The search committee for the position of Government Documents Librarian in User Services has identified three candidates to interview:
Sandra Schiefer will interview November 10, 2008. Ms. Schiefer will receive her MLS in Dec. 2008 from MU. She has graduate assistant experience in cataloging, reference and government documents. Other work experience includes owner of an online book selling company and a computer/web analyst.
Julia Todd will interview November 20, 2008. Ms. Todd received her MLS from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1999. Most recently, she worked at Baker University for several years as an Electronic Services/Government Documents Librarian. Prior to that, she worked at Nashville Public Library as a Reference Librarian. Ms. Todd is GIS certified.
Leo Dion will interview November 21, 2008. Mr. Dion received his MLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008. He is a candidate in the Certificate of Advanced Studies program, also. Since 2006, Mr. Dion has worked at UI Urbana-Champaign as a pre-professional librarian in the government documents department. Other work experience includes graduate assistant positions and a stint in the Peace Corps.
All candidates will give a presentation followed by a question and answer session. The topic is “Government agencies’ increasing tendency to publish to the Web has provided access to federal information on an unprecedented scale. Given the new technological environment, and keeping in mind Federal Depository Library Program guidelines, what strategies do you think MU Libraries should adopt in coming years to meet government information needs of our users? How could you use your unique skills, knowledge and talents to help us achieve these goals?” Each presentation will take place from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The locations are to be determined. I will send a notice via Outlook once the rooms are reserved.
The candidates’ resumes, cover letters and interview itineraries will be forwarded before their interview dates.
Leo Agnew
HR Manager