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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Job Posted Sept 2nd, 2008 </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Job Position: College Librarian</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Job Location: OCOM Main Campus</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Job Description:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">The Oregon College of Oriental medicine (OCOM) seeks a full-time professional Librarian with experience in library management and operations, preferably in an academic setting. Under the supervision of the college's Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Librarian will oversee and develop the college's specialized medical library collection and ensure the provision of quality library services to members of the college community. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><U><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Essential</FONT></U></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><U> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">functions</FONT></U></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><U><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype"> of this position will include:</FONT></U></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Management and oversight of the OCOM library budget</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Management of library support staff, including work study students</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Development of the college's specialized collection, including periodicals</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Oversight of circulation and cataloging functions</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Development and periodic review of library policies and procedures</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Coordination of library information technology services, in conjunction with the OCOM information technology staff</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Participation in ongoing institutional self study processes, and periodic assessment of the quality of library services</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Periodic provision of instructional services to faculty and students</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Participation in academic decision making as a member of the college's Academic Steering Committee</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><U><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Qualifications</FONT></U></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Education:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">MLS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA accredited program is required at the time of appointment</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Experience</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing a small specialized library, preferably with a healthcare emphasis </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Teaching experience preferred </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">College or university library experience highly desirable </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="StarSymbol">● </FONT> <FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Familiarity with traditional Oriental medicine, including acupuncture and/or traditional Chinese herbal medicine would be a plus </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Please note: All applicants must pass a criminal background check and prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of position offer.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><U><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">To apply for this position</FONT></U></B></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Qualified applicants should email (as PDF or Word Document attachments) a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Tim Chapman [tchapman@ocom.edu]. Cover letter should specifically indicate relevant experience, skills, and interests. The position will remain open until filled. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Application materials may also be surface mailed or faxed to:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Dr. Tim Chapman, VP for Academic Affairs</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Attn: Librarian Search</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Oregon College of Oriental Medicine</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Portland, Oregon 97216</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">Fax: (503) 253-2701</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Palatino Linotype">The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a non-profit, Equal Opportunity employer, dedicated to the art of healing and the transformation of health care. Founded in 1983, OCOM offers Master’s (MAcOM) and Doctoral (DAOM) degrees in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).</FONT></SPAN></P>
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