Sheridan and John Eddie Williams Legal Research and Technology Center
Baylor Law School
TITLE: Reference Librarian
POSITION: Academic professional with university faculty rank and status
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library school;
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school preferred; knowledge of current
information technologies and publishing formats, database and Internet
searching proficiencies, and a mastery of legal research sources and
techniques using both print and electronic materials; knowledge of web
publishing tools helpful; a superb work ethic, excellent oral and
written communication skills, a strong service orientation, a commitment
to continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to thrive in a
very fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Associate Director of the Law
Library, the Reference Librarian provides in-depth research and
reference services to the faculty and students of the Law School, as
well as the University, the legal community, and the general public.
Oversees the public services department, including supervision of the
Circulation and Reserve Specialist. Handles faculty and student
interlibrary loan requests. Prepares library publications, such as
research guides and bibliographies. Assists with collection development
work and testing/evaluation of new electronic products. Serves on
University committees. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director
or the Associate Director of the Law Library.
RANK AND SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Baylor University has an enrollment of 13,900
students and is conveniently located in the heart of Texas, within easy
driving distance of most of the state's major cities: Dallas, Fort
Worth, and Austin are each only a 90-minute drive away. For more
information on Baylor Law School and the Law Library, see
http://law.baylor.edu <http://law.baylor.edu/> .
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. To ensure full consideration, application must be received by
April 16, 2007.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a letter of application, current
curriculum vita, and transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of
recommendation to:
Professor Brandon D. Quarles
Director of the Law Library
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97128
Waco, TX 76798-7128
E-mail: Brandon_Quarles@baylor.edu <mailto:Brandon_Quarles@baylor.edu>
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General
Convention of Texas. An Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons
with disabilities to apply.
Matthew C. Cordon
Director of Legal Research, Associate Director of the Law Library &
Professor of Law
Baylor Law School
(254) 710-4913
Fax: (254) 710-2294
Matthew_Cordon@baylor.edu
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