Job Description:  Oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of the library’s outreach and engagement programs for adults (18+), including systemwide initiatives, services, and special events. Develops innovative strategies to enhance community connections, promote library resources, and engage diverse adult audiences in lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science; and Three years of personnel management experience. Licenses and Certifications: Valid State Driver's License Current motor vehicle insurance Acceptable Driving Record as defined in the Driver Safety Procedures HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: High level of comfort with program evaluation and outcome-based planning and evaluation. Experience building sustainable community relationships. Experience leading by influence.

Deadline: January 1, 2025

Job Description:  Plans, organizes and manages the activities, staff and services of the Shawnee Public Library; provides outstanding and high-level customer service to all customers; working knowledge in the operation of computers and standard office software products. Works under the direction of the Shawnee Branch Manager; performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Education and/or experience: a. Bachelor’s degree required; b. MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited college or university preferred; c. Three years relevant library or related experience; d. Three years supervisory experience preferred; e. Equivalent combination of technical training, education, and/or experience may be considered; f. Valid driver’s license. 2. Knowledge, skills and abilities: a. Understands and performs basic functions and tasks of common software programs and email applications; b. Uses and helps others use basic computer hardware; c. Handles details and functions of public services operations at the branch, including but not limited to compliance, business records, training schedules, and other branch requirements; d. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures for public library service and the ability to interpret them to the staff and public; e. Skills in working with the public, public speaking and conducting effective library programs; f. Strong skills in written and spoken business communications; g. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of Pioneer Library System policies and procedures; h. Working knowledge in the operation of computers, office machines and standard office software products; electronic resources, internet and database retrieval; i. Lift up to 25 lbs; ability to retrieve and replace items from floor level to at least 5 1/2 feet in height; j. Work a flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends based on fluctuating branch/department demands. 

Deadline: January 8, 2025

Job Description:  Summary: Plans, coordinates, and directs the general operations of assigned libraries and departments within Guest Services; supervises, coaches, and mentors managers; coordinates with the Chief Guest Officer to evaluate guest services, staffing, and policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in library studies/information science from an ALA-accredited college or university; and Five years of professional library experience, at least two years of which shall have been working as a professional librarian, and at least three years of which shall have been supervising library staff. HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Public library management experience.

Deadline: January 1, 2025

Job Description: Hiring salary is $51,001.60 to $62,483.20 annually. Exact compensation negotiable based on skills and experience. Summary: Manages and schedules the library’s age-specific programming and outreach services including developing, planning, promoting, coordinating, and directing a variety of programs and events that serve diverse populations. Performs duties requiring considerable judgment and initiative in planning and overseeing both on-site and community-based programming and outreach services for age-specific groups. This position is assigned to the Outreach and Engagement Services division of the Metropolitan Library System, which is located at the Downtown Library, 300 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK 73102. 

Deadline: December 31, 2024

Job Description: The Library Creative Studios Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the creative spaces of the SWOSU Library. In coordination with library faculty, the Coordinator schedules and organizes workflows to ensure the efficient and successful completion of creative projects. The Coordinator also maintains and troubleshoots the library's audiovisual devices and equipment, as well as devices and equipment utilizing additive and subtractive processes. Acts as a resource for the Al Harris Library and builds effective, strong working relationships to enhance department operations and functions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provides support in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Manages the daily operations of the library’s creative spaces, including the use of equipment and the monitoring of supplies. Efficiently and promptly processes users' requests to use the library’s creative spaces, including the scheduling of projects. Provides users with point-of-need training on equipment and application use. Trains and supervises student library employees as required. As a core component of the creative spaces' workflows, organizes and maintains the storage of creative project digital work files. Creates end user-focused training materials to assist library creative spaces users. Performs maintenance and troubleshooting for the library's creative equipment and applications. Assists with planning for new or upgraded equipment and/or applications. Participates in the development of procedures, guidelines, and policies affecting the operation of the library’s creative spaces. Maintains statistics and provides summary reports as required on the utilization by students, employees, and community members of the library’s creative spaces.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: Under the direction of the Statewide Programs Manager, the Programs and Partnerships Officer (APO II) will coordinate statewide programming initiatives for the direct benefit of public libraries across the state. The incumbent will work closely with public libraries to understand the unique needs of their communities and develop impactful, outcome-based programs that address those needs. The Programs and Partnerships Officer will be responsible for leading complex project management efforts, including the oversight of state and federal grant-funded initiatives, with project scopes that may encompass digital literacy, civic engagement, health literacy, and workforce development. This includes analyzing data to make informed decisions, ensuring effective program implementation, and reporting progress to stakeholders. A critical aspect of this position is fostering and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with colleagues across the agency, library professionals, state agencies, and community organizations. Through collaboration and partnership-building, the Programs and Partnerships Officer will ensure programs are aligned with both local and statewide priorities, creating lasting benefits for public libraries and the communities they serve. 

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: Under the direction of the Consultant Team Lead, the Library Development Consultant will be responsible for supporting public library development statewide by providing comprehensive consulting on operations, customer service, collection management, facilities, data collection and analysis, and strategic planning. This includes regular on-site visits to libraries and working with city leaders and library staff to ensure effective implementation and support.  

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: This position provides professional expertise in the services and projects of the Archives and Special Collections department. Works collaboratively within the department to determine appropriate approaches to preparing collections for use. Processes manuscript collections utilizing standard best practices. Creates and maintains accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases incorporating current advances in electric storage technology. Researches and records origin and historical significance of archival materials seeking information from various sources with a critical eye. Assists in the preparation of inventories, guides, indexes and other appropriate finding aids in digital format for efficient access. Assists with maintenance of donor information and files. Serves on the department's reference desk assisting with research services for students, faculty, staff, and other patrons needing archival materials. Performs other duties as assigned including artifact and art storage handling, loan management, exhibit preparation, design, and curation.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: Plays a key role in advancing scholarly communication by staying informed about emerging technologies and AI developments. Develops resources and training materials to help researchers navigate the evolving scholarly communication landscape, ensuring the library remains a hub for innovation and academic success. Focuses on supporting research and instruction by teaching classes, developing instructional materials, and providing expert guidance to students and faculty, including preparing and delivering instructional videos and online tutorials to enhance information literacy and research skills. Stays current with new technologies to integrate them into instructional practices. Provides reference services to assist users with research inquiries, ensuring access to essential academic resources. Manages the library's electronic resources, including databases and ebooks. Acts as a liaison to assigned departments.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: The User Experience and Technology position will lead user-focused customer service initiatives by managing engagement initiatives. This role will supervise the Access Services team to provide excellent customer service and coordinates user technology in conjunction with our IT department. With assistance from the Access Services staff, this role will maintain the library’s physical collections and be the point of contact for The Oklahoma Textbook Review Center. Performs various professional duties including research assistance, collection development, serving on campus and library committees, instructional duties, marketing, event management, training staff and creating training materials, and engaging the online student. We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop and expand on these preferred skills.  We strongly encourage applications from those who are passionate about growing their skill set to provide innovative library services and want to help develop and evolve the OSU-Tulsa library with the support of the library team. 

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: The University of Oklahoma Libraries seeks to recruit a Processing and Collections Management Archivist. The Archivist is responsible for processing and managing archival collections held by University Libraries Special Research Collections. This work includes accessioning, arranging, housing, and describing archival collections in accordance with professional standards to support increased collection accessibility and discoverability. Working under the direction of the Coordinator and Senior Archivist, Special Collections Processing Unit, the Archivist creates and edits finding aids in the Libraries’ ArchivesSpace instance. Organizes archival collections stored at the Library Service Center and records collections storage information in the Library Service Center’s shelf management software system. Pulls and shelves archival boxes at the Library Service Center in a timely manner for daily campus circulation requests. Performs stacks management activities and relocates collections to maximize efficient storage. Manages intake of archival supplies. Creates custom archival enclosures and participates in special projects as assigned. Trains and guides the work of student assistants and temporary staff as directed. 

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: This is a professional Librarian position, providing administrative, supervisory and direct service work, coordinating and managing the children and teen collection, programming and activities. This staff member also provides general library services for young library customers, including special services such as the Summer Reading Program, story hours and outreach that enhance the lives of and promote reading to young customers.

Deadline: Open Until Filled