I am pleased to announce that we have successfully concluded the search for the Digital Resources Catalog Librarian, within the division of Access Services, Collections and Technical Services. Brian Cain has accepted the position and will begin Oct. 7, 2011. Brian completed his MLS from MU in August of 2011. He currently works as a LIS I at UMLD.

This is an entry-level, Librarian I position. The appointment is for one year and is benefit-eligible. Principal duties of the Digital Resources Catalog Librarian position will include bibliographic control and access to resources of MU Libraries. This includes monographs, serials, and integrating resources, with a focus on online resources and record sets.

Please help us welcome Brian into his new role.

–Leo Agnew

Direct Promotion Opportunity – Library Information Specialist I, Access Services-UMLD
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) standard work 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, M-F 7:30- 4:30. UM Libraries Depository; $10.92/hour; Responsible for the daily operations of UM Libraries Depository Module 2.  Works in cooperation with the Depository Manager to ensure the functionality and safety of the environment and equipment. Works with minimal supervision. Must meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. Must be prepared to act as a person in charge of the Depository in the absence of the manager. Reports to Library Information Specialist II, Depository Manager.

Duties: Responsible for the daily operations of UM Libraries Depository Module 2.  Works in cooperation with the Depository Manager to ensure the functionality and safety of the environment and equipment. Works with minimal supervision. Must meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. Must be prepared to act as a person in charge of the Depository in the absence of the manager.  The full job description is available at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/positiondesc/Posdesc/Access%20Services/c31255.htm.

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. Two years responsible office experience or related education or training beyond high school. The ability to type may be necessary depending upon the position available.

Preferred qualifications: Must have a valid Missouri Drivers License and be able to operate a van. Must be able to lift fully loaded Roughneck Totes (est. 50 pounds), push fully loaded book trucks (est. 200 pounds), stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, stoop, stand on ladders, read labels and bar codes in a dimly lit area, drive a van, operate a telephone, fax machine, copy machine, and PC workstation. Must be able to spend at least six hours per day at a computer keyboard with regular breaks provided. Must have basic proficiency with MS Word, Excel.  Must have basic skills working with HTML and/or web authoring software. Must have typing proficiency.

Additional information: This person works below ground in an environment without outside light most hours of a workday.
To apply within the Direct Promotion timeline, submit resume copies to June DeWeese at 102A Ellis Library and James Keyzer-Andre, 2908 Lemone Industrial Blvd, on or by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29.

Goodbye to Renee Ratna, LIS I, HSL-ILL. Renee is relocating to California.

*Library Information Specialist I, 100% FTE, M-F, 8-5, $10.92/hr; Health Sciences Library, Interlibrary Loan –Borrowing

Duties:  Process requests for documents requested by faculty, staff and students. Processing includes receiving, verifying, and placing requests in both DOCLINE and OCLC interlibrary loan systems when necessary. Respond to patron questions regarding requests. Email patrons regarding the status of locally owned materials. Monitor and follow up on unfilled borrowing requests. Work with minimal direct supervision and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. Must be able to move individual books of varying weight. Other duties as assigned.

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. Two years responsible office experience or related education or training beyond high school. No typing test required.

Pref. Quals. Library experience. Bachelor’s degree. Computer experience, specifically Microsoft Access or Excel.  Ability to successfully perform detailed work, accuracy in typing, effective organization, time management, and prioritizing skills.