Research Services Librarian (U.S. History & Political Science)

Description

Rice University 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 and maintaining strong relationships. 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 the design and delivery of general and specialized research and teaching support services for the broader Rice research and teaching community, including research data services.

Expected liaison areas are as follows. Areas may shift over time in accordance with changing needs and priorities:  U.S. History and Political Science Librarian – supports U.S. History and Political Science academic programs, and related institutes, centers, and initiatives. Collaborates with members of the Research Data Services team on the development and implementation of services for the Rice community.  

This position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Research Services. Applications from recent graduates are welcome.  

For more information about working at Fondren Library, please see https://library.rice.edu/content/employment.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent library and/or information science program
• One or more years of related experience (does not have to be at the professional level)
  In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis. 

Skills

• Strong interest in working with faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to provide effective specialized research and teaching support in liaison areas
• Ability to learn and apply technology to library services
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of collection development and management practices, including the ability to evaluate collections and research tools in terms of content, functionality, and alignment with user needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

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.  

• Public service experience in an academic or research library
• Experience using the Springshare platform (LibGuides & LibAnswers)
• Experience using the Ex Libris Alma/Primo library services platform
• Familiarity with specialized research services including research data support and research impact services
• Familiarity with the research lifecycle and interest in structuring library services in areas including discovery of relevant literature and data, management of research data, writing and citation support, and publishing and sharing research publications and data
• Familiarity with scholarly communications and scholarly publishing, including open access models

Rice University believes that diversity increases the intellectual vitality of education, scholarship, service, and student life. Candidates for this position 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.