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- LIBRARIAN I - Digital Scholarship Librarian, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO
- FULL TIME Library Associate – Outreach Lead, Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO
- Three-Quarters Time Library Associate – Youth Services Team, Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO
- Youth Services Manager, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
- Social Sciences and Government Information Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries), Columbia, MO
LIBRARIAN I - Digital Scholarship Librarian, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO
Job ID
57735
Location
Rolla
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Hiring Department
University Libraries
Job Description
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.
- 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 Qualifications:
- 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.
Posted 01/06/2026
FULL TIME Library Associate – Outreach Lead, Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO
We are seeking a full-time Library Associate-Lead to join our Outreach Services team! Apply to work at DBRL where you would be part of a valued staff offering top-notch library services to an appreciative community.
Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt position (40 hrs per week). Hours M-F 8am-5pm.
Essential Duties:
- Serve as the main contact for new homebound patrons. This position sets up outreach records, places homebound patrons on a delivery route. Changes to existing routes and adding new routes are discussed with the manager.
- Coordination of deliveries. Monitor the delivery schedule for deposit collections and check each upcoming delivery to make sure it is fully prepared.
- The Outreach Lead is a consistent presence in the office and manages calls and emails from patrons who might have last minute requests or changes to their service.
- Cultivate relationships and maintain contact information for personnel at facilities served by Outreach.
- Deliver library materials to Outreach patrons and interview patrons to determine their reading interests; interview potential Outreach patrons to determine their eligibility for the service.
- Review billing report for Outreach patrons and confer with the manager about continuing services.
- Select library materials and information resources matching the interests of individual Outreach patrons and Library Express collections as assigned.
- Monitor Express collection materials supply, patron demand, and collection space needs.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; 48 hours of college credit; 3 years of customer service experience required. Experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for college credit.
- Must have an excellent driving record and a valid Class E Missouri driver’s license (Class E must be obtained within 1 month of hire).
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package including: paid time off, personal days, holiday pay, health, dental, life and vision insurance available, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match, LAGERS pension plan, and employee assistance program.
Salary: Pay Grade E, $18.67-$27.18 per hour. This is a Bargaining Unit position.
Applications: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but first consideration is given to those received by January 19, 2026. Apply online at www.dbrl.org/employment. Please include a resume, cover letter, and references.
The Daniel Boone Regional Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to social, ethnic and cultural diversity.
Posted 01/05/2026
Three-Quarters Time Library Associate – Youth Services Team, Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO
We are seeking a Library Associate to join our Youth Services team! Apply to work at DBRL where you would be part of a valued staff offering top-notch library services to an appreciative community.
Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt position (40 hrs per week). Hours M-F 8am-5pm.
Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Provide readers advisory, information, assistance using library resources and equipment, one-on-one device and technology help, and library programming services to the public.
- Provide services to childcare centers in DBRL’s 2-county service area via our small bookmobile and sprinter van. These services include driving large vehicles and presenting story times.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid Driver License and excellent driving record required.
- 48 hours college credit or comparable professional experience preferred; Previous library experience and/or working with children and families preferred.
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package including: paid time off, personal days, holiday pay, health, dental, life and vision insurance available, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match, LAGERS pension plan, and employee assistance program.
Salary: Pay Grade D, $17.77-$25.89 per hour. On Saturdays and Sundays, an additional $.50 is added to the base hourly wage. This is a Bargaining Unit position.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but first consideration is given to those received by January 12, 2026. Apply online at www.dbrl.org/employment. Please include a resume, cover letter, and references.
The Daniel Boone Regional Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to social, ethnic and cultural diversity.
Posted 01/05/2026
Youth Services Manager, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
Description
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Youth & Family Engagement in cooperation with the Director of Central Operations or Site Supervisor, manages the Central Youth Services, ensuring quality facilities, staffing, services, and programming. Models exceptional customer service and builds relationships with customers, staff, colleagues, and community organizations. Provides leadership in creating a welcoming “Everyone Serves Youth” environment at the Library. Seeks out opportunities to provide leadership and support the work system-wide in ensuring quality library service for youth and families.
This is a full-time exempt position with a starting salary of $63,026 plus excellent benefits.
Schedule
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Note: Occasional evenings & weekends.
Location
Central Library: 14 West 10th Street, KCMO, 64105
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Sets the vision and priorities for the Central Youth Services, creating a showplace of library services for youth and their families.
- Coordinates services at the Central Library to meet the needs of youth, their families, and the adults working with them.
- Oversees and maintains a high level of quality programming for youth, and their families and caregivers at the Library; including overseeing staff programs, delivering programs, and contracting with outside presenters as appropriate.
- Builds relationships with customers, maintaining considerable time providing direct customer service
- Manages staff in the Central Youth Services, providing effective leadership in building a team.
- Maintains a timely schedule ensuring quality staffing levels.
- Searches for opportunities to build staff development through continuing education for each staff member.
- Encourages staff to become leaders from within.
- Holds regular staff meetings and individual check-in meetings with staff.
- Communicates regularly with the Central & Annex management for cohesive library services. Works toward the goal of all staff at the Library, understanding and implementing, “We All Serve Youth".
- Actively participates in the Site Leadership Team, with a priority on ensuring excellent customer service and a welcoming environment.
- Co-ordinating budget.
- Programming and services for youth.
- Addressing concerns and patron needs.
- Communicates with the Deputy Director for Youth & Family Engagement.
- Coordinates outreach and builds partnerships with community organizations. Plans and schedules group visits for youth with priority given to groups within the service district. Coordinates with relevant internal departments to ensure quality visit for these groups.
- Participates in planning and implementing of system-wide programming and promotion for youth and their families including, but not limited to, Summer Reading / Learning, Dial-a-Story, and social media accounts for youth and Library location(s).
- Attends all Youth & Family Engagement staff meetings. Maintains Microsoft 365 Outlook Calendar shared with the Youth and Family Engagement leadership, site leadership, and the site staff.
- Oversees department maintenance of accurate statistics for programming and services. Communicates effectively with all staff regarding activities in the Youth Services area. Prepares and shares monthly reports. Notes and shares stories of engagement with youth, their families, and their learning environments (schools, youth serving organizations, etc.) that demonstrate the Library’s impact.
- Fulfills needed tasks for collection maintenance at the direction of the Collection Development Department. Communicates with the Collection Development Department any needs for the youth collection.
- Keeps current with trends and developments in the profession and integrates them into services, collections, and programming when appropriate.
- Performs other related work and undertakes special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team to create a welcoming environment for youth and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective library services to youth and their families, caregivers, and educators.
- Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with community organizations.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional librarianship, particularly youth services. Considerable knowledge of the developmental stages of youth.
- Excellent knowledge of youth literature.
- Demonstrated desire for professional development and continuous learning.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated presentation skills.
- Advanced computer skills: competency in technology skills used in libraries.
- Ability to plan programming, both large and small scale, within allotted budget, and to ensure that contracts are executed promptly.
- Ability to organize work effectively and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated flexibility which includes a willingness to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations.
- Willingness and ability to work with diverse customers of all ages as needed to provide excellent library service.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
Required Education & Experience
- Master's degree in library science.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with youth (0-18 years) in a library setting.
- Minimum of five years of experience working in a supervisory capacity.
- These three requirements may be substituted with a bachelor’s degree in related fields (i.e. library science, business, education, child development, general science, general humanities), AND at least five years of experience working with youth (0-18 years) in a library setting.
- Ability to speak and understand English is required, additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages used in Jackson County, MO including Spanish, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.
Work Environment
Work is performed at the Library’s Central location and community partner sites as well as Library Branches throughout the district. Primary workspace is shared with co-workers in an office space within the branch, other work will be performed in a public space amongst staff and patrons from a diverse socio-economic community.
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. 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
$63,026 per year.
Posted 12/31/2025
Social Sciences and Government Information Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries), Columbia, MO
MU Libraries seeks an innovative and collaborative librarian to serve as Social Sciences and Government Information Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Research and Information Services, this librarian will serve as a subject librarian for political science, public administration, public affairs, data services and government information services. The librarian in this position will also serve as the Regional Librarian in Missouri for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Entry level and experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. Training and mentorship will be provided.
Description of Duties
- Engages in library liaison activities with assigned academic disciplines in political science, public administration and public affairs.
- Serves as a proactive ambassador to highlight Libraries’ services, resources, and partnerships to meet student and faculty needs.
- Keeps abreast of trends and developments in information resources, scholarly communication, digital scholarship, and open educational resources, especially in assigned disciplines.
- Supports open data and research impact.
- Provides the entire range of in-person and online reference and research support services (some evening and weekend hours required), providing high quality and timely services.
- Provides research support to students and faculty in assigned disciplines, and general research support as needed.
- Participates in the planning and delivery of team-based virtual research services (i.e., chat, text, email, and telephone).
- Collaborates in the design, implementation, and maintenance of relevant online tools and services in order to integrate library services and resources into the workflow of teaching, learning, and research.
- Provides instruction/information literacy services.
- Plans, coordinates, and delivers in-person and online library instruction that incorporates active learning and assessment.
- Develops and maintains online guides and digital learning objects to support courses and disciplinary research.
- Contributes, as needed, to teaching general and interdisciplinary instruction.
- Contributes to building and managing collections that are broad, forward-looking, and that meet the research and curricular needs of assigned departments.
- Communicates regularly with faculty regarding collection priorities, needs, and access.
- Maintains familiarity with publishing and research trends.
- Manages budget allocations and expenditures and monitors usage patterns.
- Manages all library services and resources related to participation in the Federal Depository Program
- Ensures that the Libraries meet their obligations under Title 44 of the U.S. Code authorizing the Federal Depository Library Program.
- Responsible for the development, organization and management of the libraries’ government information collections.
- Provides in-depth reference/research assistance and instruction related to government information.
- Provides instruction in the use of government information and data.
- Fulfills responsibilities as the Regional Librarian in Missouri for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)
- Supervise one or more student employees.
- Manage gift fund dedicated to government documents.
- Supports students/faculty/staff needing machine-readable datasets for new and original research projects.
- Manages the libraries’ campus memberships in the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) and the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research.
- Assist users with identification and access of public use datasets to address research needs.
- Provide instruction and reference assistance related to data services.
- Actively engages in networking, professional development, and other scholarly activities.
- Contributes to and learns from the profession through local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications.
- Identifies and integrates best practices in service, teaching and learning, and scholarly activity.
- Advances the Libraries’ and University’s mission through service.
- Participates in committees and task forces within the Libraries, University, and the profession.
- Maintains professional collaborations with other campus constituencies, consortia colleagues, and community organizations.
- Works with colleagues to create a learning and working environment that is welcoming and supports the entire University's community.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
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:
- Strong commitment to user-centered library service.
- Education, experience, and/or strong demonstrated interest in providing research support in social sciences.
- Demonstrated interest in growing expertise and abilities to support government information.
- Demonstrated interest in growing expertise and abilities to support data services.
- Interest in providing library instruction and reference in a variety of modalities.
- Interest in and aptitude for exploring new technologies and innovations supporting teaching and research.
- 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.
- Interest in or familiarity with collection development.
- Desire to seek out new responsibilities, generate new ideas, and pursue self-development.
Application Materials
Apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings with Job ID 57941. A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV must be uploaded through the brief online application. Preference for applications received by January 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary
Salary and librarian rank will be commensurate with experience within an expected range of $58,500-$68,000 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.
Columbia Missouri information
Columbia, MO, is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals. 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. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Posted 12/05/2025
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