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Welcome to Majiyebo Yacim

The Missourian Newspaper Library will welcome a new Library Specialist, Majiyebo Yacim, on Monday, November 12.

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In the News

Photo Gallery: Gotcha! costume shop prepares for Halloween
Columbia Missourian, Oct. 29, 2018

home Staff news Employment Opportunity: Technical Services Librarian

Employment Opportunity: Technical Services Librarian

Technical Services Librarian – 28264

Technical Services Librarian – 28264

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Oversee all work related to the transfer and/or withdrawal of physical materials according to established procedures.
  4. Participate in planning, including developing unit, departmental, and project goals, priorities, and procedures in the Acquisitions, Collections, and Technical Services (ACTS) division.
  5. Provide statistical and activities reports as required by Administration for third parties such as ACRL, ALA, and ARL.
  6. 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 http://library.missouri.edu/staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/02/Governance-Document_rev2014.pdf.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s 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.

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with rank.

To Apply:  Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic with Job ID 28264.  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.

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 http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

 

home Staff news No MULSA Halloween Party This Year

No MULSA Halloween Party This Year

MULSA will not be sponsoring a Halloween Party this year due to cost, lack of interest, and the need to focus on upcoming Thanksgiving Party in just a few weeks.  We would like to encourage library departments and units to celebrate Halloween their style this year.

Please contact Ryan (bishr@missouri.edu) or Eric (cusicke@missouri.edu) for more info.

home Staff news Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity

Senior Human Resources Specialist: University Libraries – 28241

The University Libraries have an immediate opening for a Senior Human Resources Specialist.

The senior human resources specialist for the University of Missouri Libraries performs human resource activities related to recruiting, benefits, compensation, training, records, staff budgeting and payroll. Oversees routine HR practices and acts as liaison to campus HR offices. Provides direct supervision for 1.0 FTE and indirect support for Admin student worker team to ensure efficient workflows, productivity, and compliance. Understands key library initiatives and keeps library policies & procedures in compliance with campus policies & procedures. Solves routine problems and explains complex information in a straightforward manner to library supervisors and employees. Analyzes and submits recommendations to complicated issues using technical experience, judgment and precedents. Identifies or develops programs to sustain a healthy, productive work culture and to support the Library’s diversity mission/goals. Administers myPerformance. Coordinates myVita data entry and library committee assignments.

Salary:  

  • Salary Range: $47,476 – $84,505 annually
  • Grade: GGS-010
  • University Title: Senior Human Resources Specialist
  • Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

Shift:  40 hours/week between 8-5, Monday-Friday.

Minimum Qualifications:  A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or combination of education and work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
  • Knowledge of and relevant experience with human resources policies, regulations, and practices.
  • Experience with software applications associated with human resources management such as spreadsheets, database management, and tools used for data analysis.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, assessment and planning skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving and supporting diversity in the workforce.
  • Commitment to internal and external customer-focused service.
  • Commitment to professional growth and development of library staff.

To Apply:  Apply online at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/staff with job opening 28241.  Include a cover letter and resume with your online application.

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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.

The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility & ADA Education at 573-882-5835.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

 

home Staff news In the News

In the News

“‘Blue Highways’ author, Sam Walton join MU hall of fame”
Columbia Missourian, Oct. 19, 2018

home Staff news New MUSE Posts

New MUSE Posts

Halloween is Coming!

Weekend Fun: Centralia Pumpkin Fest, Missouri Autumn Carnival & Balloon Festival, and Late-ish Night Horror

home Staff news United Way Raffles and Request for Baked Goods

United Way Raffles and Request for Baked Goods

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Chili Kickoff!

On Wednesday, October 24 please bring in your baked goods, individually wrapped and priced. We will hold our United Way bake sale in 104 Ellis Library all day or until the treats run out! Anyone who brings in baked goods or buys baked goods will be entered in a raffle. The raffle prize is a pair of football tickets or a Libraries mug and umbrella.

There will be one final raffle drawing on Friday, October 26. Everyone who has participated by filling in the online or paper United Way form will be entered in this raffle.

Thanks to everyone for supporting our United Way campaign!

University Libraries United Way Committee
Sheila Voss, Chair
Michelle Baggett
Shannon Cary
Gwen Gray

home Staff news New MUSE Posts

New MUSE Posts

Halloween is Coming!

Weekend Fun: Centralia Pumpkin Fest, Missouri Autumn Carnival & Balloon Festival, and Late-ish Night Horror

home Cycle of Success Edward McCain Receives NDSA Innovation Award

Edward McCain Receives NDSA Innovation Award

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the National Digital Stewardship Alliance’s (NDSA) annual Innovation Awards!

Individual Award: Edward McCain, University of Missouri Libraries and Reynolds Journalism Institute
Organization Award: Texas Digital Library
Project Award: UC Guidelines for Born-Digital Archival Description
Educator Awards: Heather Moulaison Sandy
Future Steward Award: Raven Bishop

These awards highlight and commend creative individuals, projects, organizations, educators, and future stewards demonstrating originality and excellence in their contributions to the field of digital preservation.

As the Digital Curator of Journalism and founder of the Journalism Digital News Archive, Edward McCain has been and is a leading voice and passionate advocate for saving born digital news. He has advanced awareness and understanding of the crisis we face through the loss of the “first rough draft of history” in digital formats. In collaboration and with support from colleagues and community members, he has led the “Dodging the Memory Hole” outreach agenda. Thus far, five “Memory Hole” forums have brought together journalists, editors, technologists, librarians, archivists, and others who seek solutions to preserving born-digital news content for future generations. By bringing together thought leaders in the news industry and information science, the forums have broadened the network of stakeholders working on this issue and helped these communities gain critical insight on the challenges and opportunities inherent in preserving content generated by a diverse array of news media, both commercial and non-profit.

Edward McCain would like to mention that the following people have been essential to the success of the “Dodging the Memory Hole” outreach program:

Dorothy Carner, Ann Riley, Jim Cogswell, Mike Holland and Jeannette Pierce, University of Missouri Libraries
Randy PIcht, Reynolds Journalism Institute
Katherine Skinner, Educopia Institute
Peter Broadwell, Todd Grapone and Sharon Farb, UCLA Library
Martin Klein, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Brewster Kahle, Mark Graham and Jefferson Bailey, Internet Archive
Brian Geiger, University of California, Riverside
Anna Krahmer, University of North Texas
Senator Roy Blunt and his staff
Clifford Lynch, Coalition for Networked Information
Martin Halbert, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Jim Kroll, Denver Public Library
Leigh Montgomery, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Eric Weig, University of Kentucky
Frederick Zarndt, Global Connections
The Institute for Museum and Library Services
The Mizzou Advantage
And last but not least, my wife, Rosemary Feraldi