Hello to Kelli Hansen, Special Collections Librarian. Kelli completed her MIS in December 2010 from the University of Texas-Austin. The Special Collections Librarian position is based in Ellis Library and has duties which include: providing reference service to all print and microform collections held by the department; assisting and instructing patrons in the use of all collections in all formats including the Internet; developing, designing, revising, and updating of the Special Collections & Rare Books departmental website and provides leadership and technical competence in developing and managing electronic finding aids, databases, exhibits, and other Internet sites; and participating in collection promotion, outreach activities (including bibliographic instruction), exhibits, and creation of user guides.

The next Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will take place Tuesday, February 22, 2010, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., in 159 Ellis Library.

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 past sessions, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/default.htm – this leads to a SharePoint site.

Leo

2/1/1972, Mary Ryan

2/17/1986, John Meyer

2/5/1990, Suzanne Lippard

2/28/1994, Stephen Stanton

2/15/2000, Karen Darling

2/27/2006, Ryan McAllister

2/15/2009, Sandy Schiefer

To all library employees:

Last year at this time, library supervisors were engaged in workshops designed to get us together and talk about working together as a group. This time around, employee training is focused at the individual level by sponsoring workshops aimed at sharing information and strategies to increase awareness of the skills needed to be considered an effective listener, or able to handle conflict, or able to monitor feelings and emotions which emerge during a conversation.

If these workshops sound too touchy-feely, let me assure you they are not – they will present information with proven effectiveness in both one-on-one and group interactions. If they sound too academic, let me assure you it’s not as the sessions will be interactive and engaging.

For these workshops, attendance is voluntary and open to all library employees, per supervisor approval. You are encouraged to participate in all four workshops, as their content relates to and builds on each other. At the same time, if you can’t attend each workshop, feel free to attend the ones you can. See below for dates, times, and locations.

The facilitators of these workshops have expertise in the field of human interaction. Connie Brooks, Adjunct Associate Professor of Teaching, School of Nursing, School Communication and School of Public Health, kicks off the workshops by talking about three types of listening: discouraging understanding; problem-solving; compassionate listening, and how only one of those types contributes to real dialogue. Participants will increase awareness of the skills needed to promote energetic and resourceful conversations even on difficult topics.

Workshop #2 will be led by me and considers the skills needed to increase one’s conflict competency. Conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. A 2009 survey by the Center for Creative Leadership found that 85 percent of leaders experience conflict on a regular basis. As such, the question isn’t one of avoiding conflict but rather what you will get out of conflict when it does occur. Participants will identify different types of conflict, discuss the difference between trust and trustworthiness, and identify behaviors that push their ‘hot buttons.’ In addition, participants will be able to reflect upon the skills needed to demonstrate conflict competency, e.g., compassionate listening.

Workshop #3 will be led by Dr. Greg Holliday and Dr. Jill Hermsen, both of UM System HR. Greg is the Director of Talent Management and Jill is the Assistant Director. This workshop will focus on about the set of skills that involve the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to distinguish among them, and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and action.

The final workshop is an interactive skit based on the book written by Patrick Lencioni ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.’ This is a dynamic training program in which audience members interact with each other and with skit characters, assessing character behavior and comparing their recommendations for improving the skit team. In addition, the skit provides audience members with the opportunity to talk about the listening skills demonstrated by the characters as well as conflict competency, self-monitoring of emotions, etc. As such, this workshop helps to bring together the skill awareness gained in the previous three workshops.

How do you sign up for these workshops? I will use Outlook to send invite notices to all library employees. Simply click on ‘Accept’ to add the workshop to your calendar.

Workshop I – Connie Brooks, Effective Listening. Feb. 17, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., room 4F51-A Ellis

Workshop II – Leo Agnew, Developing Conflict Competency. March 3, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., room 4F51-A Ellis

Workshop III – Greg Holliday and Jill Hermsen, An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence. March 16, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., room 4F51-A Ellis.

Workshop IV – Interactive skit, April 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., room 4F51-A Ellis

–Leo Agnew

Hello to Jackie Blonigen, Metadata & Catalog Librarian, ACTS. Ms. Blonigen earned her MLS in May 2010 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Metadata and Catalog Librarian position is based in Ellis Library as part of Access, Collections and Technical Services. Duties include cataloging of digital resources with a focus on websites, databases, and collections, institutional repository materials, and materials digitized from local collections; coordinating MOspace cataloging activities including establishing priorities, providing technical expertise in the automated generation and enhancement of metadata, and working with content providers to ensure that MOspace metadata meets specialized needs; and exploring and implementing options for enriching bibliographic records via the addition of summaries, table of contents, and subject headings.

Hello to Jessie Menold, Fiscal Assistant, Administration. She transferred from KBIA/Concert Series. Jessie has a Bachelors in Education and History from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

100% FTE; $9.05/hr. Circulation/Reserve and Shelving; reports to Head of Access Services and Head of Shelving Unit. Works 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Weekday schedule to be arranged by Head of Circulation with consideration to the needs of the Circulation/Reserve and Shelving Units and the successful applicant. Scheduling will generally include two days off per week.

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 Electronic Reserve courses and ensuring the proper operation of the electronic reserve system. Duties in Shelving include shelving books, sorting and loading book trucks, picking up In-House use items on various floors of the library, shifting of the library collection, assisting patrons with locating books, supervising students and other duties as assigned.

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.  Keyboarding skills and some computer skills required, along with a positive attitude and team spirit. This position requires a person that is flexible and willing to substitute for other staff members as needed.

Preferred qualifications: Supervisory experience.  Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system.  Experience with MERLIN, word processing, and Internet desirable.  Perform alphanumeric sequencing of books and serials. 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.

1/14/1974, June DeWeese

1/6/1976, Cathy Menzel

1/12/1981, David Truesdell

1/5/1987, Tony Schwartz

1/8/1990, Jerri Eldridge

1/28/1991, Gwen Gray

1/28/1991, Michael Muchow

1/11/1993, Hunter Kevil

1/18/1996, Rebecca Graves

1/21/1997, Michael Holland

1/5/1998, Anne Barker

1/31/2000, David Walsh

1/4/2001, Ed Parker

1/2/2005, Alan Harold

1/31/2005, Caroline James

Hello to Darell Schmick, HSL Information Services Librarian. Darell completed his MLS from Emporia State University in December 2010. The HSL Librarian position is based in the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library and has duties which include: providing reference services, literature searching, user education, and personal file management consultation at the Health Sciences Library;  coordinating and scheduling of information desk and virtual reference services; training and supervision of one or more Graduate Library Assistants; coordinating the practicum program for the library; and providing leadership on library consumer health initiatives.

Goodbye to Heather Casey, LIA, Access Services, Circulation/Reserve and Shelving. She has accepted a position with Boone County Family Resources.