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.
The Outreach and Instruction Librarian will be responsible for preserving, stewarding, further developing, and interpreting the print materials at The Texas Collection and W. R. Poage Library – including but not limited to rare books, maps, cookbooks, and periodicals related to Texas history, local history, and politics. The Librarian will refine and develop collection holdings, provide teaching and outreach services for these collections, help identify items for digitization, and supervise one Library Information Specialist and student workers. This position will play an essential role in the future of Baylor University Libraries and the Texas Collection, University Archives & W. R. Poage Library. Chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845, Baylor University’s history is deeply intertwined with the rich history, culture, and heritage of Texas. The Outreach and Instruction Librarian will demonstrate collaboration, vision, wisdom, and ingenuity in providing leadership for collections development, outreach initiatives, instruction, and access. A vital component of this position is expanding the sphere of influence that The Texas Collection, University Archives & Collections of Political Materials at W. R. Poage Library have on campus among students, faculty, and the greater community.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. The Instructional Services Librarian is a full-time, tenure-track member of the Ryan Library faculty and is responsible for providing research support, information literacy instruction, and collection development for assigned liaison areas.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University seeks a full-time, 12-month, Assistant Library Director and Public Services Coordinator for Thorne Library on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Director of the Library and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. The Assistant Library Director and Public Services Coordinator supervises all library student assistants. This position represents the public face of the Thorne Library to the University and the broader community. A successful Assistant Director of the Library and Public Services Coordinator will be a creative, dynamic, and collaborative individual who is passionate about providing access to information and who is committed to excellent customer service. The work of the Assistant Director of Library and Public Services Coordinator will enhance and encourage access to information, ideas, and knowledge by both engaging the library’s community and by refining the library’s systems and processes.
