Special Election: ALA Councilor-Elect

April 21, 2016April 21, 2016 by wpadmin

Voting in MLA’s election of our next ALA Councilor-Elect begins Thursday, April 21^st.

For candidate photos, biographies and candidate statements, see the Special Election page.

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Position Posting:
Technical Services Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries, Columbia, MO

The University of Missouri Libraries have an immediate opening for a Technical Services Librarian to oversee the cataloging work of all staff, either directly or indirectly, in the creation and maintenance of high quality bibliographic catalog records for all library resources.
Specific duties include:

Provide access to library materials through descriptive metadata, subject analysis and classification along with retrospective conversion, holdings work, and related authority work according to established standards and procedures.
Oversee and provide leadership to all staff in the Cataloging unit maintaining the integrity of the online catalog.
Develop procedures, set priorities, assign work activities, and monitor workflow of the unit.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff. Ensure that personnel policies of the Libraries, MU, and UM are correctly and consistently carried out.
Ensure that staff have access to ongoing training and staff development opportunities.
Oversee all work related to the transfer and/or withdrawal of physical materials according to established procedures.
Participate in planning, including developing unit, departmental, and project goals, priorities, and procedures in the Acquisitions, Collections, and Technical Services (ACTS) division.
Provide statistical and activities reports as required by Administration for third parties such as ACRL, ALA, and ARL.
Other duties as assigned.
This position will be hired at the appropriate rank of Librarian I or Librarian II, according to the qualifications of the final candidate. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at library.missouri.edu/staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/02/Governance-Document_rev2014.pdf.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree from an ALA accredited program in Library/Information Science, or its equivalent.
Skills in oral and written communication, project management, and interpersonal relations.
Ability to work collegially and effectively with staff at all levels.
Self motivation, willingness and ability to learn and accurately perform complex tasks following established rules, standards, and procedures.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage and provide leadership for staff at all levels, including the ability to engage staff in a continual process of change and improvement.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of national cataloging standards, the principal tools and systems used to create bibliographic records, and current trends in the application of technology to the cataloging process.
Strong service orientation and an awareness of end-user needs as they affect cataloging policies and procedures.
Flexibility, creativity, and the potential to be successful and effective in a complex, rapidly changing organization.
Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years professional experience in bibliographic control in an academic or research library.
Experience in originally cataloging various formats of physical materials.
NACO trained and experienced in authority work.
To Apply: Apply online at hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php with Job ID 26906. A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV are required. Preference for applications received by December 1, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Other Information: The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase territory. Today, MU is a $2.2 billion enterprise and an important investment for the state and nation.
MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It is a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri’s largest public research university. Considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions, Mizzou is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The MU Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA), and the statewide MOBIUS consortium.
The state’s most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300 degree programs through 18 colleges and schools. Many departments also work closely with the University Extension program to bring the benefits of research to Missouri citizens. The University of Missouri has a statewide network of 10 research parks and business incubators, each designed to help faculty, entrepreneurs and businesses collaborate to move innovative research to the marketplace, and the Mizzou Advantage program encourages innovative interdisciplinary collaboration.
Mizzou has a diverse enrollment with 35,000 students from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. MU’s nationally prominent faculty bring discoveries into the classroom, publish more than 1,600 books and scholarly articles each year and spend about $237 million annually on scientific research. The National Science Foundation has recognized MU as one of the top-10 universities in the country for undergraduate research opportunities. Mizzou graduates more than 8,000 students annually, granting 27 percent of all bachelor’s degrees, 23 percent of master’s degrees and 62 percent of all doctoral degrees earned at Missouri’s public universities.
Located in central Missouri with easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia, MO is consistently ranked one of America’s best places to live because of its excellent quality of life. For more information on the MU Libraries, the University, and Columbia, please visit the following:
University Libraries – library.missouri.edu/
University of Missouri – missouri.edu/
Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau – www.visitcolumbiamo.com/
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Diversity Commitment: The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
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We hope that you can join us for an MLA Meetup - Springfield Area
Saturday, November 10th, at Library Center (Springfield-Greene County Library), from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The MLA Membership Committee is sponsoring a Membership Meetup open to MLA members and anyone interested in learning more about MLA. Refreshments will be provided. Meet other members and join in the conversation.

Date: 11/10/2018 (Sat.)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT
Location: Library Center (Springfield-Greene County Library)

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Saturday, November 10th, at Library Center Branch (Springfield-Greene County Library), from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. the MLA Membership Committee is sponsoring a Membership Meetup. This meeting is open to MLA members and anyone interested in learning more about MLA. Refreshments will be provided...

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Southeast MO Librarian Meetup!

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Position posting: Research Services Assistant, Rockhurst University, Greenlease Library, Kansas City, MO

Research Services Assistant

Rockhurst University seeks a part-time Research Services Assistant for the Greenlease Library of Rockhurst University. Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university of 3000 students that offers more than fifty undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service. Our mission is to transform lives by creating a learning community centered on excellence in undergraduate liberal and graduate education. Rockhurst is Catholic and Jesuit, involved in the life and growth of the city and the region, and committed to the service of the contemporary world. We employ approximately 500 faculty and staff.

This position reports to the Research, Learning and Assessment Services Librarian and requires working 4 p.m. to midnight on assigned weekday evenings, additional hours on Saturday or Sunday each weekend plus occasional daytime hours. This individual must have a flexible schedule and substitute as needed for other Research Services Assistants.

Responsibilities include: provide reference assistance to students, faculty and staff; monitor evening/weekend student assistants with circulation functions; assist with interlibrary loan requests; monitor library operations; assigned special projects based on the Research, Learning and Assessment Services department’s needs.

The successful candidate will have the personal qualities that exemplify the University’s Jesuit character, mission and commitment to excellence. A collaborative, team-oriented and highly communicative personal style will be essential skills for this position. Specific requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent listening, writing, speaking skills
Knowledge of MS Office suite including Excel.

Preferred previous experience includes academic library reference services; knowledge of integrated library systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces, social media management, basic web development, collaborative software, and cloud technology.

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to the following on-line application link:
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Rockhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.
Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the University, such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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