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Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian, Acquisitions

University of Oklahoma Libraries, Oklahoma

Salary: Not Specified
Status: Full-time
Posted: 04/20/07

Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian, Acquisitions
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKALHOMA

Library Faculty Vacancy

POSITION: Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian, Acquisitions

DUTIES: Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, the Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing the acquisition of electronic resources, as well as print serials and other continuing resources. Establishes subscriptions, registers, monitors and troubleshoots subscription related access to electronic resources. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. Supervises and trains staff in the Acquisitions Department. This is a tenure track position governed by the university’s policies requiring research or creative achievement and professional services as outlined by the Faculty Handbook at http://www.ou.edu/provost/pronew/content/fhbmenu.html.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: MLS from ALA accredited library school; effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; evidence of skill in coordinating projects and attention to detail; familiarity with automated acquisitions, serials systems and OCLC; recent serials acquisitions experience; and recent supervisory experience.

Desirable: Demonstrated competencies in managing or troubleshooting electronic resources; one or more years of recent professional serials experience in an academic library; one or more years of recent supervisory experience in an academic library; experience working in a dynamic, demand-driven environment; the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently; demonstrated ability to be flexible with working assignments; and 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/.

FIRST SCREENING DATE: May 31, 2007

SEARCH WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

APPLICATION: Send letter of application, addressing how your experiences relate to the position duties and qualifications, along 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 Street, Norman, OK 73019, or rhondacannon@ou.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE WOMEN AND MINORITY APPLICANTS.