Goodbye to Terry Brooks, LIA, Access Services-Reserve/Circulation. Terry’s last day worked was Nov. 22. His official retirement date is January 4, 2012 (due to the requirement to pay out unused vacation on a per-day basis).
Goodbye to Paige Dainty, LIA, Access Services-Circulation. Paige was recently accepted into the MLS program at MU and will start classes next semester. She also accepted a part-time position with Daniel Boone Regional Library.
Congratulations to Renita Richmond on her promotion to the LIS I position at HSL-ILL. Renita has been with the MU Libraries since August 2008. Renita starts her new position on Monday, Dec. 5.
Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, Reserve/Circulation Desk, Ellis Library. 40 hours per week, generally 8-5 M-F, but may include a time slot on Saturdays depending upon staffing needs. Advance notice required for any variation from 8-5 M-F. $9.06/hr.
Duties: Work at the Circulation/ Reserve Desk in Ellis Library. Perform responsible and varied tasks of a mildly complex nature with defined responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibilities include assisting faculty in placing materials on reserve and assisting patrons in accessing both on-line and tangible reserve materials. Check out materials owned by the Ellis Library, those on the Ellis Circulation Hold-Shelf, and Interlibrary Loan Hold-Shelf and assist with Circulation related inquiries. Receive detailed instructions and frequent review of work quality. Success in the job will be gauged by demonstrating proficiency in reserve/circulation policies and processes as well as the following general competencies:
This person is generally one of the daytime supervisors at the Ellis Circulation Reserve Desk. Flexibility in scheduling will be an asset. Will be the only full time staff person on duty some of the time, supervising several student employees. Works as a team member with any other supervisor with whom schedules overlap. Serves as a resource to both patrons and other staff in other departments regarding circulation and reserve policies. During times of overlap in schedule, this person will search in the Ellis Library stacks for books faculty want to put on traditional course reserves, monitor ERES lists for copyright compliance, and assist patrons with both ERES and traditional Reserve. Will be jointly responsible for the operation of the ERES System and reporting all problems to the appropriate departments in a timely manner. Will issue borrower cards and handle all questions relating to borrowing materials. Because this person works evening hours/weekends, outstanding communication skills will be required since written referrals will be made for supervisors the following workday to follow up. Must be able to remain calm and make appropriate decisions during times of stress. Excellent telephone and in person interpersonal skills. Good listening skills and the ability to explain issues clearly and work to satisfactory resolution of problems. Prior library experience required. Supervisory experience is desired. Some physical stamina required, involving moving materials on book trucks weighing up to 100 pounds for short distances. Must be able to stand and move about several hours per day and stand on ladders and footstools as needed. Must be able to read call numbers on books located on ground level and up to nine feet in height with the use of ladders and step stools. Lighting may be diminished in some places. Success in the job will be gauged by demonstrating proficiency in reserve/circulation policies and processes as well as general competencies listed in the job description.
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.
Six months of responsible office experience is necessary. Directly related education or training may be substituted for experience. The ability to type may be necessary depending upon the position available.
Preferred Qualifications: Some college coursework. Proficiency in typing and data entry; strong organizational skills; effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment; ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele. A minimum typing speed of 40 wpm is required.
Congratulations to Mary Amann, Jackie Blonigen, Elaine Huntsucker, Darell Schmick, Mathew Stephen and Sheena Waggoner on ‘graduating’ from Supervisor 101. Their time and participation in the course deserves recognition. Supervisor 101 is designed to provide employees with a better working knowledge of select MU HR policies and procedures.
Leo Agnew
HR Manager
It has been a while since we have looked at the LIA/LIS level increase request process. Here are three documents which will help us get reacquainted with the process: Level and Competency Statements (Levels and Competency Statements); Level Assessment Form (Level Assessment Form); and Directions for Determining Competency Levels (Directions for Determining Competency Levels).
To access other documents and information associated with the level increase process, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/classification/reclassification.htm.
As indicated in Jim’s e-mail of 11/2/11, I will work to develop a timeline to guide the process of responding to competency increase requests. I expect that to identify a deadline in spring 2012 by which requests must be submitted. This should provide adequate time for both review and budget planning.
Lastly, I’ve received a suggestion to hold info sessions for individuals in LIA/LIS titles plus their supervisors…that sounds like a good idea to me. Look for announcements in future editions of News Notes.
The LIS I position at HSL-ILL has become open again. The hiring department has elected to repost the position with campus HR (http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/index.php). Applications are being accepted; previous applicants are not required to reapply.
11/14/1974, Delores Fisher
11/1/1999, Caryn Scoville
11/2/2000, Karen Witt
11/19/2001, Deborah Melvin
11/4/2002, Mat Miller
11/3/2003, Barbara Jones
11/30/2004, Shannon Cary
11/1/2006, Matthew Stephen
11/5/2006, Colleen Smith
11/24/2008, Tyler Dwyer
11/22/2010, Ryan Buttrey
Please help welcome Annelise Freeman, E-Learning Librarian. Annelise began working with the MU Libraries this week, on a six-month contract to explore, with librarians, faculty, and others, ways to improve library services to students having any kind of E-Learning experience. Her organizational home is in Research and Information Services Division, and she will meet regularly with the RAIS Department Heads group. She will be meeting with the MU Libraries’ Web Groups, the Assessment Committee, the Instruction Committee, individual librarians, staff at Mizzou Online, and many others in order to make recommendations regarding the libraries’ E-Learning presence. Annelise is an experienced secondary classroom teacher and curriculum developer, accustomed to using all kinds of computerized tools in her teaching. She also completed her Masters of Science in Information Science degree last May at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She, her husband and baby boy relocated to Columbia in August. Welcome, Annelise!
A reminder that the Annual Enrollment Change Period for enrollment/changes in benefits effective 2012 will end on November 4, 2011. You are now able to initiate enrollment changes online through UM’s myHR at https://myhr.umsystem.edu. However, if you are not making changes to your current benefit program, no action is required on your part. Coverage will continue into 2012.
Exception: If you currently participate in the Flexible Spending program and/or wish to do so in 2012, you must enroll or re-enroll at this time.
Information on plan changes and costs for 2011 can be found at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Contact Faculty and Staff Benefits at 882-2146 for additional information.
In anticipation of winter, it seems prudent to review MU’s policy on suspending business operations due to inclement weather. As per Policy 1:010, http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_010.html, from the Business Policy and Procedure Manual, only the Chancellor (or in the Chancellor’s absence, the Provost) has the authority to cancel classes or close the campus in the event of an emergency. In most circumstances the University will not close and it will maintain its teaching, research and service activities in accordance with established schedules and operational demands even if classes are cancelled. Even when classes are canceled, campus operations typically will not be suspended due to severe weather.
If weather conditions affect an employee’s ability to travel to and from work, the same policy cited above delineates how to account for the time missed. Options include using paid leave and adjusting one’s work schedule during the same week (if possible) with supervisor approval.
Related to this, employees who suffer a slip, trip or fall while on University grounds should report the incident as a potential Workers’ Compensation claim. For employees in branch libraries, ask your department head about the procedures for reporting an injury. For employees in Ellis Library, contact Security at 882-4220. Be sure to inform your supervisor, as well.
If you have questions regarding any of this, please contact Leo at 882-9166 or via e-mail at AgnewL@missouri.edu.