Assistant Librarian, Music Metadata Librarian, Temporary 2-year Appointment (Baylor University)
Assistant Librarian, Music Metadata Librarian, Temporary 2-year Appointment (Baylor University)
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. As reflected in Vision 2012, Baylor aspires
to become a top tier research university while remaining committed to its Christian heritage. Baylor is actively recruiting faculty supportive of its mission and vision.
We invite you to discover the vision (www.baylor.edu/vision/) and excitement at Baylor as we seek to fill a 2-year, temporary Academic Professional position in the Electronic Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Create original metadata records from source materials such as LPs, 78s, etc., including links to image and audio files stored in CONTENTdm, help establish appropriate metadata schema for each respective material type and maintain bibliographic standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess an earned ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies with demonstrated cataloging experience. Candidates must have a music degree or strong music background and successfully demonstrate knowledge of and experience with AACR2, MARC, metadata schema, LC subject headings and LC cataloging policies and practices.
Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references. Applications must be sent by mail and e-mail to:
Billie Peterson-Lugo
Assistant Director/Electronic Library, Music Metadata Librarian Search
Committee
One Bear Place #97148
Waco, Texas 76798-7148
Billie_Peterson@baylor.edu
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2006, and will be accepted until the position is filled. To insure full consideration, applications must be submitted before January 15, 2007. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To learn more about this position please follow the Available Faculty Positions link on the Human Resource Services website, www.baylor.edu/hr_services. To find out more about the exciting things happening at the Baylor University Libraries, visit www.baylor.edu/lib.
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.