General Information

Location

The Beam Library is located in the center of the Oklahoma Christian University campus (check the campus map for more information and directions). Oklahoma Christian University is located at 2501 E. Memorial Road in north Oklahoma City 2 miles from I-35 and 1 mile from the Broadway Extension.

Library Hours

Sunday	1:30 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Any changes in hours (such as during Fall Break, Finals Week, or the summer term) are posted on the library's News page.

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About the Library

Mission Statement

To provide library resources and services through a quality learning environment that enriches and supports the university’s academic programs and mission of transforming lives for Christian faith, scholarship, and service.

Goals

In pursuit of its mission, the library’s goals are:

To identify, collect, maintain, and provide access to information resources that:
1. provide support for the university’s curriculum and mission.
2. are accessible to all enrolled students and faculty members regardless of their location or physical disabilities.
3. incorporate all formats of material as appropriate including but not limited to print and electronic.

To provide an appropriate number of librarians and staff who maintain the highest professional standards and exemplify Christian service and attitude for each other and all patrons.

To collect, preserve, and provide access to the university’s archives, the Restoration History Collection, and all other special collections housed in the Beam Library.

To teach and promote all aspects of information literacy and intellectual property to the OC community in formal and informal settings.

To collaborate with faculty in areas of information literacy, collection development, and services.

To provide an exceptional facility that is accessible to all patrons and a physical environment that enhances and encourages exploration, research, study, and learning.

To provide a learning environment that encourages life-long learners, critical thinking, academic freedom, and intellectual inquiry within the guidelines of the OC Covenant.

To advance the image and awareness of the Beam Library including its resources, services, and staff.

Vision Statement

We envision an academic library with:

Quality holdings and means of access in whatever format is deemed most appropriate.

A solid base of financial support within the university and the larger community, including the soliciting of gifts and grants, and the building of endowment funds.

A sufficient number of knowledgeable and service-oriented staff and librarians who can assist in every aspect of information literacy and material access.

An exceptional physical facility that supports all learning styles and technological needs, meets ADA standards, provides sufficient study and research areas for both individual and group needs, and can maintain, house, and provide access to materials and special collections in all formats.

A center for the Restoration History Collection and OC Archives.

A facility that brings together tutorial, technological, and research support for the campus community.

Increasing information literacy programs, e.g., online tutorials, one-hour course, internships, workshops, classroom instruction.

Description and History of the Library

The Tom & Ada Beam Library is situated at the center of the campus and is a focal point of learning for OC. The library provides a variety of information resources and information literacy instruction to support the learning environment and educational programs of the university.

Since 1965, the library has been located in the Mabee Learning Center. In 1985, the library doubled its size and enhanced its appearance after the Learning Center was completely remodeled. Following this expansion, the library received two major grants to purchase the SIRSI integrated library system and fully automate the library catalog and other functions of the library. Since that time, OC has constantly increased the amount of online resources accessible through the library.

In 1996, the physical space for the library grew again by acquiring space on the second floor of the Learning Center for the curriculum lab, juvenile books, and Restoration History Collection. In 1999, the Oklahoma Christian University Library was named after Tom and Ada Beam. Mr. and Mrs. Beam were dedicated and long-time supporters of the university and the library is proud to carry their name.

Public Use of the Library

Public use of the library is welcome but borrowing privileges are reserved for current students, faculty, and staff of OC as well as guests who meet specific criteria.

Library Staff

	Tamie Willis Library Director Associate Professor of Library Science Phone: (405) 425-5320 Email: tamie.willis@oc.edu B.S., West Texas State University B.S.E., University of Central Oklahoma M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma At Oklahoma Christian since 1986. Works with: Language & Literature, Education & Physical Education, Business, and Honors
	Dr. Lee Anne Paris Web/Reference Librarian Associate Professor of Library Science Phone: (405) 425-5317 Email: leeanne.paris@oc.edu URL: www.oc.edu/faculty/leeanne.paris/ B.A., Vanderbilt University M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma Ph.D., UNC-Chapel Hill At Oklahoma Christian since 1998. Works with: Biology, Chemistry & Physics, Math & Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
	JJ Compton Technical Services/Archivist Assistant Professor of Library Science Phone: (405) 425-5314 Email: jj.compton@oc.edu B.A., Oklahoma Christian University M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma At Oklahoma Christian since 2002. Works with: History & Political Science and Nursing
	Dara Tinius Reference/Instruction Librarian Phone: (405) 425-5315 Email: dara.tinius@oc.edu B.A., Oklahoma Christian University M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma At Oklahoma Christian since 2004. Works with: Psychology & Family Studies, Art & Design, and Music
	Chris Rosser Theological Librarian Assistant Professor of Library Science Phone: (405) 425-5323 Email: chris.rosser@oc.edu B.A., Oklahoma Christian University M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma M.Div., Oklahoma Christian University At Oklahoma Christian since 2008. Works with: Bible, Communication, and International Studies
	April Ford Acquisitions Manager Phone: (405) 425-5319 Email: april.ford@oc.edu At Oklahoma Christian since 1989.
	Connie Maple Interlibrary Loan Manager Phone: (405) 425-5324 Email: connie.maple@oc.edu At Oklahoma Christian since 1999.
	Kathy Fuller Circulation Manager Phone: (405) 425-5316 Email: kathleen.fuller@oc.edu At Oklahoma Christian since 2007.

Please send comments or suggestions to askalibrarian@oc.edu

Circulation Desk	(405) 425-5312
Reference Desk	(405) 425-5312
Tamie Willis	(405) 425-5320
Dr. Lee Anne Paris	(405) 425-5317
Jennifer Compton	(405) 425-5314
Dara Tinius	(405) 425-5315
Chris Rosser	(405) 425-5323
April Ford	(405) 425-5319
Connie Maple	(405) 425-5324
Kathy Fuller	(405) 425-5316