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About Lipscomb University: Lipscomb University is a private Christian university located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and committed to preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. About the Department: Lipscomb’s Beaman Library is entering an exciting time of transformation and innovation. Lipscomb University seeks to create a Learning Commons. Key departments providing essential academic services to students have been identified and assembled (Library Services, Coggin Family Academic Success Center, Center for Teaching and Learning, Career Development Center, and the Office of Accessibility and Learning Supports). This collaboration will seamlessly support students and academic success by meeting current scholastic needs and expanding to encourage scholastic creativity. Thus, Beaman Library seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and collegial information literacy instruction/liaison librarian eager to liaise with programs, partner with faculty in their teaching and research, and engage with the development of students’ information literacy and research skills needed to succeed in college and career.

Position Description/ Job Summary: This full-time faculty-status position. Requires 40 hours of work each week, including some evening and weekend availability. The Instruction/Liaison Librarian is one member of an energetic, scrappy, creative team that values cultivating students’ curiosity and fostering a learning environment where students and faculty are inspired to create. Primary responsibilities include teaching information literacy skills and concepts in assigned liaison areas, working with teaching faculty in those areas to develop department- and course-specific objectives and providing customized reference services/appointments. Create, maintain, and assess digital learning objects, information literacy instructional materials, and/or services. Assists the Collection Development and Systems librarians with collection development activities related to their departmental and subject assignments. The Instruction/liaison librarian is a dynamic contributor to peer’s success and group initiatives by staying abreast of best practices in librarianship and instruction. He or she will collaborate with colleagues to develop library programming and support outreach initiatives.

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Jerry Falwell Library Faculty librarians are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that ‎‎‎‎faculty model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University as well as support personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed ‎‎‎‎‎‎Christian worldview. Librarians at the Jerry Falwell Library are full-time benefited, 12-month administrative faculty members who engage in technical, instructional, and scholarly support of faculty, staff, and students. Areas of service may vary depending on changing needs, but all positions are committed to working collaboratively and independently in team-based environments.

About Liberty University and Jerry Falwell Library:

Join our team of professional librarians at Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell Library! We have a full-time, faculty position available: Research & Instruction Librarian. New graduates are welcome to apply for our open staff positions. Our beautiful campus sprawls over 7,000 acres in Lynchburg, VA, near the famous Blue Ridge Mountains and James River, which offer miles of scenic trails and beautiful parks for outdoor enthusiasts. In downtown Lynchburg, walking tours highlight iconic landmarks and monuments that reveal Central Virginia’s rich history. A vibrant arts community and diverse collection of restaurants and markets complement the culture of the historic city. The 170,000 square-foot library opened in 2014 with the latest technological advances, including a two-story robotic book retrieval system and a fully equipped technology commons. Featuring Jeffersonian-style architecture, the building was recognized with Library Journal’s Landmark Libraries 2016 Honorable Mention Award for innovative design and spaces. It offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a small lake, and the academic lawn. A main focal point in the Esbenshade Atrium is a media wall that is 22 feet wide by 12.5 feet high. It features news and weather as well as university social media and events. Casual seating areas, reading rooms, a spacious café, multiple balconies, and three levels of quiet add to the relaxed, scholarly atmosphere. Our popular group study rooms with writable walls provide opportunities for students to collaborate while the Active Learning Classroom and telepresence technologies support interactive and virtual learning. The library supports over 15,000 residential students, more than 2,700 faculty, and a thriving online learning community. Liberty was founded in 1971 by Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. with a vision of training Champions for Christ. As an R3 doctoral university with over 700 unique programs of study on the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, you have an exciting opportunity to join us in creating a culture of student research and success. In this position, you must be able to work with and provide customer service to diverse populations in compliance with our Non-discrimination Statement (http://www.liberty.edu/financeadmin/financialaid/index.cfm?PID=30442). You must also embrace the library’s core values of faith, service, wisdom, integrity, and community.

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Azusa Pacific University seeks an energetic and visionary leader, deeply committed to the success of students and faculty, to serve as Assistant/Associate Provost for University Libraries. APU invites applications from candidates who have a comprehensive record of success in library administration and demonstrate exceptional skills and experience that will enable them to provide strong leadership to a research, teaching, and outreach enterprise across multiple campuses. Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars.

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The systems librarian is the system administrator for the Yavapai Library Network, a consortium of 58 libraries.

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The Director of Library Services oversees the Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) library operations to support the mission and curriculum of IWS. The director reports to the IWS Academic Dean. The position is part-time and non-exempt status; 15 hours per week.

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The cataloger is responsible for maintaining an electronic catalog which allows library users to find needed materials whether in print or electronic. Their primary responsibility will be for original and copy cataloging and providing reference assistance when needed by faculty, staff, and students. Must be a visible Christian leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consistent with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana Christian University and the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

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Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for a position as Faculty Services Librarian in the Lucille S. Beeson Law Library.

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, archivist/assistant professor to begin as early as January 2025. This search is open to applicants with credentials for appointment as assistant professor tenure-track (PhD or relevant terminal degree) as well as those interested in appointment as a Lecturer (MS). The dedicated and detail-oriented Archivist will manage, organize, and preserve our historical records. The ideal candidate will have a passion for history, strong organizational skills, and experience in archival practices. The Archivist will be responsible for maintaining our archives, facilitating access to materials, and supporting the organization’s research and educational initiatives. The faculty contract will consist of full-time administrative duties in lieu of teaching hours. Some adjunct teaching opportunities could be available.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is committed to higher education in the tradition of the liberal arts and places special emphasis on preparing students for leadership roles in a diverse and global society. The College offers campus-based undergraduate degree programs and distance undergraduate and graduate programs. SMWC is located on a beautiful campus near Terre Haute, Indiana. Additional information on the college and all academic programs may be found at smwc.edu.

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The Research Librarian guides students and faculty through the research process so they can use the resources and services of the George A. Rawlyk Library to maximal advantage in their scholarly endeavours. This position manages Crandall’s research and data management (RDM) workflow as well as the instructional and outreach activities of the library. The position is responsible for engaging in library activities outside the walls of the library’s physical space, both on and off campus, and both in person and online. These activities include teaching students how to do library research, creating online research aids, and generating excitement about what the library has to offer. The position also helps inform the University Librarian’s administrative decisions by gathering statistics and writing reports relating to the library collection, library technologies, library usage, and Crandall-related research outputs.

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As a member of the librarian team, the Research and Instruction Librarian partners with teaching faculty to understand their research and information needs, offers research services to students and faculty, and delivers instructional sessions.