In case you are wondering, that is Dustin Hoffmann working part-time for LTS. Dustin recently completed a part-time appointment with Security and agreed to stay on board while LTS recruits on the User Support Analyst position.

Congratulations to Kate Anderson, Gary Cox, Amanda Sprochi and Karen Witt on their promotions. Kate moves to Librarian III, Gary moves to Archivist II, and Amanda and Karen move to Librarian II. Their new titles are effective September 1, 2008.

This official validation by professional colleagues and the University administration recognizes performance and accomplishment and gives us opportunity to thank and applaud our colleagues for their contributions.

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The Promotion Committee reminds those considering applying for promotion this year that the deadline for receiving dossiers is October 1. Details of the promotion process can be found in “A Governance System for Librarians and Archivists at the University of Missouri-Columbia Libraries.” Members of the 2008/2009 Promotion Committee are Kate Anderson (Chair), Trenton Boyd, Rachel Brekhus, Janice Dysart and Anselm Huelsbergen. Dossiers can be submitted to any member of the committee. We are happy to encourage the professional development of our colleagues and look forward to hearing from you.

Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, (M– F, 8 – 5), $9.05 per hour. Access Services, Shelving, Ellis Library. The complete job description is available at https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacdetails.php?vac=1012341.

Government Documents Librarian – Ellis Library. The complete job description is available at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/hr/job_ads/Gov-Docs_full_ad-2008.htm.

User Support Analyst – 100% FTE, M-F, 8am-5pm, Library Technology Services. The complete job description is available at https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacdetails.php?vac=1012319.

Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, Sun. – Thurs., 3pm-12am, $8.79/hr; Journalism Library. The complete job description is available at
https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacdetails.php?vac=1012269.

Office Support Staff III, Admin, has been moved to ‘Hold’ status; a short list of candidates will be identified from among the copious applications submitted.

*Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, (M– F, 8 – 5), $9.05 per hour. Access Services, Shelving, Ellis Library.

Duties: Sort books and load trucks to be shelved. Shelve books from trucks and from return shelves. Shift the library collection. Journal Pickups and deliveries. This position requires a great deal of physical stamina and involves moving materials and related physical actions most of the workday. Must be able to move fully loaded book trucks (at least 200 lbs.). Must be able to use ladders and footstools in the stacks. Must be able to read call numbers on tall shelves and on the lower shelves where there is diminished lighting. Must be able to be on one’s feet for long periods of time. Perform alphanumeric sequencing of books and serials. Perform basic math computations during the course of work. Work independently and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by department.

Min. Quals.: 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.

Preferred Quals.: Supervisory experience and knowledge of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification system is desirable. NO typing test is required for this position.