Position Announcement: Baylor University – Assistant or Associate Librarian, Non-tenure Track, Cataloging and Database Maintenance Librarian

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Selicia Allen

The Baylor University Libraries is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team of librarians, serving as the Catalog and Database Maintenance Librarian. We’re looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills to lead the print monograph and database maintenance teams within Cataloging and Metadata Services.  The person in this position supports access to scholarly resources by leading and managing projects and processes that improve the quality of the metadata in the library database, as well as support strategic library deaccessioning initiatives.  This is a full-time, 12-month, on-site academic-professional position with excellent benefits and faculty status.

To learn more about the above position, or the University Libraries, and Baylor University, please visit the appropriate URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/133111.

About Baylor University:

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the “Great Colleges to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor’s mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.  

Waco, Texas is located conveniently along the I-35 corridor in the heart of central Texas. The Waco metropolitan area is home to approximately 280,000 residents. Combining smaller city living with opportunities of large cities nearby (only 1.5 hours from Austin and Dallas-Ft Worth), Waco offers beautiful scenery, a diverse population, and lower cost of living than the national average. More information about the Waco area can be found here: www.waco-texas.com/About-Waco

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Position – Baylor University: Curator (Assistant or Associate Librarian)

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Selicia Allen

The Baylor University Libraries seek an innovative, service-oriented second Curator to help build and expand access to the collections of the Armstrong Browning Library (ABL).  A research center and museum dedicated to the study of poets Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and nineteenth-century literature and culture, the ABL promotes and supports the research, teaching, and appreciation of the Brownings and the wider field of nineteenth-century studies by faculty, students, scholars from around the world, and the general public. Working collaboratively with a team of library professionals, the Curator will contribute to the ABL’s mission through reference, instruction, outreach, and collection development. Recent graduates of an ALA-accredited program and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, 12-month, on-site, academic-professional position with excellent benefits and faculty status.  Salary is $60,000 or more, commensurate with experience.  The successful candidate must hold a Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited program. 

For full consideration, applicants should submit the following documents by October 6 via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/130453  (1) letter of application, (2) current CV / resume, and (3) contact information for three current references. 

About Baylor University
Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having just been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the “Great Colleges to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as well as Baylor’s mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Waco, Texas is located conveniently along the I-35 corridor in the heart of central Texas. The Waco metropolitan area is home to approximately 280,000 residents. Combining smaller city living with opportunities of large cities nearby (only 1.5 hours from Austin and Dallas-Ft Worth), Waco offers beautiful scenery, a diverse population, and lower cost of living than the national average. More information about the Waco area can be found here: www.waco-texas.com/About-Waco. 

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BETTY HURTT MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD. 

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Selicia Allen

Award nomination letter deadline:  Friday, May 12

ALABI president Jill Botticelli is accepting nominations for the Betty Hurtt Meritorious Service Award.  This award honors a current or former ALABI member or any individual who has served as a role model and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Baptist records and manuscripts.  The award includes a plaque and a resolution honoring the individual from the association.  If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please submit a letter of nomination to Jill Botticelli (jbotticelli@swbts.edu) by Friday, May 12.

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ALABI DIGITAL PROJECT GRANTS.  Application deadline:  Friday, May 12

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Selicia Allen

The Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions sponsors a program whereby funds are made available for partial support in digitizing Baptist historical resources.  The program provides a grant of $500.  More information and an online grant application is available at the link below.

Digital Projects
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Position Announcement: University Archivist (Assistant or Associate Librarian)

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Selicia Allen

The Baylor University Libraries seek applications for the position of University Archivist.

This academic professional with faculty status provides leadership, vision, and direction in overseeing the University Archives. Working in The Texas Collection, a dynamic research collection established in 1923 and devoted to collecting Texana, the University Archivist will be instrumental in the development, operation, and promotion of the University Archives and will be an active member of the Baylor University community.

Please see the attached position summary below. To learn more about the above position, or the University Libraries, and Baylor University, please visit the appropriate URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/103566; https://www.baylor.edu/library/; or www.baylor.edu/hr/facultypositions. Applications should be received by April 18 for full consideration.

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Baylor University

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Selicia Allen

The Baylor University Libraries seek applications for the position of Director of The Texas Collection & University Archives. This academic professional with faculty status provides leadership, vision, and direction for The Texas Collection & University Archives and is responsible for the strategic planning and day-to-day operations of the library and archives. The Director also provides administrative oversight of Baylor at Independence, the original site of Baylor University and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Independence, Texas. Celebrating its centennial in 2023, The Texas Collection is one of the largest Texana collections in the world. While focused on the Lone Star State, The Texas Collection also holds information on the Southwest, Mexico, westward expansion, and beyond. Materials date from the 15th century to the present and tell the story of Texas from pre-Republic, Republic of Texas, and statehood. Scholars from all over the world come to The Texas Collection to research facets of Texas including history, agriculture, literature, religion, politics, and education. The Texas Collection hosts Baylor classes and provides special presentations and programming for the public. The mission of the University Archives is to collect, preserve, and provide access to records related to Baylor University. Materials in the University Archives shine a light on the important decisions that have made Baylor the institution it is today, providing valuable insight into our storied past. For qualifications and additional information, see https://apply.interfolio.com/90470 (Opens July 16, 2021, Closes August 23, 2021)

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The Baylor University Libraries support teaching, learning and research at Baylor University, and consist of the Moody and Jones Libraries; Armstrong Browning Library; Arts & Special Collections Research Center; Institute for Oral History; Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society; Library and Academic Technology Services; W. R. Poage Legislative Library; and Texas Collection with over 2.5 million volumes, significant holdings in e-journals, e-books, databases, and other digital content (https://tinyurl.com/bulstats). 

The Baylor University Libraries commit to increase diversity and recognize, value, respect, and empower all members of our community. We actively challenge and respond to bias, harassment, and discrimination. We commit to a policy of equal opportunity to resources, services, and spaces for all persons. The library is a place where differences are welcomed, people are nurtured, all perspectives are heard, and every individual feels a sense of belonging (https://tinyurl.com/buldei).

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Baylor University

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Selicia Allen

The Baylor University Libraries seek a collaborative, engagement-focused Heath Sciences Librarian to join the team of liaison librarians in the Research & Engagement department. In addition to the liaison program, this department also includes public services and support and services for data and digital scholarship, instruction and information literacy, and the arts and special collections research center. This position will serve as the liaison to the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences and collaborate with the other STEM liaisons on projects related to STEM information literacy and research services. This is an academic professional position with faculty status and rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. For qualifications and additional information, see https://apply.interfolio.com/90989 (Opens August 3, 2021, Closes September 5, 2021)

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The Baylor University Libraries support teaching, learning and research at Baylor University, and consist of the Moody and Jones Libraries; Armstrong Browning Library; Arts & Special Collections Research Center; Institute for Oral History; Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society; Library and Academic Technology Services; W. R. Poage Legislative Library; and Texas Collection with over 2.5 million volumes, significant holdings in e-journals, e-books, databases, and other digital content (https://tinyurl.com/bulstats). 

The Baylor University Libraries commit to increase diversity and recognize, value, respect, and empower all members of our community. We actively challenge and respond to bias, harassment, and discrimination. We commit to a policy of equal opportunity to resources, services, and spaces for all persons. The library is a place where differences are welcomed, people are nurtured, all perspectives are heard, and every individual feels a sense of belonging (https://tinyurl.com/buldei).

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ALABI Meeting – Canceled

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Selicia Allen

The ALABI meeting this year scheduled for May 26-28, 2020 at Samford University has been canceled. If you made a hotel reservation, please cancel. We look forward to focusing attention on a 2021 meeting.

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Betty Hurtt Meritorious Service Award Nominations

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Selicia Allen

Nominations are being accepted for the Betty Hurtt Meritorious Service Award. This award honors a current or former ALABI member or any individual who has served as a role model and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Baptist records and manuscripts. The award includes a plaque and a resolution honoring the individual from the association. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please submit a letter of nomination to Jennifer Taylor (jrtaylor@samford.edu) by Thursday, April 30, 2020.

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Digital Project Grant ($500)

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Selicia Allen

ALABI is offering a small grant for Baptist digital projects. Applications are open to institutional libraries and archives affiliated with Baptist colleges, universities, seminaries, historical collections, and Baptist agencies and conventions from the pan-Baptist family. Digital projects must be a Baptist-related resource such as a periodical, book(s), pamphlets, archival collection(s), or other Baptist resource. Projects funded through the grants must be made freely available without access restrictions to the general public and should involve a resource not already available on the web. More information and an online application are available at, http://www.baptistheritage.com/digital-projects/. We encourage you to apply. Applications should be submitted by April 30, 2020.

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