Feel like your resume just isn’t hitting the mark? Is your cover letter a dud? Your Professionalism, Education, Employment, and Recruitment (PEER) Community of Interest will help get you on the right track. Sign up for a 30-minute confidential appointment with an experienced hiring manager who will help you out with tone, formatting, and the overall strengths and weaknesses of your materials. We’ll match you with a reviewer, either at the conference or outside of it. If you’re coming to the conference in St. Louis sign up by September 25, then print out and bring a few copies of your CV, resume and/or cover letter. For a very focused interview, bring a specific job ad for which you want to apply (or one like the kinds of jobs you want). There will be a limited number of openings dependent on the number of volunteers, so sign up early! The review service is free to all registered conference attendees, but feel free to leave a donation to the Bohley Scholarship fund as a "Thank you."
Potential reviewers – there’s still time for you to sign up as well! Fill out the volunteer form (docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScUdO9vzKF9_VcHZ7…/viewform) – the sooner the better – and thank you so much to everyone who has already volunteered!
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Missouri Library Association (MLA)
Feel like your resume just isn’t hitting the mark? Is your cover letter a dud? Your Professionalism, Education, Employment, and Recruitment (PEER) Community of Interest will help get you on the right track. Sign up for a 30-minute confidential appointment with an experienced hiring manager who will help you out with tone, formatting, and the overall strengths and weaknesses of your materials. We’ll match you with a reviewer, either at the conference or outside of it. If you’re coming to the conference in St. Louis sign up by September 25, then print out and bring a few copies of your CV, resume and/or cover letter. For a very focused interview, bring a specific job ad for which you want to apply (or one like the kinds of jobs you want). There will be a limited number of openings dependent on the number of volunteers, so sign up early! The review service is free to all registered conference attendees, but feel free to leave a donation to the Bohley Scholarship fund as a "Thank you."
Potential reviewers – there’s still time for you to sign up as well! Fill out the volunteer form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUdO9vzKF9_VcHZ7YWBxFfNemWh3GI_OP7phcVYbzp8YQ3tA/viewform) – the sooner the better – and thank you so much to everyone who has already volunteered!
Cindy
Good evening, everyone.
The September 2017 issue of MO Info is now up and can be found at molib.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2017-09.pdf
Thank you to all our wonderful contributors!
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ssistant or Associate Professor – Catalog Librarian
Full-Time, Tenure Track, 10 Month Position
Kent Library
Southeast Missouri State University
The Catalog Librarian position provides description of, discovery of and access to electronic and print library resources through creation of original metadata records for all library materials. Work includes cataloging of new general collection and Special Collections & Archives materials as well as retrospective projects. The catalog librarian ensures that titles are accurately described in the integrated library system (ILS) and other systems, such as OCLC, to facilitate discovery and access by university students, faculty and staff and guest users.
The catalog librarian manages cataloging unit operations and supervises assigned staff. Unit operations include creation and maintenance of materials records, prompt access to newly acquired resources and timely access and/or problem resolution. The librarian will provide leadership on cataloging unit workflow and improvements.
This position plays a key role in management of the ILS, in authority work for Southeast and other libraries in a shared catalog, and Southeast content in the MOBIUS union catalog. MOBIUS is a consortia of Missouri and Midwest libraries collaborating on resource sharing and acquisition.
The catalog librarian must establish and maintain a personal development program consistent with the promotion and tenure criteria for librarian effectiveness, scholarly activity, professional development and service to the library, the university and the community.
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintain currency with national, regional and local cataloging policies, standards and practices
Maintain and/or establish Southeast Missouri State University cataloging policies and procedures and serve as the local resource person regarding cataloging and metadata
Create original cataloging for materials in Special Collections & Archives and the general collections
Manage the cataloging unit and supervise assigned staff
Train copy cataloger(s)
Participate in ILS management and provide leadership for cataloging functions
Share responsibility for working effectively with MOBIUS libraries
Serve as library liaison to assigned University academic department(s); liaison activities include but are not limited to: instruction, research consultations, departmental outreach, creating and maintaining LibGuides, collection resource review and collection development
Serve on library, university and professional committees
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree
Two years cataloging experience in an academic library
Experience with Resource Description & Access (RDA), MARC 21 and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
Experience with name, subject and uniform title authority work
Experience cataloging materials through a national bibliographic utility such as OCLC
Ability to create original bibliographic records and familiarity with MARC holdings records
Experience cataloging a variety of bibliographic and physical formats
Familiarity with, and an understanding of, national and international cataloging standards such as RDA and Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition (AACR2); MARC 21 Formats for Bibliographic Data; classification system such as Library of Congress Classification or Dewey Decimal Classification; Library of Congress Name Authorities; LSCH; CONSER Cataloging Manual (for Serials); and OCLC (or other utility) Bibliographic Formats and Standards
Experience with modifying/updating MARC records and complex copy cataloging practices
Skill in training copy catalogers
High level experience with an integrated library systems (ILS) (Kent Library has an Innovative Sierra system)
Understanding of ILS bibliographic, holdings and item records
Knowledge of large scale record loads and cross-walking Marc or non-Marc data into the ILS
Ability to participate in projects, planning and initiatives to establish and refine cataloging/metadata policies and procedures on both the library and consortium levels
Evidence of effective communication skills
Strong service orientation and flexibility
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work well as a member of a group and individually
Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others
Ability to meet Kent Library’s and Southeast Missouri State University’s tenure and promotion requirements
Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities
As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast Missouri State University seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional blended and online formats and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning.
Application Deadline: The position is available January 2018 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 29, 2017.
Required Information: To apply, submit the following items online at:
agency.governmentjobs.com/semoedu/default.cfm?promotionaljobs=1
Letter of interest addressing position qualifications
Current curriculum vitae
Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required when offer of employment accepted)
Name and contact information of three professional references
Library Information: Information about Kent Library can be found at: library.semo.edu/.
University Facts: Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive regional state university with seven colleges and schools, 11,500 students, and a faculty and staff of over 1,100. Southeast is a moderately selective institution, offers baccalaureate, maters, and specialist degrees, and participates in joint doctoral programs with the University of Missouri. Cape Girardeau, a historic city overlooking the Mississippi River, is the hub of a thriving county with a population of approximately 71,000. Serving a region of more than 500,000 people, it is the largest center for retail, medical, manufacturing, communications, and cultural activities between St. Louis and Memphis.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job posted 8/31/2017
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Human Resources - Southeast Missouri State University
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Library Director, Crawford County Library District, Crawford County, MO
The Crawford County Library District is seeking community-minded and qualified applicants for the position of Library Director. The Crawford County Library District is a newly formed library district consisting of three branches located in Cuba, Steelville and Bourbon. Crawford County is a multicultural and diverse economical county with a population of approximately 25,000. We are located on I-44 between St. Louis and Springfield.
The Crawford County Library Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic, innovative and experienced library leader with a strong commitment to engaging the community and developing library services. The ideal candidate will be a unique blend of administrator, civic engager, and strong staff supporter. The candidate will demonstrate ability to solidify partnerships and articulate the Library’s strategic vision, mission, and values to the community. The Library Director will work directly with the Board of Trustees to develop a state of the art library system in Crawford County, manage the daily administration of the three libraries, actively promote the libraries in the communities, partner with local agencies and education facilities, write and administer grants, maintain facilities, supervise personnel, prepares and manages a balanced budget and is responsible for all programing. The library staff currently consists of eight part time employees with an annual operating budget of approximately $500,000.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a graduate library program accredited by the America Library Association and professional library experience, preferably in administrative and/or managerial/supervisory capacity in a public library
• At least two years professional library experience
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications. Completion of MLS required within 4 years of hire date
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Principles and practices of public library system administration
• Public library policies, procedures, and standards of service
• Federal, State and Local regulations governing library operations
• Current trends in library services, programing and technology
• Methods for evaluating public library programs, policies and operational requirements
• Processes for developing and administrating budgets
• Supervisory principles, practices and methods
REQUIRED SKILL IN:
• Directing public library operations, programs, and services
• Ensuring the delivery of quality library programs and services to the community
• Developing and implementing library goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• Responding to and resolving complex issues and complaints involving library related matters
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Developing and administering budgets and monitoring expenditures
• Supervising, leading and delegating tasks and authority
• Evergreen ILS
• Working with library and other vendors (i.e. database vendors like EBSCO and Overdrive, book vendors, etc.)
REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION
• Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License
SALARY
• This is a full-time position. Salary range is $32,000 – $42,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol testing and Background check is required.
APPLICATION PROCES
• Email or mail a cover letter, resume and three professional letters of reference that include reference contact information to annalwilliams@centurytel.net or Crawford County Library District %Annalee Williams, 710 South Bond, Cuba, Missouri 65453
Applications must be received no later than October 31, 2017. Interviews will begin immediately after that date.
Job posted 9/11/2017
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