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- Digital Scholarship Librarian, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), Rolla, MO
- Journalism Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries), Columbia, MO
- Instruction and Exhibitions Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries), Columbia, MO
- Education Librarian (Librarian I), University Libraries at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
- Cataloging Supervisor, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
Digital Scholarship Librarian, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), Rolla, MO
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), one of the world’s leading technological research universities, seeks a dynamic and creative Digital Scholarship Librarian. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries the Digital Scholarship Librarian leads the planning, coordination, analysis and implementation of library service models focusing on scholarly communication services for the Missouri University of Science and Technology community. This position provides expertise and leadership in educating the campus community about research data management, digital publishing, intellectual property rights, open access and open scholarship initiatives, and connections between information literacy and scholarly communication. Additionally, this position engages in the exploration of new forms of on-line scholarship, incorporating AI technologies, and in partnering with scholars on the development, implementation, assessment, enhancement and maintenance of sustainable digital projects.
Other duties include coordinating activities with other library units; planning and supervising major projects; serving on various committees and teams; and participating in regional and national library organizations as appropriate and sharing expertise with colleagues.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline by time of appointment.
- Knowledge of research tools and technologies in digital scholarship (e.g., digitization, text mining, data visualization, mapping, image analysis, etc.).
- Strong understanding of current issues and research in digital scholarship and new forms of publishing.
- Demonstrated skills of relevant scholarly communication issues, particularly with intellectual property rights and fair use.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to manage digital scholarship projects.
- Demonstrated effective communications and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain close, productive working relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s promotion guidelines for non-tenure track faculty.
Preferred Qualification:
- In addition to the minimum requirements, a second graduate degree in a related discipline.
- Experience with digital scholarship platforms (e.g. Digital Commons, Fedora, Omeka, DHP Press, etc.)
- Experience with grant writing.
- Experience managing projects, with ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across organizational boundaries.
- Demonstrated record of publication and professional contributions.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Application Materials
Interested candidates should apply using the link provided. Please provide a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list of 5 current references. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. For more information or questions please contact the Search Committee Chair, Renee Brumett at rbrumett@mst.edu.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Community Information
University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.
KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Kummer Student Programs.
COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master’s and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.
COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university’s Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.
To apply, please visit here.
Posted 11/5/2025
Journalism Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries), Columbia, MO
Journalism Librarian
MU Libraries seeks an innovative and collaborative librarian to work with the Head of the Journalism Library to provide the Columbia Missourian and other units of the School of Journalism and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) with in-depth reference and instruction, both collaboratively and independently, for news and information gathering, investigative reporting and data visualization. In addition, this position will support long-term access to the digital assets created by all units of the School and Institute. The position reports to the Head of the Journalism Library. Entry level and experienced librarians are encouraged to apply.
Description of Duties
- Serve as liaison to the newsroom editors and staff to help facilitate improved services for the eight professional media outlets associated with the School of Journalism, including the newsrooms of the Columbia Missourian, VOX Magazine, KOMU television station, KBIA radio station, Missouri Business Alert, and Missouri News Network, as well as the advertising agencies AdZou and MOJO Ad.
- Engage in consistent outreach to each affiliated media outlet through attending pitch meetings, advertising library resources, and building relationships with students, faculty and staff. Encourage increased use of library services and promote industry standards of research to elevate the status of our professional media outlets.
- In collaboration with the Head of the Journalism Library and designated staffing, provide direction and oversight for maintaining digital content for the Journalism School and the library.
- Provide assistance to the newsrooms for local and national contest entries throughout the year as well as technical expertise.
- Work closely with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the Journalism School to gather, store, and organize each semester’s syllabi as part of accreditation guidelines.
- Provide premier reference and instruction services to the Journalism faculty through newsroom or classroom instruction and individual research help. Instruction may involve basic skills such as utilizing library resources or it might be advanced information on gathering and visualizing information and data for news and narratives.
- Create and maintain appropriate digital guides and online tutorials for journalism students and faculty based on course content, library resources, or interesting and relevant topical research.
- Work closely with the Head of the Journalism Library, and colleagues within the Libraries and Journalism to plan and execute a digital preservation strategy for managing the digital assets created by units of the School and Institute. This would include academic research, scholarly communication, understanding and working with digital media asset management systems, selecting, modifying and applying appropriate metadata schemas, and employing standardized media file formats for long-term access.
- Participate in collection development by recommending purchases and subscriptions to the Head of the Journalism Library.
- In coordination with the Journalism Library team, supervise staff with their assigned tasks.
- Supervise Library Information Specialist Senior, P#00007535, tasked with ingesting digital assets into a digital asset management system, assigning appropriate metadata and file formats for access by authorized users at the School and Institute, assisting with equipment check-out and answering reference questions.
- Keep current with digital preservation and digital asset management systems, metadata schemas and standardized media file formats.
- Participate in library and professional development; promote the University mission through professional activities and service on Libraries, School of Journalism, and University of Missouri committees and working groups; and engage with appropriate professional organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or from a program in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA.
Candidates will also be evaluated on:
- Commitment to user-centered library service
- Education, experience, and/or strong demonstrated interest in providing research support for journalism.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills.
- Ability to adjust priorities, take initiative, set goals, and complete projects.
- Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience working on research projects, individually and collaboratively.
- Experience working in an academic or special library or information related field.
- Experience in or familiarity with journalism, newsrooms, or media agencies.
- Experience with news databases (NewsBank, U.S. Newsstream, Newspaper Source, etc.) or other large searchable databases used for teaching or research.
- Interest in or demonstrated understanding of digital rights management and digital preservation relating to both text and visual assets.
- Teaching experience, including creating online resources guides and tutorials.
- Interest or experience in managing, sharing or curating quantitative research data, or direct experience supporting researchers in managing, sharing and curating their data.
- Knowledge of data services concepts, such as: data management plans, data curation, data visualization, research and data lifecycle support, open data, and data literacy.
- Knowledge of Digital Asset Management design, metadata schemas, standards, taxonomies and digital file encoding formats, workflow strategies and priorities critical in structuring, standardizing, encoding, documenting and retrieving information.
- Knowledge of programming languages, such as: Python, R, and SQL.
- Strong management skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to take an active role in developing a new library program and promoting a new suite of library services.
Application Materials
Apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings with Job ID 57633. A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV must be uploaded through the brief online application. Preference for applications received by November 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary and librarian rank will be commensurate with experience within an expected range of $58,500-$66,000 per year. This position holds non-tenure track (NTT) faculty status. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/ld.php?content_id=79094147.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Other Information
MU Libraries’ Special Collections & Rare Books is home to over 200,000 collection items that span across centuries, from Mesopotamian cuneiform tables to twenty-first century magazines, comics, and zines. Our strengths lie in journalism and media history (especially the Samir Husni Magazine Collection); comic books, graphic novels, and zines; war posters; and rare books, with a focus on medieval manuscripts, incunabula, and fine press materials. The collections are a heavily used resource that supports a busy program of reference, instruction, and outreach to the University of Missouri community and beyond. Our collections are also featured in digital exhibitions that have become a cornerstone of the department’s education and outreach efforts, and which have produced collaborations with faculty and students in the forms of curatorial internships and collaborations. The Instruction & Exhibitions Librarian will have an opportunity to continue strengthening our cross-campus collaborations through exhibitions, participation in MU Libraries outreach programs, grant writing opportunities, among other outreach endeavors.
The University of Missouri (MU, Mizzou) was founded in 1839 in Columbia, MO, as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Today, MU’s 31,000+ students represent every Missouri county, all 50 states and 100 countries. As the state’s largest and most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300-degree programs, including 89 online options, through 12 colleges and schools and is one of only six public universities nationwide that has a school of medicine, veterinary medicine college, and a law school. The MU Office of Extension & Engagement extends the benefits of MU research to Missouri’s citizens in all 114 counties in Missouri.
Considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions, MU is the only public institution in Missouri to be a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The University of Missouri Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA), the Center for Research Libraries, the HathiTrust, and the statewide MOBIUS consortium.
For more information on the University of Missouri and the Columbia area, please visit the following:
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- University of Missouri Libraries
- Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Posted 10/27/2025
Instruction and Exhibitions Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries), Columbia, MO
Instruction and Exhibitions Librarian
The University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries) invites applications for the full-time, non-tenure track (NTT) Instruction & Exhibitions Librarian for Special Collections position. Based in the Special Collections & Rare Books department, The Instruction & Exhibitions Librarian for Special Collections leads the primary source instruction and exhibition initiatives in the department, collaborating closely with faculty, students, staff, and other librarians to provide innovative instruction with rare books, archives, and manuscript collections. This position will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create digital exhibitions about our collections for audiences at the University of Missouri and beyond.
Essential duties for this position include:
- Developing and facilitating instruction sessions using Special Collections resources for a diverse community and student body, working across a range of arts and humanities disciplines and based on the SAA-RBMS Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy (2018).
- Designing instructional materials such as lesson plans, handouts, LibGuides, and assignments to integrate Special Collections materials into the curriculum in collaboration with faculty and instructors.
- Coordinating the Special Collections classes and tours calendar, approving instruction session requests and ensuring classrooms and resources are available in a timely manner.
- Collaborating with colleagues on collection development decisions for rare books and manuscripts to support the curriculum and research needs of the University.
- In collaboration with the Head of Special Collections, developing and curating a program of exhibitions, with a focus on digital exhibits, for the Special Collections website. Prepares grant applications and/or sponsorships and partnerships in support of curatorial efforts.
- Responding to research enquiries about our collections from faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.
- Engaging in scholarship and professional service, including library and campus committees and participation in local and national professional organizations.
- Contributing to cataloging and processing projects to enhance access to Special Collections materials.
- May supervise staff, student employees, and/or interns.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or from a program in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA.
Candidates will also be evaluated on the following skills and experiences:
- Experience providing instruction in a higher education and/or cultural heritage institution setting.
- Broad knowledge of book history, archival theory and practice, and current or emerging trends in special collections and/or archives. A strong commitment to creating a learning and working environment that is welcoming and supports the entire University’s community. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Experience developing, organizing, contributing and/or curating exhibitions in a special collections and archives and/or cultural heritage institution setting.
- Reading knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, German, Latin, and/or Russian.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of active learning and best practices related to teaching with primary source materials and familiarity with the SAA-RBMS Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy.
- Experience with grant writing for library and/or cultural heritage institution projects.
Application Materials
Apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings with Job ID 57619. A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV must be uploaded through the brief online application. Preference for applications received by November 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Salary and librarian rank will be commensurate with experience within an expected range of $58,500-$66,000. This position holds non-tenure track (NTT) faculty status. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/ld.php?content_id=79094147.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Other Information
MU Libraries’ Special Collections & Rare Books is home to over 200,000 collection items that span across centuries, from Mesopotamian cuneiform tables to twenty-first century magazines, comics, and zines. Our strengths lie in journalism and media history (especially the Samir Husni Magazine Collection); comic books, graphic novels, and zines; war posters; and rare books, with a focus on medieval manuscripts, incunabula, and fine press materials. The collections are a heavily used resource that supports a busy program of reference, instruction, and outreach to the University of Missouri community and beyond. Our collections are also featured in digital exhibitions that have become a cornerstone of the department’s education and outreach efforts, and which have produced collaborations with faculty and students in the forms of curatorial internships and collaborations. The Instruction & Exhibitions Librarian will have an opportunity to continue strengthening our cross-campus collaborations through exhibitions, participation in MU Libraries outreach programs, grant writing opportunities, among other outreach endeavors.
The University of Missouri (MU, Mizzou) was founded in 1839 in Columbia, MO, as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Today, MU’s 31,000+ students represent every Missouri county, all 50 states and 100 countries. As the state’s largest and most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300-degree programs, including 89 online options, through 12 colleges and schools and is one of only six public universities nationwide that has a school of medicine, veterinary medicine college, and a law school. The MU Office of Extension & Engagement extends the benefits of MU research to Missouri’s citizens in all 114 counties in Missouri.
Considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions, MU is the only public institution in Missouri to be a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The University of Missouri Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA), the Center for Research Libraries, the HathiTrust, and the statewide MOBIUS consortium.
For more information on the University of Missouri and the Columbia area, please visit the following:
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- University of Missouri Libraries
- Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Posted 10/27/2025
Education Librarian (Librarian I), University Libraries at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Education Librarian (Librarian I)
The University Libraries at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) seek an entry-level librarian to join our Public Services Department in the Thomas Jefferson Library. This position reports to the Head of Public Services. We are seeking someone with strong interpersonal skills who is enthusiastic, service-oriented, and interested in working in a highly collaborative, innovative, and diverse environment.
The UMSL experience
With nearly 15,000 students, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the St. Louis region's premier public research university. UMSL provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities to a student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense.
UMSL is spread across more than 350 acres in suburban St. Louis County with a mix of modern and historic academic buildings as well as a variety of student residence halls, condominiums and apartments. It’s the perfect setting for students to gain unique insights from outstanding faculty and work experience from internships at companies and organizations found only in this world-class metropolitan region.
The University Libraries recently underwent a $12 million renovation of three of our five floors. Renovations for the library include a flexible computer lab, expanded access to study rooms, a new entrance on the quad, new art galleries, and more.
While UMSL graduates can be found in all 50 states and countries around the globe, their greatest impact is felt right here in St. Louis. More than 80,000 UMSL alumni call the St. Louis region home. They drive the region’s economy and contribute mightily to its social well-being.
Our Mission: We transform lives.
As the metropolitan, land-grant, research institution serving the most diverse and economically important region in Missouri, the University of Missouri–St. Louis delivers exceptional educational, research and engagement experiences that inform, prepare, challenge and inspire.
Required qualifications:
- Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution at the time of appointment
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries
- ability to work well with a broad range of constituents
- familiarity with academic research resources and tools
- ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred qualifications:
- experience in an academic library
- coursework, research, or occupational experience in Education, Psychology, or Counseling
Responsibilities:
- provide research assistance to students, faculty, and staff through research consultations, library instruction sessions, and other means
- complete assigned reference shifts in-person and/or online through chat
- select library resources, prepare research guides, and liaise with the College of Education and other academic departments in assigned subject areas
- participate in promoting the Library’s services through campus outreach efforts
- take part in other departmental activities and serve on internal and external committees
- some evening and weekend work required
- other duties as assigned
Applicants must apply online at www.umsl.jobs
Please attach a resume and cover letter addressing the duties and requirements of the position. Please provide contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references.
This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment. Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2025. The successful candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Salary is $47,476.
Please email Lindsay Schmitz (schmitzl@umsl.edu) if you have any questions regarding this position.
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.
Posted 10/27/2025
Cataloging Supervisor, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City
Public Library
Cataloging Supervisor
Kansas City, MO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=14+W.+10th+Street+Kansas+City+MO+USA+64105)
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Under the immediate supervision of the Discovery Services Manager, this position works in Discovery Services and requires the desire and ability to enjoy a dynamic work environment; knowledge and application of cataloging and library metadata theories and practices; use of diverse resources and technology; oversight of and communication with cataloging and processing vendors; independent decision making and actions; and participation in department activities as a colleague and team member. This position supervises the Cataloging Library Collections Associates, which includes assigning work, setting expectations and goals, ensuring that benchmarks are met, and providing training.
This is a full-time exempt position with a starting salary of $53,910, with excellent benefits. (https://kclibrary.org/jobs/employee-benefits) Position is open until filled.
Schedule
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Location
14 W 10th Street, KCMO, 64105.
Job Duties (Essential Functions)
- Manage and perform day-to-day cataloging operations.
- Supervise the Cataloging Library Collections Associates.
- Act as team leader or project manager for special projects as assigned.
- Know, develop, and document cataloging and processing specifications for outsourcing and internal application.
- Participate in metadata management for both the ILS and OPAC, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Help develop local cataloging practices within national and professional standards and practices.
- Serve the department and library as the main cataloging contact for information and issues resolution.
- Maintain appropriate vendor relationships and communicate with them effectively.
- Train department and library staff in cataloging related areas as appropriate.
- Identify, analyze, and report relevant data.
- Prepare reports and presentations associated with department activities and responsibilities.
- Perform directed or independent research for Library Collections initiatives.
- Understand the Library Collections vision and contribute to messaging through promotion and education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant librarianship trends and participate in professional development.
- Participate in library meetings, workgroups, and committees as appropriate.
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships inter and intra departmentally.
- Collaborate and communicate with others, exhibiting respect, honesty, and a willingness to serve.
Requirements
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken form.
- Possess a strong understanding of MARC, DDC, and RDA cataloging standards.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of serials cataloging.
- Display working knowledge of metadata.
- Show moderate to advanced knowledge of ILS and intermediate computer skills; be willing to expand knowledge.
- Possess strong attention to detail.
- Exhibit good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Able to move book trucks up to 100 lbs.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks.
- Able to lift 20 lbs.
- Able to grasp, twist, bend, lift, and stretch, to handle objects and materials at various heights.
- Able to perform job requirements in busy, noisy environments and tight spaces.
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Minimum of 1 year experience supervising staff and their performance.
- Three years’ cataloging experience or other relevant experience such as data management, database records management, digital media curation, or related areas required. Performing duties in a professional position preferred.
- These requirements may also be met by an equivalent combination of education, work experience, and life experience.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions and job requirements of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
How to Apply
Please apply for this position through our web application system. We only accept applications for specific currently open positions made through our online system. Access the online application from the job listing on the Job Opportunities page (https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/a45c252a-e08e-4f47-8138-cd684ec9a0dd). The application system allows you to attach a document (such as a cover letter or a resume) to your application (10MB limit per document). When you submit your application, an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you provided. You are welcome to apply for as many positions as you wish. However, to minimize problems, close and restart your browser between each application.
All online Application for Employment forms must be completely filled out. For technical assistance, call 816.701.3712.
Kansas City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Description
$53,910
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