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Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005
From: Denyse Seaman (Baylor Univ.) <Denyse_Seaman_at_BAYLOR.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement
Baylor University
Collection Development Librarian position
Baylor University, located in sunny and affordable Central Texas, seeks
an innovative and energetic individual to fill the Collection
Development Librarian position. This position is a non-tenure track,
Academic Professional position with faculty rank and status. Working
cooperatively with library faculty and staff, the successful candidate
will support the Assistant Director in all aspects of collection
development for the Central Libraries, coordinate collection development
between Central Libraries and Special Collections, and provide
leadership for the Collection Development Committee and library
consultants.
Duties for this position include assessment of the information needs of
the libraries' users, electronic resources license reviews, collection
interpretation and evaluation, selection of information resources, and
coordination of the library consultant program.
Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS with minimum of relevant
five years post-MLS professional experience in an academic institution;
familiarity with current collection development philosophy and practice
in academic libraries; experience with license agreement negotiation,
vendor pricing negotiation, or similar negotiations; experience in
evaluating and developing academic library collections; demonstrated
leadership in facilitating collaborative problem solving and group
decision-making; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with
people at all levels, both orally and in writing.
Minimum salary: $40,000 + benefits.
An application letter is required, and must be sent by both e-mail and
mailed paper copy. Send letter of application; resume; and three
professional references (names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail
addresses) to: Beth Tice, Collection Development Search Committee, One
Bear Place #97148, Waco, TX 76798-7148 and Beth_Tice_at_baylor.edu.
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Positions have 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 accepted until the position is filled. To ensure
full consideration, your application must be received by November 11,
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.
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