Rice University is hiring: Research Services Librarian, Business & Economics in

Research Services Librarian, Business & Economics

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Description

For best consideration, please apply by Monday, October 13, 2025 (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, lecture series, courses, and student government.

Position Summary

Fondren Library seeks a creative, collegial, and user-centered librarian to join our Research Services team. The Research Services Librarian, Business & Economics liaises with assigned academic programs as well as affiliated research centers and institutes, building strong relationships and seeking new partnerships to meet emerging needs.

Ideal Candidate Statement

An ideal candidate for this position is creative, collegial, and user-centered. They build and sustain strong relationships and provide excellent services to the Rice community.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary range is $61,000 to $69,900 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
• One or more (1+) years of related reference or research support experience in an academic or research library setting

Skills

• Ability to provide effective specialized research support in liaison areas
• Teaching or training experience in an academic or research library setting
• Knowledge of collection development and management practices
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills

Preferences

• Experience using platforms such as Springshare (LibGuides & LibAnswers) and Ex Libris (Alma/Primo)
• One or more years of experience or formal coursework related to business information resources
• Familiarity with the research lifecycle and interest in structuring services in areas including discovery of relevant literature and data
• Familiarity with scholarly communications and scholarly publishing, including open access models

Essential Functions

• Provides research support through specialized consultations for assigned areas
• Provides teaching support through specialized information and data literacy instruction for assigned areas
• Develops and manages library collections and content
• Collaborates broadly across the library and university to support research and learning
• Participates in library system-wide planning, committees, and work groups
• Stays current with best practices in business and economics librarianship, data services, and scholarly communication

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools.