Anderson University and the Thrift Library invite applications for a 12-month, full-time administrative faculty member as Collection Management Librarian. Anderson University is an innovative and entrepreneurial comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning are encouraged to apply.
Describe yourself using a book title: Till We Have Faces
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? I love working with both students and faculty, and making interdisciplinary connections across campus.
Heritage College & Seminary exists to glorify God by partnering with churches in providing a biblically based education equipping men and women for life and ministry in the church and in the world.
Formed in 1993 from the merger of two respected institutions, Heritage has a rich history in providing academic excellence in the delivery of programs that help to shape biblical insight. The school is a place of worship that celebrates and cultivates God-given talents that make it possible for its graduates to Major in the Word of God, so they can help churches make a world of difference.
Reporting to the VP of Academics, the primary objective of the Library Director is to act as the caretaker and manager of Heritage College and Seminary library. The Library Director is expected to perform the duties of the position consistent with Heritage’s Mission, Vision and Values, all Heritage’s policies, and procedures and within an interdisciplinary Heritage team environment (Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Volunteers, etc.).
The Library Director will be a motivated, self- directed, innovative, and service-orientated librarian to work on a full-time basis. The position will be responsible for providing library instruction to students, reference services across all subject areas, and assistance in library projects as needed. Duties may occasionally be conducted in the evening or at the weekend.
The CSL is responsible for creating and editing metadata records for library collection resources of all kinds. CSL also oversees ordering and receipt of serials, binding of books and serials, and processing theses/dissertations. The CSL oversees one part time student worker and reports to the head of Metadata Services.
Provide cataloging for items in the Library collections; administer configuration of the Library’s integrated library software system.
Greetings! I imagine most of us are in the thick of all that happens at the beginning of a new semester. May God give us all the strength and wisdom to navigate the challenges that may come, but also the grace and spiritual eyes to see His hand at work.
Thank you to everyone who has already responded! We have one final request: please review the vendors and products listed to the right. If any of these catch your interest, kindly send a quick email to clc@acl.org to let us know. Your input will be invaluable as we prepare for an upcoming planning meeting. The more we understand member interests, the better we can serve you. As always, feel free to submit additional suggestions through the Suggestion Form on our website.
Beth Purtee
CLC Team Coordinator
Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) provides access to over 25,000 theological thesis/dissertation titles. Our partnership with TREN offers CLC members a 10% discount (possibly higher based on participation) on an annual subscription. Those who already subscribe to TREN through the CLC offer will receive a notification of continuance. To participate as a new subscriber, please fill out the order form. Deadline for participation is September 11.
Did you know that CLC members receive a 10% discount on a subscription to Galaxie’s Theological Journal Library (TJL)? The deadline to take advantage of this year’s offer is September 11. Whether you’re a new or renewing subscriber through CLC, be sure to fill out the order form to update your FTE and secure your discount. If you’re a current TJL subscriber (not through CLC) and would like to transition to the ACL/CLC billing cycle to benefit from the cost savings, please contact Hampton Keathley and fill out the order form as soon as possible.
Save 10% on an annual Meescan license! Also, libraries new to Meescan that purchase before March 31, 2025 will receive a $200 equipment credit toward the costs of kiosks or security stations. Want more information about Meescan? A demo is scheduled for Monday, September 16, at 2 pm EST. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcu6spjspE9NF5W97-mISVAkmHP7yopys
Save up to 30% on eBooks from EBSCO! The CLC annual offer will open mid-September and run through mid-December. We are working to finalize the collections that will be offered. Details, including title lists, will be posted on the website when they are available.
Save $100 off the registration price to the Internet Librarian Conference!
Link to register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/ILC24/register#category
Program: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/ILC24/conference/agenda
Please email clc@acl.org to receive the group discount code.
In the late days of summer, I am often preoccupied by two thoughts: the prospect of a new academic year, and the condition of my garden. The first is a perennial condition of the academic library vocation, and the latter is a personal antidote to the condition of the former. As a gardener and librarian, I find that steadfast endurance is a requisite commitment I make to any hope of ever seeing the fruit of my labor. Just as weeds of the garden inevitably crop up and crowd for space, so too are the unexpected needs of the patron on the well-crafted academic schedule. Each requires tending. James (1:2-3) reminds us that our faith is no different. We will “encounter trials of various kinds” and the “testing of our faith produces steadfastness”. It’s a reminder that the greatest return on our service investment, regardless of occupation, is not in the lofty or grand moments, but in the mundane, everyday obligation of tending the weeds and needs. Truly, in moments of great trial, a resilient faith is required, but the measure of our resilience comes only with the sharpened practice of steadfast endurance in everyday adversity. The daily grind, it turns out, has purpose far beyond the paycheck or of vocational awe.
Describe yourself using a book title: The Little Engine That Could
What’s the best thing about being a librarian? Being a librarian provides opportunities for a vast variety of tasks and continual learning. But the best thing is connecting patrons with the information they need.
Greetings! I trust your summer is going well. Maybe you have had a chance to work on those ubiquitous summer projects. But I hope you have also had (or will have) a chance to renew and recharge before the busyness of a new school year begins.
We want to welcome David Purdy as our newest CLC team member-at-large! David is the University Librarian at Crandall University in New Brunswick. He will be working with Scott in reaching out to and negotiating with new vendor partners as we continue to explore new discount opportunities.
Speaking of which, please take a look at the vendors/products listed below. If any of these are of specific interest to you, we would request that you just send a quick email to clc@acl.org letting us know. As we plan and talk to vendors, it will be helpful to know the areas of greatest interest to you. Proquest has already asked us about member interest.
You may always submit other suggestions to us via the Suggestion Form.
Beth Purtee
CLC Team Coordinator
We have just received updated CLC discount pricing for ThirdIron’s LibKey product. Libraries at all FTE levels receive a minimum of 20% off list price, with a greater discount for our smallest members. For more information about LibKey, click here: https://thirdiron.com/#
Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) provides access to over 25,000 theological thesis/dissertation titles. Our partnership with TREN offers CLC members a 10% discount (possibly higher based on participation) on an annual subscription. Those who already subscribe to TREN through the CLC offer will receive a notification of continuance. To participate as a new subscriber, please fill out the order form. Deadline for participation is September 11.
Did you know that CLC members get a 10% discount on a subscription to Galaxie’s Theological Journal Library (TJL)? The deadline to participate in this year’s offer is September 11. Please fill out the order form. Current TJL subscribers can transition to the ACL/CLC billing cycle to take advantage of the cost savings. Please contact Hampton Keathley and fill out the order form as soon as possible if you are interested in making this switch.
Save 10% on an annual Meescan license! Also, libraries new to Meescan that purchase before March 31, 2025 will receive a $200 equipment credit toward the costs of kiosks or security stations. Want more information about Meescan? A demo is scheduled for Monday, September 16, at 2 pm EST. Please register via the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcu6spjspE9NF5W97-mISVAkmHP7yopys
Make plans to participate in the CLC EBSCO Fall 2024 eBook offer, which will run mid-September through mid-December! We will provide more details as they become available.
Save $100 off the registration price to the Internet Librarian Conference!
Link to register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/ILC24/register#category
Program: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/ILC24/conference/agenda
Please email clc@acl.org to receive the group discount code.
Job Description: Do you want to be part of a growing university library with a teaching-focused mission? Do you have a passion for working with students and teaching information literacy and research skills to further enhance academic success, scholarship, and lifelong learning? We are looking for library staff to provide personalized, on-demand library assistance to enrich the learning experience and support intellectual inquiry and discovery. The schedule for this position is Friday – Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and Monday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a Phoenix-based, remote position. Must live within the Phoenix Metro area.
