Congratulations, Incoming MLA Board Members! – Missouri Library Association

Incoming President-Elect: April Roy, Manager of the L. H. Bluford Library, Kansas City Public Library

Incoming Members at Large:

Jenny Bossaller, Assistant Professor, University of Missouri’s School of Information Science and Learning Technologies
Anna Francesca Garcia, Education Librarian, Kansas City Public Library
Cindy Thompson, Director of Public Services, University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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Position Posting: Library Director, Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO seeks an experienced, motivated individual for the position of Library Director with a targeted start date of July 1, 2018.

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and demonstrated managerial skills. M.L.S. degree from an ALA accredited institution or with collegiate, academic librarian experience required; 3-5 years professional library experience necessary, with supervisory administrative experience preferred. The successful candidate will continually work to improve use of library materials, increase engagement of faculty and students, and integrate technology into library services.

To apply, please email cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and copies of all unofficial transcripts to Diane Bartholomew, Vice President of Academic Affairs, at bartholomewd@moval.edu. Review of applications begins immediately. EOE. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Missouri Valley College is a private liberal arts college with growing national and international outreach, a destination for students from all fifty states and forty foreign countries. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, the College provides students opportunities to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society.

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Position Posting: Circulation Clerk (part-time), Rock Hill Public Library, Rock Hill, MO

The Rock Hill Public Library is looking for a part-time circulation clerk
to join a staff of six. While the primary functions of the job are basic
circulation duties, the position will have additional responsibilities. Promotion through creative displays, assisting with components of collection development, event support, providing basic reference and readers’ advisory, and general computer assistance for patrons. We need applicants with flexible hours–must be available some evenings and alternating Saturdays. We’re looking for someone who has worked directly with kids and adults in a professional capacity, will work with the public on a daily basis and an applicant who demonstrates creativity. Good computer skills are required. Library experience is strongly preferred. A small environment, you will work with two full-time and three other part-time employees. Great experience for a library and/or information sciences student. 16-20 hours per week. 9.50/hr. Please submit a brief resume to jconroy@rhplmo.org We will only be contacting those we will interview. 9811 Manchester Road, Rock Hill, MO 63119.

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The Technical Services Community of Interest (TSCI) is pleased to announce the TSCI Call-to-Conference Award, which will provide one individual with reimbursement for the cost of registration to attend the Missouri Library Association’s Annual Conference, October 10-12, 2018, in Columbia, MO. Additional reimbursement for conference-related expenses will also be offered.

The TSCI Call-to-Conference Award seeks to support the professional development of an individual employed in a technical services role by encouraging participation in the MLA Annual Conference. Our goal is to reach out to those who would otherwise not be able to attend the Conference due to financial limitations. The annual Conference is a great way to meet other library professionals, exchange new ideas and perspectives, and revitalize enthusiasm for working the in the library field.

Applications for the TSCI Call-to-Conference Award will be accepted June 1-30, 2018. TSCI Officers will evaluate applications and choose the recipient within two weeks of the deadline. Notification of the winner will take place after MLA Board approval.

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Missouri Library Association (MLA) shared Missouri Association of School Librarians MASL's live video.

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Missouri Library Association (MLA) shared Strange Company's post.

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