SYSTEMS/Reference Librarian Opening - Oklahoma

[Jonathan Sparks]

SYSTEMS/Reference LIBRARIAN:  Oklahoma Baptist
University, a Southern Baptist liberal arts
university in the evangelical tradition with a
student body of 2,100, invites applications for
the position of SYSTEMS/Reference LIBRARIAN (to
begin no later than August 1, 2001).  U.S. News
ranks OBU as the third highest rated western
liberal arts college.  Required qualifications:
M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution and
experience with a major library automation system.
 Preferred qualifications: experience with SIRSI
Library System, web design and writing, and
various library databases and technologies. 
Responsibilities include: oversight of the SIRSI
system and communication with SIRSI company,
supervision of the library web site, oversight of
library databases and electronic resources, and an
average of eight to ten hours per week reference
desk service.  Competitive salary and benefits. 
Letter, current resume,  and
names/addresses/telephone numbers of at least
three references should be received by March 15,
2001.  Position open until filled.  Apply: Dr. Jon
Sparks, Dean of Library Services, Mabee Learning
Center, Oklahoma Baptist University, 500 West
University, OBU Box 61309, Shawnee, OK 74804, Or,
fax at (405) 878-2256 or email,
jon_sparks at mail.okbu.edu.


Jon Sparks, MLS, Ed.S., Ph.D.
Dean of Library Services
Mabee Learning Center
Oklahoma Baptist University
500 West University
OBU Box 61309
Shawnee, OK  74804
EMail: jon_sparks at mail.okbu.edu
Telephone:  (405) 878-2249
Fax:  (405) 878-2256