MLA Election Slate

The MLA Board is pleased to share the amazing work of our Nominating Committee by announcing our the slate for our upcoming elections. More information about our candidates and the voting process will be coming soon!

President – President Elect:

Erin Gray, Springfield-Greene County Library

Liz MacDonald, Lindenwood University

Members at Large:

Johnathan Shoff, St. Charles City-County Library

Jamie Emery, Saint Louis University

Noel Kopriva, University of Missouri – Columbia

Christy Schink, Scenic Regional Library

Susan Wray, Mid-Continent Public Library

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library

Jennifer Parsons, Central Methodist University

Eric Peterson, Kansas City Public Library (self nominating)

Missouri Library Association (MLA)

1 day ago

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

6 days ago

Position Posting: Branch Manager, McClay Branch, St. Charles City-County Library District, St. Charles, MO

The St. Charles City-County Library District is a dynamic place to visit…and to work!

If you are passionate about public service and providing an excellent customer experience this is an opportunity for you. The successful candidate for Branch Manager of our McClay Branch will collaborate with a talented leadership group engaged in the design and delivery of outstanding customer experiences across our 13 locations.

This position reports to the Regional Branch Manager and is responsible for the daily operations of the McClay Branch, ensuring that branch resources and services meet the needs of community. The Branch Manager hires, trains, and evaluates the work of a staff of 20-25 employees including supervisory, professional, and other staff. The Branch Manager works with staff and colleagues to create great customer experiences in a pleasant physical space.

Skills needed for this job:

Exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong technology skills
Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast pace environment
Critical thinking skills and the ability to make independent decisions

Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
Three years of progressive library experience
Knowledge of public library trendsEducation & experience:
Click for a full job description: Branch Manager

The St. Charles City-County Library offers a benefit package that includes healthcare insurance, retirement plan, and a deferred compensation plan with employer match, vacation and sick time. Schedule includes some evening and weekend hours. Starting annual salary $59,700.For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with completedSCCCL Application.Please send application materials electronically to HR@stchlibrary.org, or mail to SCCCL Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 529, St. Peters, MO 63376 by Monday, August 27, 2018. We appreciate your interest in the Library District, but due to the high volume of responses, we may only be able to contact those applicants that we wish to interview.
The St. Charles City-County Library is committed to diversity and inclusion. The Library provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status.

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a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization operating to promote library service, the profession of librarianship, and cooperation among all types of libraries and organizations concerned with library service in the State of Missouri. Founded in 1900, MLA is proudly beginning a second century of....

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

6 days ago

Position posting: Branch Manager, McClay Branch, St. Charles City-County Library District, St. Charles, MO

The St. Charles City-County Library District is a dynamic place to visit…and to work!

If you are passionate about public service and providing an excellent customer experience this is an opportunity for you. The successful candidate for Branch Manager of our McClay Branch will collaborate with a talented leadership group engaged in the design and delivery of outstanding customer experiences across our 13 locations.

This position reports to the Regional Branch Manager and is responsible for the daily operations of the McClay Branch, ensuring that branch resources and services meet the needs of community. The Branch Manager hires, trains, and evaluates the work of a staff of 20-25 employees including supervisory, professional, and other staff. The Branch Manager works with staff and colleagues to create great customer experiences in a pleasant physical space.

Skills needed for this job:

Exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong technology skills
Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast pace environment
Critical thinking skills and the ability to make independent decisions

Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
Three years of progressive library experience
Knowledge of public library trendsEducation & experience:
Click for a full job description: Branch Manager

The St. Charles City-County Library offers a benefit package that includes healthcare insurance, retirement plan, and a deferred compensation plan with employer match, vacation and sick time. Schedule includes some evening and weekend hours. Starting annual salary $59,700.For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with completedSCCCL Application.Please send application materials electronically to HR@stchlibrary.org, or mail to SCCCL Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 529, St. Peters, MO 63376 by Monday, August 27, 2018. We appreciate your interest in the Library District, but due to the high volume of responses, we may only be able to contact those applicants that we wish to interview.
The St. Charles City-County Library is committed to diversity and inclusion. The Library provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status. ... See MoreSee Less

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

7 days ago

Hi All,

This is just a reminder that articles for the September issue of MO Info are due by Wednesday (tomorrow) at 5pm.

The issue will be published on September15th. Please feel free to contact me directly if you'll need an extension. To submit an article please include [MO Info] in the subject line of an email to moinfonews@gmail.com or to your institution's editor (an updated list of institutional editors can be found at docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P0ckHrqoj4GVNTecxI3Bq3ZcbMI8DKpaVC4iSn_B-zA/edit?usp=sharing).

If you have any further questions, please let me know.

Best Wishes,
Lindsey Warner
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Contacts Organization Name, Editor, Editor Email, Contact Name, Contact Email, Contact Email, Contact 2, Email MLA- Awards, Chris LeBeau, lebeauc@ umkc. edu, Diane Disbro?, disbro@ scenicregional. org, ddisbro@ scenicregional. org MLA- Conference, Chris LeBeau, lebeauc@ umkc. edu, Debbie Luch...

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

1 week ago

Position Posting:Reference Associate, Midtown Carnegie Branch, Springfield-Greene County Library District, Springfield, MO

LOCATION: Midtown Carnegie Branch – 397 E Central Street – Springfield, MO
DUTIES: See attached job description for essential duties and qualifications
SALARY: $12.00 per hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 22, 2018This a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.This position requires a BS/BA degree in a related field. To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.
Current library employees desiring consideration must:
• have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last performance evaluation
• currently be performing their duties at a satisfactory level
• Log in to Genesis – Select Our Company > Search for Jobs > select position, view details of position, then APPLY FOR THIS JOB , a text box opens allowing you to compose a cover letter or add comments, click APPLY FOR THIS JOB again
• Use the pop up box labeled “COMMENTS ENTERED BY APPLICANT” to post a letter of interest
• If a transcript is required, please make certain these are on file.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment

Applications may be found online at thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job Posting
Complete application and submit transcript (download under the RESUME tab) through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Description

Position: Reference Associate
Classification: Library Associate I
Salary Track: G
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:

Synergy – To produce a combined effect greater than what we can do individually
Empowerment – To give someone the means or ability to do something
Respect – To treat all people with dignity
Innovation – To start or provide something new
Confidence – To be certain of trustworthiness
Excellence – To be the best in everything we do

Essential Functions

• Greet patrons and provides proactive assistance at the public service desk/phone
• Provide reader advisory service with the guidance of Reference Librarians
• Help patrons navigate the library catalog and databases
Help patrons with general reference and tech assistance
• Routinely re-shelve reference materials
• Process materials, handles holds
• May contribute to the Library District’s reference services by posting articles to the Library’s blog, may assist in the upkeep of social media or other services
• Perform public speaking, programming, tours with the guidance of Reference Librarians
• Provide handoff to various other specialist when appropriate
• Assist in maintaining and merchandising the branch collection
• Promote library services, programs & offerings
• Act as PIC (Person In Charge) -will be the acting building manager as assigned handling safety and security matters as they arise
• Serve as Passport Acceptance Agent when certified, in branches where service is offered
• Interpret and implement the Library’s General Conduct Policy
• Timeliness: Since employees in this position work with other staff and provide assistance to the general public who patronize the Library, the employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.
• Ability to work with others and the general public: The employee’s job is interdependent and mutually dependent regarding other job categories. The employee also has a high degree of direct contact with Library patrons. Therefore, it is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Education/Experience

• Position requires a BS/BA degree in a related field
• One-year public service experience preferred
• Public library experience preferred
• Must be at least 16 years old

Skills/Job Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Working knowledge of ready reference tools
• Computer and keyboard skills
• Knowledge and appreciation of literature
• Ability to follow extremely detailed instructions and complete tasks accurately

Contact

• Daily in-person and telephone contact with the public
• Works closely with other library personnel
• Contact with all system departments and branches

Supervision

• Supervised by Reference Department Manager

Physical Demands

• Perform bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height
• Display good coordination and mobility
• Routine lifting of library materials weighing up to 20 lbs.

Working Environment

• Primarily in-doors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment

Miscellaneous Requirements

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