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Rare Books Catalog Librarian
Baylor University, located in sunny and affordable Central Texas, seeks
an innovative and energetic individual to fill the following position:
Rare Books Catalog Librarian. This is a non-tenure track, Academic
Professional position with faculty rank and status. Primary
responsibilities include original cataloging of rare books, pamphlets
and ephemera for special collections and Special Libraries (such as the
Polk Rare Book Collection, Armstrong Browning Library, Texas Collection,
and Baylor Collections of Political Materials); training staff as
needed, including keeping the Bibliographic Access Unit up-to-date on
trends and changes in rare books cataloging issues; and assisting the
Bibliographic Access Unit Leader in the leadership and overall direction
of the unit. This position may assist with other formats as needed.
Required qualifications: Master's degree in library or information
science from an ALA-accredited program; original and rare books
cataloging experience; knowledge of AACR2, Descriptive Cataloging of
Rare Books, LC and Dewey classification, LCSH, MARC formats, online
catalog management procedures/techniques; working knowledge of PC
workstation applications, OCLC cataloging utilities, and local
integrated online library systems (Innovative Interfaces products
preferred); familiarity with new library technologies and trends, as
well as non-traditional cataloging standards such as Dublin Core;
working knowledge of one or more foreign languages (modern European
languages preferred); and ability to interact effectively with a diverse
campus population, both orally and in writing. Minimum salary: $37,000.
Application 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: Bruce Evans,
Catalog Librarian Search Committee, One Bear Place #97151, Waco, TX
76798-7151 and Bruce_Evans_at_Baylor.edu.
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This position has 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://www.baylor.edu/Library.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure
full consideration, your application must be received by July 24.
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.
Received on Wed Jun 07 2006 - 17:38:55 EDT