MU Policy HR 111 permits the filling of vacancies directly, i.e., in-house, for classified staff positions, for job titles that are not considered underutilized for women and minorities. The Library Information Assistant and Specialist title series are not underutilized at MU.

Access Services has a Library Information Specialist I position that will become vacant and library Administration has approved the request to utilize the Direct Promotion process. The job announcement follows, as does information on the application process.

The job opening is being posted internally via the campus’ Direct Promotion process, meaning the job is distributed only to MU Library employees and only library employees may apply. “Direct Promotion” is campus HR’s terminology for this process but anyone within the library who believes s/he is qualified can apply, even if the result were a lateral transfer.

This internal posting will be in effect for five (5) days. If no suitable candidates are indentified, the position will move to normal posting status with campus HR, meaning anyone outside of the library can apply.

Library Information Specialist I – 100% FTE, $10.92/hour, Circulation/Reserve; Work at least two evenings per week until midnight and one weekend time period. Weekday schedule to be arranged to take into consideration the mutual needs of the Circulation/Reserve and the successful applicant but generally will include two days free per week. Reports to Library Information Specialist II Head of Circulation Unit and Librarian IV Head of Access Services Department.

Duties include but are not limited to providing direct user services at the Circulation/Reserve Desk, supervision of student employees, putting items on Reserve, monitoring Copyright Compliance for some Electronic Reserve courses and being certain that the electronic reserve system is working properly. Interacting with faculty who are putting items both on traditional and electronic reserve. Will work with any manual inputting of patron records including courtesy or short term borrowers, correcting patron records, and other responsibilities relating to serving as back up to the head of Circulation during that person’s absence.  Will often be the lone supervisor of student employees at the Circulation Reserve Desks and responsible for assisting them with helping patrons as unusual situations arise.

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Six months of responsible office experience is necessary. Directly related education or training may be substituted for experience.  The ability to type may be necessary depending on the position available.

Preferred qualifications: Supervisory experience.  Knowledge of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification system.  Experience with MERLIN, word processing, and Internet highly desirable.  Perform basic math computations. Work with minimal direct supervision and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. This position requires some physical stamina and involves moving materials and related physical actions part of the workday. Must be able to move fully loaded book trucks (at least 200 lbs.). Must be able to read call numbers on books located on shelves at ground level and up to nine feet in height and where lighting is diminished; ladders and footstools are available. Must be able to work as a member of a busy team of persons providing service to MU students, faculty, staff and community members. Must be approachable, helpful and patient.

To apply within the Direct Promotion timeline, submit a resume to June DeWeese at 102A Ellis Library on or by 5:00 p.m., May 31.

The June Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will take place on the 14^th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., in 159 Ellis.

This is an opportunity for MU Libraries employees to gather informally over lunch and share quotes from books or articles on the topic of leadership or management that seem especially pertinent for MU Libraries right now. This is open to all library employees as it seems sensible to hear from current and emerging leaders within the organization in terms of what they are reading on the topic.

Attendance is voluntary but compensable for non-exempt supervisors since the discussion applies to the workplace. As such, schedule adjustments may be needed to offset overtime considerations. RSVP’s are not required.

But, we ask you bring a brief something to share with the group, e.g., copies of the talking points of the book or journal article. For examples of documents shared at recent sessions, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/default.htm – this leads to a SharePoint site.

A reminder that self-nominations are due by Friday, May 27, for membership on several library committees. The following committees could use another 1-2 nominations: Diversity Action Committee, Exhibits Committee, Preservation Committee, and the Staff Development Committee.

Nomination Form
All interested employees are encouraged to apply. Committee members whose terms are ending may apply to be reappointed. If you are interested in more than one committee, please prioritize your selection. Check with your supervisor before volunteering your services for a committee(s).

Name:______________________________________      Phone:________________      E-mail:__________________________

Place a 1 next to your first choice and a 2 next to your second choice (if you have one). Return this form to Leo Agnew, 104 Ellis Library. The preferred return deadline date is Friday, May 27, 2011, but self-nominations will be accepted until all positions are filled.

 

_____    Diversity Action Committee

_____    Exhibits Committee

_____    Faculty Lecture Series Committee

_____    Preservation Committee

_____    Research Paper Contest Committee

_____    Staff Development Committee