9/2/1980, Wayne Barnes
9/4/1984, Rebecca Schedler
9/11/1989, Susan Barnes
9/13/1982, Shelley Worden
9/1/1994, Rhonda Whithaus
9/1/1998, Ryan Bish
9/28/1998, Mark Ellis
9/8/2000, Dan Dodd
9/5/2001, Sean Witzman
9/10/2001, Terry Brooks
9/9/2002, Anselm Huelsbergen
9/6/2005, Kate Anderson
9/5/2006, David Shay
9/18/2006, Nora Tamm
In case you are wondering, that is Dustin Hoffmann working part-time for LTS. Dustin recently completed a part-time appointment with Security and agreed to stay on board while LTS recruits on the User Support Analyst position.
Congratulations to Kate Anderson, Gary Cox, Amanda Sprochi and Karen Witt on their promotions. Kate moves to Librarian III, Gary moves to Archivist II, and Amanda and Karen move to Librarian II. Their new titles are effective September 1, 2008.
This official validation by professional colleagues and the University administration recognizes performance and accomplishment and gives us opportunity to thank and applaud our colleagues for their contributions.
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The Promotion Committee reminds those considering applying for promotion this year that the deadline for receiving dossiers is October 1. Details of the promotion process can be found in “A Governance System for Librarians and Archivists at the University of Missouri-Columbia Libraries.” Members of the 2008/2009 Promotion Committee are Kate Anderson (Chair), Trenton Boyd, Rachel Brekhus, Janice Dysart and Anselm Huelsbergen. Dossiers can be submitted to any member of the committee. We are happy to encourage the professional development of our colleagues and look forward to hearing from you.
Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, (M– F, 8 – 5), $9.05 per hour. Access Services, Shelving, Ellis Library. The complete job description is available at https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacdetails.php?vac=1012341.
Government Documents Librarian – Ellis Library. The complete job description is available at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/hr/job_ads/Gov-Docs_full_ad-2008.htm.
User Support Analyst – 100% FTE, M-F, 8am-5pm, Library Technology Services. The complete job description is available at https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacdetails.php?vac=1012319.
Library Information Assistant – 100% FTE, Sun. – Thurs., 3pm-12am, $8.79/hr; Journalism Library. The complete job description is available at
https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacdetails.php?vac=1012269.
Office Support Staff III, Admin, has been moved to ‘Hold’ status; a short list of candidates will be identified from among the copious applications submitted.
*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.
Hello to Julie Rogers, Security Officer. Julie’s position serves as the Assistant Head of Security and includes managing the security department and security efforts when the Head Security Officer is not on duty. Julie’s work experience includes project manager, patient advocate, associate counselor and rehabilitation technician and office/personnel manager.
*Office Support Staff III; 100% FTE, M-F, 8-5, $9.93/hr. Administration, Ellis Library.
Duties: Perform a variety of responsible and complex support services for the MU Libraries Fiscal Officer. Requires extensive attention to detail, maintain accurate and confidential financial information, data entry, report generation, ordering supplies, etc.
Provide general support for the MU Libraries Administrative Offices. Serve as primary contact for MU Libraries Administrative Offices for face-to-face, phone and email inquires; requires effective interpersonal skills, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to follow through on projects with minimum oversight.
Provide high level support for Libraries Fiscal Officer. Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct review and reconciliation of financial records in PeopleSoft; Identify sources to meet the libraries purchasing needs. Communicate appropriate feedback to staff in response to their purchase requests; Initiate orders and provide necessary information to ensure receipt and payment; Prepare Lapsed Salary reports; Provide Controls review; Perform accounts payable functions including but not limited to travel and other vouchers; Perform PeopleSoft data-entry, requisitioning and receiving processes, generate money received reports; Update budget spreadsheets (travel, purchases, gift budget, etc.); Manage receipts and credit card records.
Provide general office support for library Administrative Office staff. Assist with supervising and assigning tasks to student assistants in Administrative Offices, as needed.
Perform basic math computations. Work under direct supervision and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. Other duties as assigned. More information is available via the job description.
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, 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 Qualifications: Requires excellent telephone skills and strong interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel and accuracy in typing and data entry a must. Ability to handle a fast paced office with high volume of visitors. Requires ability to work well with others, attention to detail, organization and initiative.