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Head of Reference and Outreach Services, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Duties: The Head of Reference and Outreach Services for University Libraries is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing high-quality, innovative and user-oriented reference and outreach services. This position manages Reference Department operations for Bizzell Memorial Library. Outreach responsibilities include identifying opportunities to develop working relationships within the university community in order to provide information services. Extensive liaison activity with students, faculty, and administrative units of the university is expected. This position includes some night and weekend duty.

Qualifications: Required: MLS from ALA accredited library school; four or more years of public service experience in libraries; management and supervisory experience; experience in reference and library instruction; knowledge of current trends in technologies in public services; knowledge of collection development practices and procedures; excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
Desireable: Experience in an academic or research library; advanced degree in a subject discipline; experience with promoting reference or outreach services; evidence of research or creative achievement.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position go to http://libraries.ou.edu/about/employment/.

Search will remain open until filled

First screening date: January 4, 2006

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.

Employment: Librarians have faculty status, privileges, responsibilities, the rank of assistant professor or above, and are eligible for tenure.

Application: Send letter of application with resume, a list of publications and the names of three references including current supervisor to: Rhonda Cannon, Director of Administrative Services, University Libraries, University of Oklahoma, 401 W. Brooks, Room 212, Norman, OK 73019.

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