Job Postings--Baylor University

[Seaman, Denyse]

Baylor University
2 Librarian positions

Collection Development Librarian:
The Baylor University Libraries invite applications for the position of
Collection Development Librarian.  The Collection Development Librarian
provides leadership, management, and planning for all aspects of
collection development.   Primary responsibilities include assessment of
the information needs of library users, collection interpretation and
evaluation, selection of information resources, and coordination of the
library consultant program.

Required qualifications:  Master's degree in library or information
science from an ALA-accredited program with minimum of relevant three
years post-MLS professional experience in collection development and/or
reference in an academic institution; familiarity with current
collection development philosophy and practice in academic libraries;
experience in evaluating and developing academic library collections;
demonstrated leadership in facilitating collaborative problem solving
and group decision-making; and demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively with people at all levels, both orally and in writing.

Send letter of application; resume; and three professional references
(names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses) to:  Beth
Tice, Collection Development Librarian Search Committee, One Bear Place
#97148, Waco, TX 76798-7148 or Beth_Tice at Baylor.edu.  Email submissions
must be followed up by a mailed, paper copy.

Serial and Electronic Resources Catalog Librarian:
The Baylor University Libraries invite applications for the position of
Serials & Electronic Resources Catalog Librarian.  This is an academic
professional position with faculty rank and status.  Primary
responsibilities include original cataloging of serials and electronic
resources, supervising the Serials and Electronic Resources Cataloging
Assistant, training Bibliographic Access Unit in serials and electronic
resource format cataloging and keeping unit up to date on trends in
cataloging for these formats, and assisting Bibliographic Access Unit
Leader in the leadership and overall direction of the unit.

Required qualifications:  Master's degree in library or information
science from an ALA-accredited program with demonstrated knowledge and
experience in serials and electronic resources cataloging (recent
professional or paraprofessional experience in an academic institution
preferred); extensive knowledge of AACR2, LC classification, LCSH, MARC
formats, and catalog management procedures/techniques; working knowledge
of PC workstation applications, OCLC cataloging utilities, and local
integrated online library systems (Innovative Interfaces products
preferred); working knowledge of a foreign language (modern European or
Asian language preferred); and ability to interact effectively with a
diverse campus population, both orally and in writing.  

Send letter of application; resume; and three professional references
(names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses) to:  Bruce
Evans, Serials & Electronic Resources Catalog Librarian Search
Committee, One Bear Place #97151, Waco, TX 76798-7151 or
Bruce_Evans at Baylor.edu .  Email submissions must be followed up by a
mailed, paper copy.

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Salary & benefits:  Salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience.  Librarian positions are academic professionals with faculty
rank and status.  12 month contract.  Competitive benefits with 20 days
annual leave.  Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas, midway
between Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin.  Waco enjoys a low cost of living
and no state or local income tax.  For more information about the
Libraries and Baylor University, please visit our website at
http://www3.baylor.edu/Library.  

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 10, 2004, and will be
accepted until the position is filled.  To ensure full consideration,
your application must be completed by October 10, 2004.

Baylor University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of
Texas.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer,
Baylor encourages minorities, women and persons with disabilities to
apply.