Position Announcement: Digital Library Services Librarian

[Elizabeth A Reiten]

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Beth Reiten, Librarian
Digital Library Services
Oklahoma State University

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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 fourth 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 Head of 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; high 
level of HTML proficiency; 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 SQL databases and using ColdFusion to create Web-based 
resources.

SALARY: $33,000 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 June 17, 2002, and continues until position 
is filled. 
Anticipated start date: September 3, 2002.

APPLICATION:    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.  (405) 744-6324.  jlg4962 at okstate.edu Applicants invited for interview will be asked to make a presentation to 
Library faculty.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER;  MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST 
COMPLY WITH IRCA.