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Position Number: 4249916
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Libraries

Assistant to Curators

Job Identification: 14809
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What We Are Looking For

The Assistant to the Curators supports the mission of Baylor University by supervising the Armstrong Browning Library & Museum's (ABL's) Belew Scholars' Room and ensuring prompt and efficient service to researchers. The Assistant to the Curators has primary responsibility for managing the Armstrong Browning Library's closed stacks and assists the Curators with routine reference and collection management duties. The Assistant to the Curators reports to the Director of the ABL.

An Associate's degree, one year of relevant experience and an active Christian faith are required. A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the required degree.

*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required hours: Ability to work consistently Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Additional preferred attributes:

Excellent communication and customer service skills
Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn new systems are required to be successful in the role.

What You Will Do

Research Services: Supervise Belew Scholars' Room; retrieve, check-out, check-in, and re-shelve all library materials requested for use by in-person researchers; check and file call slips; and maintain records, compiling a monthly statistical report on the use of library materials.
Hire, schedule, train, and supervise student assistants who work in the Library Services Center and oversee Library Services Center activities.
Answer assigned reference questions; complete approved photocopying and scanning of rare library materials and scan materials requested via Interlibrary Loan
Collection Development: Search antiquarian book dealer's catalogs and internet sources (such as abebooks/eBay) for collection-related materials, comparing findings to ABL holdings and notifying the Curators about items of possible interest.
Stacks Maintenance: Record temperature and humidity records daily; schedule and oversee monthly cleaning of library stacks and adjacent areas; contribute to stacks shifting projects.
Cataloging & Processing: Coordinate sending and receiving ABL materials to Cataloging and Metadata Services; maintain the periodicals received file; check incoming periodicals for Browning-related articles or other information pertaining to ABL collections; process archival collections.
Preservation: Assist with physical processing of materials, including making mylar covers, preparing various labels, and identifying appropriate preservation supplies; assist with digitization projects in coordination with Digitization and Digital Preservation Services.
This position will be cross-trained in order to fill in for other support staff, when needed, and to assist with special events in the ABL; may also contribute to ABL social media.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
Ability to comply with university policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylors commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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