Asian Collection Librarian - Rice University

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

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Jiun Kuo

Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services

Rice University

Fondren Library MS44

P.O. Box 1892 

Houston, TX 77251-1892

phone:   (713) 348-2568

fax:       (713) 348-5862

e-mail   kuo@rice.edu                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Deputy Librarian: Hong Kong University Libraries

For overseas

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years.  Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning.  There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Deputy Librarian in the University Libraries

 (Ref.:  20110018)

Applications are invited for appointment as Deputy Librarian in the University Libraries tenable from May 1, 2011, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have a solid university degree plus a recognised professional qualification in library and information science (MLS or equivalent), with at least 10 years of appropriate post-qualification experience in academic libraries of which at least 5 years should be at a managerial level, carrying considerable responsibility.  The Deputy Librarian reports to, as well as advises and assists, the University Librarian, and from time to time represents the University Librarian and the Library within the University, locally, regionally or internationally, as required.  The Deputy Librarian is a key member of the Library senior management team, who provides high-level vision and dynamic leadership.  In addition to advising and assisting the University Librarian on development aspects of the management and administration of the Library, the Deputy Librarian will engage in strategic planning and implementation of strategic initiatives as well as the coordination of system-wide operations and services specifically through the 5 major library teams being Main Library Services, Bibliographic Discovery Services, Collection Development, Branch Libraries Services, and Scholarly Communications Teams.  The appointee should have a proven track record of leadership; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational ability; a demonstrated commitment to supporting teaching, learning and research; and knowledge of the latest trends and developments in information technology and in particular those applicable to an educational environment.  Written and spoken Chinese skills will be a distinct advantage.

Annual salary for Deputy Librarian will be in the range of HK$708,240 – 1,171,800 (approximately US$1 = HK$7.8) (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University).  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits.  Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk).  Closes March 3, 2011.  Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and

is committed to a No-Smoking Policy

Music Librarian: Hong Kong University Libraries

For overseas

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years.  Ranked 21^st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning.  There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Music Librarian in the University Libraries

 (Ref.:  20110044)

Applications are invited for appointment as Music Librarian (at the rank of Assistant Librarian I or Assistant Librarian II) in the University Libraries, from as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have significant training and experience in meeting the information needs of Music students and staff as evidenced by: 1) EITHER a good first degree in Music or Arts; AND a recognized professional qualification in information science (M.L.S. or equivalent) with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in academic libraries or teaching experience in universities which should be related to music or a related discipline; OR a Master’s degree in Music or other advanced degree (M.Phil.; Ph.D.) in a relevant area of Arts plus at least 1 year of post-qualification teaching experience; OR a recognized professional qualification in information science with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in academic libraries or teaching experience in universities which should be related to music or a related discipline; 2) strong written and oral communication skills in English (spoken and written skills in Chinese are not required but will be seen as a plus); and the ability to liaise with vendors, all levels of Library staff, AND students and staff of the Arts Faculty and others as necessary.  The appointee will be required to build print and electronic collections, provide group and individual user education and consultation services, and to participate in the development of the Branch Libraries Services Team policies and programmes.  The appointee will also provide information-related services at the soon to be completed Learning Commons facility at the Centennial Campus.  Applicants with 5 or more years of post-qualification experience will be considered for appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian I.  The appointee is also encouraged to develop his/her own self and to make contributions to the profession.  Further information about the post can be obtained at http://lib.hku.hk/employment/MusAL.html.  Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 20100573) need not re-apply as their applications will be considered together.

Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University):

Assistant Librarian I:                                   HK$433,320 – 721,080

Assistant Librarian II:                                  HK$433,320 – 621,900

(approximately US$1 = HK$7.8)

At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits.

Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; by fax (2540 6735 or 2559 2058); e-mail (senrappt@hku.hk); in person or by writing to the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resources Section, Registry, Room 10-01, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.  Closes February 28, 2011.  Candidates who are not contacted within 2 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a

No-Smoking Policy