Theological Librarian

Job no: 494009 Work Type: Faculty full-time Categories: Library Services About ACU

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.Department: Brown Library 

Employee Class: Faculty Full-Time

Faculty Position Information

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Serves as reference librarian in the field of religion. Teaches one course for College of Biblical Studies. Offers bibliographic instruction to students, especially students of religion. Works with Collection Department in Religion and related areas. Serves as librarian/archivist in Center for Restoration Studies. Responsible to Library Director.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Offers reference services to all students as needed. Serves as primary reference librarian for students of religion.
• Manages collections and files in Center for Restoration Studies. Gives reference and bibliographic service in the collection.
• Teaches one course in Research Methods for all graduate Bible Majors.
• Has primary responsibility for Collection Development in religion and related areas.
• Supervises weeding and evaluating of gift books in the subject field.
• Selects materials for purchases, working with faculty and other librarians
• Offers bibliographic instruction to all students, especially students of religion.
• Assists with indexing religious periodicals for Restoration Serials Index.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Library Director.Qualifications:
• Master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited library program
• Additional graduate degree in a theological or religious studies field strongly preferred
• High level of interpersonal communication skills.
• Teaching and/or library experience preferred.Additional Information:

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