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Access Services Librarian and Monographs Librarian, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University invites applications for two positions with faculty rank of Assistant Professor of Library Science. Both are 12-month tenure track positions, with an anticipated starting date of August 2, 2006.

The first position, Access Services Librarian, will provide library service through the supervision of the circulation, interlibrary loan, and document delivery services for the Dulaney-Browne Library and through reference, instruction, and faculty liaison.

Requirements include: a Master of Library Science from a library or information science program accredited by the American Library Association; previous experience in an academic library; a high level of computer expertise, both with hardware and software; and excellent personal communication skills.

The second position, Monographs Librarian will provide library service through the acquisition, processing, and cataloging of monographic materials for the Dulaney-Browne Library and through reference, instruction, and faculty liaison.

Requirements include: a Master of Library Science from a library or information science program accredited by the American Library Association; previous experience in an academic library; proficiency cataloging with OCLC and automated library systems; knowledge of AACR2R and MARC standards; experience in classifying library materials; excellent personal communication skills.

Founded in the 1904, Oklahoma City University is an independent university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is characterized by an intellectually challenging and vibrant student-centered learning community committed to preparing students to become effective leaders in service to others. With an enrollment of approximately 3600 students and low faculty-student ratio of 1:14, classes are small and students have many opportunities for close associations with faculty and staff in the classroom and beyond. Faculty and students are partners in a learning process that focuses on creating effective communicators who respect diversity, possess critical thinking skills and cultural and aesthetic awareness, and are prepared to be responsible and ethical leaders in their communities. Oklahoma City University is ranked by U.S. News in the top tier of master’s level universities in the 2006 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”

OCU offers its faculty an excellent benefit package including: tuition remission for spouses and children pursuing a degree at Oklahoma City University and over 500 other participating private institutions, health insurance, long term disability, life insurance, family membership to wellness center, TIAA-CREF retirement plan. A brief synopsis of the faculty benefit package may be viewed on the www.okcu.edu/hr website.

To apply for either position: Send letter of application or nomination, current curriculum vita, transcripts (unofficial copies accepted at this stage), and names and contact information of three professional references, and a statement about your philosophy of teaching and the role of faculty scholarship or creative endeavors at a liberal arts institution to:

Library Search
Human Resources Faculty Search
Oklahoma City University
2501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
or e-mail application materials to facultysearch@okcu.edu.

Complete position descriptions and application information for these positions are available at www.okcu.edu/hr/facpos.asp.