Science 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 University
Libraries is seeking a librarian who has an enthusiasm for working with
students and collaborating with faculty,
a facility with technology
and its application in an academic
context, and a demonstrated interest
in the sciences.
TRACKING
ID#:
FOO2360
POSITION:
Science
Librarian
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Science
Librarian provides general and specialized
research assistance
and curriculum-integrated
information literacy programs for the
sciences,
computer science,
engineering and related disciplines;
participates in collection
development and liaison activities
for assigned academic
units, developing strong partnerships with faculty
in those units; analyzes trends in the research
programs and curricula
of assigned units, keeps current with
trends in the literature and scholarship
of the disciplines themselves, and
uses this knowledge to build and manage the Libraries' collections
in assigned disciplines; promotes new
modes of scholarly communication
and solicits Baylor’s scholarly
output for inclusion in the
institutional repository; contributes
to the development of online learning resources
and tools; maintains and develops subject
Web pages; supports and enhances faculty
use of course management software;
represents Baylor at regional and national conferences
and meetings; meets University expectations
for scholarship and service;
and serves on Library and University committees
as appointed or elected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA accredited
Master's degree in library science
required or equivalent combination of
education and professional experience;
knowledge in one or more of the following areas: science,
computer science,
engineering, and mathematics, plus competency
to serve clients in all scientific
fields; 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.
RANK
AND SALARY: Assistant
or Associate Librarian. Salary commensurate with experience
and qualifications.
SUBMISSION
DEADLINE: Applications
will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2008 and will be accepted
until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration,
all materials must be submitted by July 1, 2008.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: A complete
application will include
the following materials submitted to the address below: 1) letter of
interest, 2) curriculum
vitae, 3) and the names professional references,
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.