the use of print
and electronic resources. Participate in library orientations and tours.

Qualifications and experience:
Required: an ALA accredited MLS; undergraduate degree in a humanities
discipline; excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work
well with faculty, students and colleagues, a high degree of flexibility
and a positive record of collegial relations; excellent written and oral
communication skills; a demonstrated commitment to public services and
academic research process; excellent computer skills, including standard
business and communications applications; experience with web development
including web application and database programming, multimedia
development, and web editing; understanding of effective web interface
design and awareness of current issues regarding navigation, usability,
and ADA-compliant accessibility

Preferred: an advanced degree in humanities discipline, preferably history
or philosophy; 2 years previous experience in an academic library; project
management skills; reading knowledge of a foreign language, preferably
German.

Salary and appointment:
Salary/benefits: Salary range $37,000 minimum, with hiring salary based on
experience and education; no state or local income tax; career advancement
program; 21 benefit days; 8 study days; TIAA/CREF; flexible benefits
plans, including health and life insurance; and tuition waiver.


To Apply:

Applications received by September 15, 2004 will receive first
consideration.

To apply, send letter of application, resume, and the names, titles,
addresses, and telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses of three
references to:

    Melinda Reagor Flannery, Assistant University Librarian
    Fondren Library MS-44
    Rice University
    P. O. Box 1892
    Houston, TX 77251-1892

Inquiries:  (713) 348-3773 or e-mail reagor at rice.edu

Rice University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.