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.

Starla Doescher

Head, Acquisitions Department

University of Oklahoma Libraries

401 West Brooks, Room LL206

Norman, OK 73019

405-325-2141

Fax 405-325-1893