Goodbye to Jessica Renze, LIA, Access Services, Shelving. Jessica is relocating to Kansas City with her fiancé.
Goodbye to Jessica Renze, LIA, Access Services, Shelving. Jessica is relocating to Kansas City with her fiancé.
The MU Libraries received approval to fill the position of Director of Development. Go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/jobopps.htm to review the job ad.
Hello to Elaine Huntsucker and Regina Guccione, Imaging Technicians, Library Systems Operations. They begin their duties at the MU Libraries effective June 17, 2011.
The July Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will take place on the 19th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., in 159 Ellis.
This is an opportunity for MU Libraries employees to gather informally over lunch and share quotes from books or articles on the topic of leadership or management that seem especially pertinent for MU Libraries right now. This is open to all library employees as it seems sensible to hear from current and emerging leaders within the organization in terms of what they are reading on the topic.
Attendance is voluntary but compensable for non-exempt supervisors since the discussion applies to the workplace. As such, schedule adjustments may be needed to offset overtime considerations. RSVP’s are not required.
But, we ask you bring a brief something to share with the group, e.g., copies of the talking points of the book or journal article. For examples of documents shared at recent sessions, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/default.htm – this leads to a SharePoint site.
Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, (M– F, 8 – 5 during summer and intersessions, generally 10 a.m. -7 p.m. or 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. M-F during Fall and Spring semesters), $9.05 per hour. Access, Collections and Technical Services, 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. Supervising student employees and monitoring the areas where students are working in the evenings. Search for books that users cannot find in a timely and efficient manner. 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 read call numbers on tall shelves and on the lower shelves where there is diminished lighting. Ladders and footstools are available for use in the stacks .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.
Library Information Assistant – Access Services, Circulation Unit; 100% FTE, $9.05/hour; 40 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends with schedule adjustments during intersessions.
This position functions as the night supervisor at Ellis Library Circulation/Reserve Desk at least three nights per week and possibly at least one weekend shift, with the rest of the schedule being regular daytime hours. The individual in this position is the only full-time staff person on duty much of the time, supervising several student employees. Flexibility in scheduling will be an asset. Reports to Head of Circulation Unit.
Duties: Serves as a resource to both patrons and other staff in other departments regarding circulation and reserve policies. Works as a team member with any other supervisor with whom schedules overlap. During times of overlap in schedule, this person will search in the Ellis Library stacks for books which patrons and other library staff have been unable to locate during their searching. Responsible for the operation of the MERLIN Circulation System and reporting all problems to the appropriate departments in a timely manner. Issue borrower cards and handle all questions relating to borrowing materials. Because this person works evening hours, 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.
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: Prior library experience preferred. 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.
Congrats to Tyler Dwyer, new LIS I, Access Services, Circulation/Reserve. Tyler will begin his new duties on June 13.
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Goodbye to Katie and Ted Dodson. They retired after 21 years and 30 years of service, respectively.
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) 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, $10.92/hour, Circulation/Reserve; Work at least two evenings per week until midnight and one weekend time period. Weekday schedule to be arranged to take into consideration the mutual needs of the Circulation/Reserve and the successful applicant but generally will include two days free per week. Reports to Library Information Specialist II Head of Circulation Unit and Librarian IV Head of Access Services Department.
Duties include but are not limited to providing direct user services at the Circulation/Reserve Desk, supervision of student employees, putting items on Reserve, monitoring Copyright Compliance for some Electronic Reserve courses and being certain that the electronic reserve system is working properly. Interacting with faculty who are putting items both on traditional and electronic reserve. Will work with any manual inputting of patron records including courtesy or short term borrowers, correcting patron records, and other responsibilities relating to serving as back up to the head of Circulation during that person’s absence. Will often be the lone supervisor of student employees at the Circulation Reserve Desks and responsible for assisting them with helping patrons as unusual situations arise.
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 on the position available.
Preferred qualifications: Supervisory experience. Knowledge of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification system. Experience with MERLIN, word processing, and Internet highly desirable. Perform basic math computations. Work with minimal direct supervision and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. This position requires some physical stamina and involves moving materials and related physical actions part of the workday. Must be able to move fully loaded book trucks (at least 200 lbs.). Must be able to read call numbers on books located on shelves at ground level and up to nine feet in height and where lighting is diminished; ladders and footstools are available. Must be able to work as a member of a busy team of persons providing service to MU students, faculty, staff and community members. Must be approachable, helpful and patient.
To apply within the Direct Promotion timeline, submit a resume to June DeWeese at 102A Ellis Library on or by 5:00 p.m., May 31.
The June Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will take place on the 14th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., in 159 Ellis.
This is an opportunity for MU Libraries employees to gather informally over lunch and share quotes from books or articles on the topic of leadership or management that seem especially pertinent for MU Libraries right now. This is open to all library employees as it seems sensible to hear from current and emerging leaders within the organization in terms of what they are reading on the topic.
Attendance is voluntary but compensable for non-exempt supervisors since the discussion applies to the workplace. As such, schedule adjustments may be needed to offset overtime considerations. RSVP’s are not required.
But, we ask you bring a brief something to share with the group, e.g., copies of the talking points of the book or journal article. For examples of documents shared at recent sessions, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/default.htm – this leads to a SharePoint site.