Library Media Specialist and Technical Services Librarian

ABOUT ORU

Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to stay in their faith but to GROW in faith and become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.

OVERVIEW

• FULL TIME

This 12-month faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank serves a hybrid role combining public services (70-80%) with technical services support.

Primary responsibilities include providing reference and research assistance, serving as a departmental liaison, and developing and teaching graduate courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program. A significant focus of the role is integrating AI literacy and emerging technologies into both library services and curriculum, preparing future school librarians to lead technology initiatives in K-12 settings.

The position requires evening and weekend availability for the program's hybrid modular teaching format.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Graduate Program Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Create, develop, and teach courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program, including hybrid modular and online formats.

• Develop syllabi, learning materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.

• Mentor graduate students through internship experiences and comprehensive exam preparation.

• AI Integration & Emerging Technologies

• Integrate AI literacy and emerging technologies into library instruction, services, and workflows.

• Design curriculum addressing ethical and practical AI applications in library and K-12 settings

• Evaluate and implement AI-enhanced tools, databases, and systems.

• Stay current with developments in library technology and digital tools.

• Instruction

• Teach undergraduate courses and one-shot library instruction sessions as assigned.

• Develop research guides, tutorials, and instructional materials for liaison areas incorporating emerging technologies and AI tools.

• Reference Services

• Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff through in-person, virtual, and electronic channels

• Guide patrons in research, database navigation, and ethical use of AI research tools

• Liaison Activities

• Serve as departmental liaison, building relationships with faculty to support curricular and research needs.

• Create and maintain research guides and web pages in support of assigned liaison areas.

• Collection Development

• Manage collections for assigned liaison areas

• Assess collection strengths and gaps, with particular attention to AI, educational technology, and digital literacy resources.

• Library Systems & Technical Services

• Support WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and Springshare products administration.

• Assist with acquisitions, cataloging, and metadata workflows.

• Archival Support

• Assist with archival processing, digitization initiatives, and maintenance of finding aids and digital collections as needed.

• Other duties as assigned, including committee work, attending meetings, and contributing to program assessment and accreditation initiatives.

COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION

• MLS or MLIS Degree or an equivalent
• Second Master's degree preferred (in area of specialization)

EXPERIENCE

• Teaching at the graduate level, preferably in library science or education, including hybrid or modular formats
• Reference and research consultation, preferably in an academic library
• Working with library systems including WMS, Springshare products (LibGuides, etc.), EBSCO, and other major platforms (ProQuest, Gale, Sage, Elsevier)
• Collection development and management in academic or school library settings (preferred)
• AI tools such as large language models, AI-assisted research platforms, or automated metadata systems (preferred)
• K-12 school library or library media specialist settings (preferred)
• Archival principles and practices (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE

• AI applications in libraries and education, including ethical integration
• Library technical services operations including systems, acquisitions, and cataloging
• AASL Standards, ISTE Standards, and K-12 information literacy frameworks
• CAEP accreditation standards and state school librarian certification requirements
• Electronic and print library resources, databases, and research tools

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Curriculum design and instructional development
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse learners
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency in library systems, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Commitment to student success, inclusive services, and a user-centered service philosophy
• Maintains strict confidentiality and compliance with FERPA

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.