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Subject:        Library Faculty Vacancy
Date:   Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:40:47 -0600
From:   Foote, Donna J. <[log in to unmask]>
To:     maps-l



*THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA*

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*Library Faculty Vacancy*

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*POSITION: Mr. & Mrs. Laurence S. Youngblood Chair for Energy Librarian *

*(Geology Librarian)*

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*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

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The University of Oklahoma Libraries (http://libraries.ou.edu
<http://libraries.ou.edu/>) seeks a Geology Librarian to manage
operations of the L.S. Youngblood Energy (Geology) Library; duties
include reviewing, developing and implementing library programs and
services; hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating library staff
and students; providing reference services and library instruction for
undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff as well as
professional practicing geologists and geophysicists; coordinating
collection development; and overseeing the physical facilities of the
Geology Library. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and vision
to build and maintain the Youngblood Library as one of the premier earth
sciences libraries.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

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_Required_*: *MLS from an ALA accredited program; experience in
reference, collection development and library instruction; minimum two
years of library experience; excellent interpersonal, teaching and
communication skills; experience with traditional and electronic
reference sources; managerial and supervisory experience.

_Desirable_: Experience working with the subject literature of, or
having an undergraduate or advanced degree in, geosciences, earth
sciences or a science discipline and/or related field; experience with
maps in traditional and digital form; 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/.

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*SEARCH WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.*

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*SALARY: *Salary commensurate with experience.

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*EMPLOYMENT**:* Librarians have faculty status, privileges,
responsibilities, the rank of assistant professor or above, and are
eligible for tenure. This position is an endowed chair.

*APPLICATION**:* Send letter of application 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, Norman, OK 73019

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

WE ENCOURAGE WOMEN AND MINORITY APPLICANTS.

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Thank you for posting this.—Jody Bales Foote, Acting Geology Librarian,
University of Oklahoma