Science Reference Librarian

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world’s largest Baptist University.  Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.  Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and strengthening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012.

Baylor seeks to fill the following faculty position in the University Libraries, Reference & Library Instruction Unit.

TRACKING ID#: FOO2360 

POSITION: Science Reference Librarian

QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA accredited Master's degree in library science required or equivalent combination of education and professional experience; significant knowledge in one or more of the following areas: science, computer science, engineering, and mathematics, plus demonstrated competency to serve clients in all scientific fields; demonstrated knowledge of science research and publication trends; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and library clients in a service-oriented, research intensive environment; effectiveness in preparing and conveying information in a variety of learning environments; familiarity with the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy; facility with technology and its application in academic contexts; and demonstrated creativity, initiative and self-direction.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide general and specialized research assistance and curriculum-integrated information literacy programs for the sciences, computer science, engineering and related disciplines; participate in collection development and liaison activities for assigned academic units, developing strong partnerships with faculty in those units; analyze trends in the research programs and curricula of assigned units, keep current with trends in the literature and scholarship of the disciplines themselves, and use this knowledge to build and manage the Libraries' collections in assigned disciplines; promote new modes of scholarly communication and solicit Baylor’s scholarly output for inclusion in the institutional repository; contribute to the development of online learning resources and tools; maintain and develop subject Web pages; support and enhance faculty use of course management software; represent Baylor at regional and national conferences and meetings; meet University expectations for scholarship and service; and serve on Library and University committees as appointed or elected.

RANK AND SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning January 2, 2008 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted by December 31, 2007.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application will include the following materials submitted to the address below:  1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) copy of transcripts and 4) three professional letters of recommendation, including name, address and e-mail address:

Ms. Sinai Wood, Search Committee Chair

Baylor University

One Bear Place #97148
Waco, Texas 76798-7148

Materials may be submitted electronically to: [log in to unmask]

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