Position Announcement, Baylor University, Waco, TX

[Seaman, Denyse]

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Reference Librarian

The Baylor University Libraries invite applications from innovative,
service-oriented librarians for the position of Reference Librarian.
This is an academic professional position with faculty status.  This
Reference Librarian position is one of six librarians within the
Reference & Library Instruction (RLI) Unit.  The Reference Librarian's
responsibilities include reference and research assistance for clients,
serving as a liaison to assigned academic units, and providing a variety
of instruction services to students and faculty.

Required qualifications:  Master's degree in library or information
science from an ALA-accredited program obtained by September 1, 2005;
bachelor's degree in a discipline within the humanities or social
sciences; demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a
academic setting; demonstrated skill using online and print  reference
resources; and experience in a reference or other library public service
setting. 

Salary & benefits:  $35,000 minimum, 12 month contract.  Salary will be
based upon successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
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 this position, the Libraries, and Baylor
University, please visit our website at http://www3.baylor.edu/Library.

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

Applications will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2005, and will be
accepted until the position is filled.  To ensure full consideration,
your application must be completed by July 29, 2005.

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.