Position Announcement: Digital Librarian at Oklahoma State University

[Elizabeth A Reiten/lib/Okstate]

Please excuse the cross-posting.  Applications are still being accepted for
the following position, however interested librarians should submit their
materials as soon as possible.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/DIGITAL LIBRARY SERVICES LIBRARIAN, TENURE TRACK

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive research and land grant
institution with state, national, and international impact. The University
enrolls more than 21,000 students in six undergraduate colleges, the
Graduate College, the College of
Veterinary Medicine, and at OSU-Tulsa. OSU is located in Stillwater,
Oklahoma, a community of 40,000 located in north central Oklahoma within
one hour of both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. More information on Oklahoma
State University is available at www.okstate.edu. The Digital Library
Services unit facilitates access to electronic information, print
materials, and library services to insure that the information needs of OSU
students, faculty, and staff are met, regardless of their location. This
mission is accomplished through the use of state of the art technologies,
library instruction, and document delivery services. This position will be
the third professional position in the unit. It is anticipated that
additional staff will be allocated to the unit in the near future. This
position will report to the Coordinator, Digital Library Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide assistance to students and faculty accessing Library resources
remotely including helping with telecommunication and network connections.
Answer reference and technical support questions received via email,
website or telephone. Work with faculty teaching classes to off- site
students to provide appropriate library instruction to those students and
to help faculty develop class assignments using library resources. Assist
with the development of technology based methods to deliver library
instruction to off-site students. Develop and maintain locally-created
tools to assist users in accessing online resources. Assist with the
management of electronic resources. May work three to four hours per week
at one of the Library's Reference Desks and may do some collection
development work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA-MLS.
Must demonstrate the following:

                   strong, effective reference and library instruction
skills;
                   the ability to interact with the public in a friendly
manner;
                   excellent communication and organization skills;
                   knowledge of HTML;
                   excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills;
                   commitment and experience providing user- centered
services;
                   technical knowledge of computers, operating systems, and
network communications;
                   ability to work effectively with faculty, students and
administrators in a service-focused operation.

Desired: Prior experience in an academic or large public library; active
participation in state or national professional organizations; and
experience creating Web-based resources and SQL databases

SALARY:
$32,500 for 11 months. Salary and academic rank dependent upon
qualifications and prior experience.

BENEFITS:
Social security; free health, accident and life insurance; retirement
benefits available under state system and TIAA/CREF
(some restrictions); 11 holidays; 22 days of sick leave. Opportunity to
work towards advanced degree.

DEADLINE:
Application review begins on January 2, 2001, and continues until position
is filled. Anticipated start date: March 1, 2001.

Send cover letter, resume, and names and addresses of three professional
references to:
     Ms. Jackie German,
     Administrative Officer
     Edmon Low Library
     Oklahoma State University
     Stillwater, OK 74078-1071
     Phone: (405) 744-6324
               E-mail at jlg4962 at okstate.edu

Applicants invited for interview will be asked to make a presentation to
Library faculty.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Beth Reiten, Librarian
Digital Library Services
Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Phone: 405-744-9109
Email: reitene at okstate.edu