Company Profile
Metropolitan Library System
Company Overview
Governed by a 27-member appointed Library Commission, this large, diverse system of urban, suburban and rural libraries consisting of 14 full service libraries and five community libraries, serves 750,000 Oklahoma County residents. In 2013, MLS welcomed 2.9 million visitors and circulated 6.6 million items. With its vast array of programs, services and events, the Library promotes flexibility and change as it reaches out to the many communities throughout the County. The Friends of the Library raise funds, volunteer, and advocate for the Library and the Library Endowment Trust provides an excellent opportunity for contributions to be invested on a permanent basis.
About The Oklahoma City Metro Area:
Residents and visitors of the Oklahoma City metro experience an energetic atmosphere which is even stronger with recent revitalization efforts. The metro is part of a spirited urban renaissance which includes the Bricktown Entertainment District, Film Row, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Dubbed “Loud City,” sports fans cheer on the NBA basketball team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and its developmental league team, the Oklahoma City Blue. Baseball and soccer fans enjoy the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple A baseball team, the Oklahoma City Dodgers, and the new United Soccer League team, OKC Energy FC. Families enjoy a wide range of events throughout the year including Olympic Rowing, Kayaking and Canoeing in the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River, the Red Earth Festival, deadCENTER Film Festival, the Festival of the Arts, and the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
Oklahoma City has been ranked one of the “Top 10 Places to Live” and one of the “10 Best Cities for Job Seekers.” It has been ranked #1 of the “Top Budget-Friendly Metros,” #2 of the “Ten Best Cities to Raise a Family,” and #4 of the “Top 15 Aspirational Cities.” Fast Company magazine ranked Oklahoma City #8 in “American’s Top Cities for Employee Satisfaction,” Business Week ranks Oklahoma City as the “Most Affordable Metro Area,” Business Insider ranks Oklahoma City as one of the “Top 35 Best Cities for People Under 35,” and Forbes magazine has recognized Oklahoma City as one of the best cities for good jobs, one of the fastest growing cities, and #9 of the Happiest Cities for Job-Seeking College Grads.
Benefits
If you are looking for an opportunity to be a vital member of a forward-thinking, customer-focused, team-driven organization where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of others, then the Metropolitan Library System is the place for you.
Just as the world around us is exciting and rapidly changing, so are public libraries. Our employees are energetic, creative individuals who promote unlimited ideas and information for curious minds.
MLS provides a wide range of benefits to support a rewarding career, a secure future, and a healthy and equitable work-life balance. This includes generous time off, a comprehensive health plan, a competitive retirement package, professional development opportunities, and much more. Are you ready to be a part of the MLS team?