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• Assistant Branch Manager, Cass County Public Library, Harrisonville, MO
• Regional Library Director, Carroll and Madison Library System, Eureka Springs, AR
• Head of Reference and Instruction, B. D. Owens Library - Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
• Librarian - Metadata and Cataloging, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO
• Library Director,  Columbia Public Library, Columbia, IL
• Assistant Instructor/Instructional Faculty, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
• Library Director, Adair County Public Library, Kirksville, MO

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Assistant Branch Manager, Cass County Public Library, Harrisonville, MO

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours, Non-Exempt

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00

Job Description:

Cass County Public Library is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Branch Manager to help lead a large-tier branch serving 7,000+ residents with an annual circulation of over 100,000 items. Working closely with the Branch Manager, this role supports library operations, staff supervision, and community engagement, ensuring the branch aligns with the library's mission and goals.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excel in teamwork and public service, and contribute meaningfully to library initiatives.

Examples of Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Branch Manager in overseeing programs, projects, and daily operations.
• Assist with staffing, training, and performance to maintain high service standards.
• Address patron issues and ensure adherence to library policies.
• Ensure the facility remains clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Provide circulation, reference, and account management services.
• Collaborate with community partners to promote library programs.
• Help plan and execute programs and outreach for all age groups.
• Contribute to collection development and maintain accurate records.
• Represent the library at events and perform notary services.

Why Join Us?

At Cass County Public Library, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where staff are empowered to make a positive impact. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community engagement, public service, and supporting team success.

Qualifications/Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of public library experience required.
• One year of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to lead and support staff required.
• OR an equivalent combination of library-related workshops, training, related education, and experience.

How to Apply:

Submit your CCPL Application (www.casscolibrary.org/jobs), resume, and cover letter by January 10, 2025 via email to peelp@casscolibrary.org Full job description provided upon request

Cass County Public Library is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Regional Library Director, Carroll and Madison Library System, Eureka Springs,AR

The Carroll and Madison Library System (CAMALS) is seeking a full-time Regional Library Director to plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the CAMALS regional office to best serve the needs of the member libraries, their communities, and our two counties.

CAMALS serves six small, rural public libraries located in Carroll and Madison counties in northwest Arkansas. CAMALS regional office staff members are considered employees of Carroll County, Arkansas, with employee benefits provided by Carroll County including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, APERS Retirement (Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System), ten paid holidays, and vacation and sick leave. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please read the full job description at: www.camals.org

Applications are available online at www.camals.org and are due by January 31, 2025. To apply, send a cover letter addressed to the CAMALS Board of Trustees, a completed job application, a current resume, and a list of three professional references to CAMALS Board member Peggy Lodewyks by email to lodewyks.peggy@gmail.com or by US Mail: Mrs. Peggy Lodewyks, 19 Bobwhite Lane, Holiday Island, AR 72631.

The Carroll and Madison Library System and Carroll County are equal opportunity employers.

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Head of Reference and Instruction, B. D. Owens Library - Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

LOCATION Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO

JOB TYPE Full-time

JOB NUMBER 620350

DEPARTMENT Library

OPENING DATE 11/25/2024

PRIMARY DUTY: As an integral member of the library leadership team, the Head of Research and Instruction provides vision and direction for the research and instruction team. This position reports to the Director of Library Services and Operations. This role also serves on the library leadership team to support the overall library mission and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Director by serving on the leadership team to provide direction and supervision that ensures the library’s mission and goals align with institutional priorities and philosophies.
• Provide leadership in library instruction and research support for academic services that align with institutional priorities and philosophies.
• Lead the Reference and Instruction team in planning, implementing and assessing pedagogically appropriate instruction for library users; and providing in-depth, specialized research consultation and reference services.
• Directly supervises, establishes divisional goals and objectives, manages schedules, monitors instruction trends, and creates workflows for the reference and instruction team.
• Partner with co-workers and academic faculty to deliver general education and subject-specific academic research instruction in-person and online.
• Utilize course management software, responsive web development tools, and library course guides to create research content for the curriculum and online instructional materials that support departmental mission and vision for academic achievement.
• Serve as liaison to a number of disciplines, collaborate with library and university colleagues on procurement of appropriate materials to support the curriculum and research.
• Assist library personnel and patrons with library catalog issues such as location of an item or the steps to borrow an item via ILL.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student employees.
• Serve on library, institutional and consortia working groups and teams, as necessary.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: ALA Accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science

Experience: Three to five years of supervisory experience in an academic library; evidence of developing and delivering training; coaching, and mentorship of employees; demonstrated experience in completing projects in a team environment

Skills: Strong leadership, customer service, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; strong analytical abilities; ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with diverse populations; ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in a library environment with the day shift hours Monday through Friday with a lunch break with the possibility of varied hours as needed for special events. Must be able to move throughout the library to assist in the library collection maintenance activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises Research librarians.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computers, overhead projectors, microform, paper copier

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Primary sedentary work, but also requires standing, walking, stooping or crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, grasping and lifting. Requires the ability to exert up to approximately 35 pounds of force to occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move carts/boxes of books/materials. Ability to concentrate on detailed information over an extended period of time

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.” For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: March 1, 2025

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu

Agency

Northwest Missouri State University

Address

800 University Drive

Maryville, Missouri, 64468

Phone

660-562-1127

Website

http://www.nwmissouri.edu

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Librarian - Metadata and Cataloging, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO

Job Category: Academic Affairs

Requisition Number: LIBRA003052

Full Time

Kirksville, MO 63501, USA

Job Details

Description

The A.T. Still Memorial Library at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) is excited to welcome applications for the position of Metadata and Cataloging Librarian on our Kirksville, Missouri campus. This vital role plays a significant part in promoting ATSU's core values of whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations. Reporting to the Assistant University Library Director/Campus Head at the Kirksville campus, the Metadata and Cataloging Librarian will not only be responsible for cataloging, digitizing, and other collection management duties but will also champion inclusivity and accessibility within our library resources. If you are passionate about preparing compassionate health professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of communities, we encourage you to apply.

Major Job Duties

• Catalogs collections using the LC and NLM cataloging and classification systems while ensuring inclusivity and diversity representation in catalog entries.
• Assists with the management of the library's electronic resources, primarily updating holdings in eBook and serials collections, and enhancing their discoverability in the catalog, discovery layer, and other outlets, with a focus on inclusive content.
• Helps train, evaluate, and guide staff on all campuses to ensure compliance with national and local standards for cataloging and metadata, promoting diversity and equity in the process.
• Creates original catalog records for contribution to OCLC, maintaining the accuracy of the library's catalog records with a commitment to inclusive language.
• Enhances cataloging provided by other libraries and vendors, assists with authority control, and oversees the bulk loading of bibliographic records into the library catalog, emphasizing inclusivity and equitable representation.
• Works collaboratively with other librarians and paraprofessionals to manage access to collections and further digital project initiatives that prioritize diverse voices and perspectives.
• Manages Still ScholarWorks, ATSU's institutional repository, with a dedication to promoting a wide range of scholarly contributions from diverse authors and backgrounds.
• Delivers high-level customer service, including answering questions, recommending resources, and providing instruction and/or educational sessions, always considering the diverse needs of library patrons.
• Seeks innovative ways to improve efficiency and customer service while fostering an inclusive an welcoming library environment.
• Leads digital library projects that champion inclusivity and diversity in digital collections, ensuring they reflect a wide range of perspectives and voices.
• Participates in planning, implementing, and configuring the library's ILS, discovery system, and other collection management tools, with a focus on enhancing access to diverse resources and ensuring an inclusive user experience.
• Maintains currency in knowledge of emerging trends, best practices, and technical skills to support new initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the library's services and collections.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates entry points to access print and electronic collections.
• Maintains the librarys ILS system within a consortia environment.
• Manages ATSU 2023-2024 migration to Ensco's Folio system in conjunction with the MOBIUS consortium.
• Curates metadata files for export to external (ex OCLC) and internal/external partners.
• Provides reference services on an as-needed basis at the Kirksville, Missouri, campus.
• Leads assigned technology-related projects and troubleshooting when needed.
• Serves on library and university committees, as well as being active within professional library organizations.

Requirements and Preferences

• ALA-accredited MLS degree.
• Familiarity and knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards such as Dublin Core.
• Familiarity with creating and editing metadata for digital resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively with other including faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to work with people virtually.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency using OCLC and performing original and copy cataloging.
• Familiarity with library computer databases and tools.
• 1-2 years of cataloging or tech services experience preferred.
• Experience with Innovative's Sierra or Ebsco's Folio preferred.
• Institutional repository management a plus.

About A.T. Still University of the Health Sciences

Established in 1892 by A.T. Still, DO, the founder of osteopathy, A.T. Still University (ATSU) began as the nation's first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences comprising three colleges and four schools on three campuses and online. Today, ATSU offers master's degrees across the health profession disciplines and doctorates in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, athletic training, audiology, health administration, health education, health sciences, medical sciences, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. A.T. Still University's Missouri campus is located in Kirksville, a growing community with a rich history in education and osteopathic healthcare. Within easy driving distance of major cities such as Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City, Kirksville offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. A.T. Still University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5861666

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Library Director, Columbia Public Library, Columbia, IL

Library Director

Columbia, Illinois

The Columbia Public Library seeks a Library Director with a passion for community and life-long learning to administer all aspects of library service. Our library is friendly, with a supportive work environment and surrounded by a talented and motivated staff and library board. Our library is located 15 minutes from the St. Louis Arch and serves a close-knit community of 11,000.

Job Description

The Library Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of the library, including implementing policies set by the Library Board, overseeing staff and budget, managing library collections, and representing the library in the community. The Library Director ensures that library services meet the needs of the community, and that the library operates efficiently and effectively within its resources.

Salary Range

• $65,000 – 78,000 (Depending on Qualifications)

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package includes: Insurance (Health, Vision, Dental, Life)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Vacation, Holidays, Personal Time, Sick Bereavement etc.

Responsibilities

• The Library Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate library staff, and manage their professional development
• Develop and manage the library's annual budget and capital improvement projects
• Oversee library building and grounds maintenance and improvements
• Represent the library at community events, system meetings, and professional organizations
• Manage the library collections and a diverse programming schedule
• Serve as a liaison for the library to the Friends of the Library group, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Women’s Club, C.R.O.W.N and other community groups and events scheduled throughout the year
• Work closely with the City of Columbia government
• Represent the library at City Council Meetings
• Assist the Library Board with long-range/strategic planning and policy development to ensure the library meets the evolving needs of the community
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of library technology, including public computers, digital resources, and the library's website
• Identify and apply for grants and coordinate fundraising efforts to support library initiatives and projects
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase public awareness and usage of library services
• Prepare annual IPLAR (Illinois Public Library Annual Report)
• Physical Demands: Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting of books and materials
• May involve extended periods of sitting, especially for administrative tasks
• Schedule: Includes regular hours with potential evening and weekend shifts, especially for special events and programming
• Flexibility is needed to accommodate the library's operating hours and community needs

Minimum Requirements to Apply

MLS or MBA preferred with 4 years related library experience but will consider BA or BS in related area with 5 years related library experience.

Knowledge to communicate both orally and in writing

Knowledge of computers, the internet and commercially available library software

Able to work evenings and weekends and cover for staff when needed

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit your application, resume, cover letter, and references to director@columbialibrary.org. Applications can be found by visiting http://columbiaillinois.com/jobs

Please include in email Subject line:  Library Director Position

Applications will be accepted until January 7, 2025.

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Assistant Instructor/Instructional Faculty, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO

November 21, 2024

Job Ad: Assistant Instructor/Instructional Faculty

Assistant Instructor of Library Services/Liaison Librarian (non-tenure track) (998524). University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO: A full-time 12-month non-tenure track instructional faculty appointment. The Liaison Librarian to the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences provides the development and promotion of library activities and services that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the campus community (i.e., students, faculty, and staff) including, but not limited to: teaching of information literacy/research skills in a variety of contexts, developing professional relationships, collaborating effectively with campus partners, and management of collections for UCM curricula and faculty research needs. It is expected that subject liaison librarians actively engage in teamwork, shared governance, and library outreach activities. Screening begins immediately and continues until filled. For complete description and to apply:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo/jobs/4728071-0/assistant-instructor-non-tenured

University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Library Director, Adair County Public Library, Kirksville, MO

Library Director

The Adair County Public Library, located in Kirksville, MO, is currently accepting resumes and seeking highly qualified and motivated applicants for the position of Library Director. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Library Director develops, supervises and coordinates the work of the Library and staff, performs managerial duties related to personnel, budget, collection development, building maintenance and library operations and services in conformity to the policies established by the Board of Trustees and Missouri State Statutes.

A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university OR 5 years progressively responsible library administration including 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred. Excellent communication skills and organizational skills are required. Skills include: Ability to administer the activities of a public library and supervise the work of others. Ability to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and objectives. Maintain knowledge of standard library principles and practices, concepts of freedom of speech, copyrights, collection development, patron confidentiality, censorship and other ethical issues. Proficiency with computers, popular library software, Internet, social media and digital communications. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies, legislative officials and the general public.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: * Report directly to the Library Board of Trustees and carry out all policies and duties established in the policy manual. * Plan, implement and evaluate library services. *Handle complaints in accordance with policy. * Hire and terminate library staff. *Prepare the annual budget with library board approval.*Directs and controls the expenditures of library funds within the approved budget.*Purchases new equipment and furnishings.*Pursues and applies for grant money.*Prepares monthly and annual financial and statistical reports to Library Board, County and State officials.* Attends monthly Library Board of Trustees meetings.*Supervises maintenance of library building, equipment and furnishings.*Oversees library collection including purchasing, weeding, and inventory.*Cooperates with community groups and officials to implement library services.*Speaks before local groups and media.*Prepares questionnaires and surveys to evaluate public responses to the library.*Keeps informed of current developments in the library field by attending webinars, workshops, professional meetings and reading current literature.*Maintains membership in professional organizations

*Relocation to Adair County Missouri required within 12 months. *

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000-$65,000 per year (based on experience and education)

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Resumes may be sent to acpl@adairco.org or 1 Library Lane Kirksville MO 63501

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