From: "Richard Johnson" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:20:15 +0300 The following vacancy may be of interest to some readers of this list: LIFE & CHEMICAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN AT KAUST Competitive Tax-free Salary King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a major new graduate university focused on becoming a leader in science and technology research. Located near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the university’s coastline campus on the Red Sea features high-quality residences, extensive recreational facilities and beach, a multicultural environment, and a high quality of life for employees and their families. Its stunning library is a recipient of the 2011 AIA/ALA Library Building Award. The University Library currently has an opening for a Science and Technology Subject Specialist Librarian to support research and graduate-level education in life and chemical sciences. Major responsibilities include providing reference and instructional services in assigned subject areas; serving as the main contact point between the library and relevant institutional units/users; developing the library’s collections; and informing researchers about scholarly communications issues. The ideal candidate will have: • Graduate degree in library science and/or a relevant scientific field. • 3+ years of professional experience in an academic library. • Experience using key research tools and resources in life sciences and chemistry. • Fluency in English. For more information, please email [log in to unmask] To apply, visit the KAUST website at http://www.kaust.edu.sa. Applications must be received by January 7, 2013.