Electronic Resources Librarian Position, Rice University

[Rafal Kasprowski]

*Electronic Resources Librarian*

Rice University is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Electronic 
Resources Librarian.  The successful candidate will work in a team 
environment as the primary resource person for all aspects of electronic 
  resources maintenance.  The position reports to the Head of 
Acquisitions in the Technical Services
Department.

Specific areas of responsibility include acquisitions, license review, 
access management, receipt, records maintenance, product trials, 
management of EZProxy and the OpenURL link resolver (currently SFX) and 
working with the discovery layer (currently EDS).  The Electronic 
Resources Librarian supervises one FTE and works closely with vendors, 
IT staff, collection development librarians, cataloging staff, faculty 
and students.

Required Qualifications include:   ALA-accredited  master’s degree in 
library or information science (may substitute an advanced degree 
(Master’s or PhD) and an additional year of library experience above and 
beyond the requirement for the MLS degree); two years of library 
experience; excellent communication skills; an understanding of 
technical standards; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; 
strong commitment to customer service and thorough understanding of 
electronic product licensing terms.

Salary & benefits:  $52,000 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate 
with experience and qualifications; no state or local income tax; 21 
benefit days; 8 study days; a range of retirement options including 
TIAA/CREF; health and life insurance and 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://www.rice.edu/fondren) is a research library with more than 2.8 
million volumes and more than 141,000 subscriptions, including titles 
available through aggregators.  The Library has a state-of-the-art 
off-site shelving facility.  An active program of digital resource 
delivery and development is grounded in successful collaboration among 
library and University staff from Digital Scholarship Services, other 
library departments and University information technology staff. The 
Technical Services Department is committed to using both established and 
emerging methods to provide access to library materials.

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.explore.rice.edu/explore/General_Information.asp.

Applications received by June 18, 2014 will receive first consideration. 
  Please apply with cover letter, resumé, and the names, titles, 
addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references 
at: http://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54226. Inquiries: 
  Melinda Reagor Flannery at (713) 348-3773 or reagor at rice.edu.  Rice 
University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

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2014-05-16