*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.

A reminder that personal leave now can be used in any increment. The change became effective 7/1/08.

Hello to Renita Richmond, LIA, HSL-TS. Renita has a Master’s in Developmental Psychology from MU. Her work experience includes assistant manager at the 9th Street Bookstore.

MU Libraries Search Committee News
The Vice Provost Office has authorized recruitment for the position of Librarian I in Government Documents. Screening Committee members are Marie Concannon, chair, Wayne Barnes, Suzy Bent, Nancy Turner Myers and Mary Ryan.
A national recruitment effort will be conducted for the position starting this month. A copy of the full ad is included below.

Leo Agnew
Personnel Coordinator

Government Documents Librarian

The University of Missouri (MU) Libraries is seeking qualified applicants for an entry level Government Documents Librarian position. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing the Regional depository operation, and well as provide reference service for state, federal and international documents and for cartographic materials. In addition, the person in this position will assist and instruct patrons in the use of government information in all formats; revise and update the Government Documents web site; participate in collection development activities, help manage and maintain the document collections; and participate in Reference Division activities including information fluency instruction and reference shifts including some evening and weekend hours.

Required Qualifications: This position requires a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution, completion of a government documents course or other relevant coursework (or equivalent experience), proficiency in Microsoft Office applications in a Windows environment, basic web authoring skills, strong commitment to public service, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Note: An entry-level librarian must qualify for promotion from Librarian I to Librarian II within three years to obtain reappointment. Refer to the MU Libraries’ academic Governance Document for criteria.

Preference will be given to candidates with the strongest combination of these additional qualifications: Experience with government information in an academic or research library; experience with cartographic collections; understanding of digital geospatial data; additional degrees or graduate work in relevant subject areas; demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and digital library applications; intermediate or advanced web authoring skills, excellent instruction and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; and evidence of creative initiative in meeting needs of users.

Setting: The University of Missouri was established in Columbia in 1839. It is now one of the five most comprehensive universities in the nation, with over 280 degree programs. The MU Libraries have participated in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) since its beginning, and became the Regional FDLP library for the state in 1986. The MU Libraries belong to ARL; serve a student body of 27,000+ and a faculty of 1,800 with a collection of 3.2 million volumes and 6.45+ million microforms. For more information on the MU Libraries see: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu. For information on Columbia, see: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com.

Compensation: $40,000 (Librarian I) with excellent benefits through the University of Missouri. Moving expenses covered up to 10% of negotiated salary. This is a non-tenured position.

Application Instructions: Preference for applications received by September 15, 2008, but résumés will be accepted until position is filled. Position available December 1, 2008. Submit résumé and names/addresses (including e-mail) of three references to: Leo Agnew, Personnel Coordinator, agnewl@missouri.edu.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is committed to cultural diversity and it is expected that the successful candidate will share in this commitment. MU is an equal opportunity/ADA institution and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. For ADA accommodations during the application process, please call 573-882-4701. Relay Missouri users call through 1-800-735-2966.