Library Information Assistant –Library Information Assistant, 100% FTE, M-F, 8-5, $8.79/hr; Health Sciences Library, Technical Services–Collection Management. The job description is available at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/newsnotes/?p=159.
System Support Analyst— 100% FTE, M-F, 8-5. Special Collections, Archives and Rare Books Division. The job description is available at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/newsnotes/?p=144.
A reminder that self-nominations are due by Friday, May 30, for membership on the Affirmative Action, Exhibits, Preservation, or Staff Development committees. If you need another copy of the application form or information on the charge of each committee, please refer to previous call for nominations at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/newsnotes/?p=160
All MU Libraries employees are encouraged to apply for committee membership with supervisory approval. Current committee members may apply for reappointment. The new committee appointments will be announced in August and will be effective no later than Sept. 1. The nomination form is available on the staff Web page.
The following list provides information on the composition of the committees. For information on the charge of each committee, click on the associated url.
Staff Development Committee – Three librarians, not from the same division, three members of the support staff, not from the same division, and the Library Administrative Associate (ex officio). http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/policies/POL09.htm
Affirmative Action Committee – Five to seven members representing all levels of full-time staff. http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/policies/POL37.htm;
Preservation Committee – The Committee will consist of at least seven library staff members. A mix of members from Technical Services and Public Services, as well as branches and Ellis Library is desirable. http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/disastermanual/section_9.htm
Exhibits Committee – The committee’s policy does not prescribe membership criteria or numbers. http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/policies/POL33.htm
Goodbye to Dixie Fingerson, part-time Library Information Specialist II for Health Sciences Library-Interlibrary Loan.
5/1/1988, Alla Barabtarlo
5/1/2006, Adrienne Arden
5/7/2007, Ruth Feldkamp
5/9/1996, James Keyzer-Andre
5/9/2000, Jeremy Clark
5/9/2005, Felicity Dykas
5/12/2003, Gary Cox
5/14/1979, Rich Rexroat
5/15/2000, Adam Banning
5/21/2007, James-Franke Webb
5/22/2006, Ralph Sieli
5/25/2004, Michelle Baggett
System Support Analyst— 100% FTE, M-F, 8-5. Special Collections, Archives and Rare Books Division.
The job description is available at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/newsnotes/?p=144.
*Library Information Assistant, 100% FTE, M-F, 8-5, $8.79/hr; Health Sciences Library, Technical Services–Collection Management.
Duties: Work in the collection management section of the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library. Process journals received by the Health Sciences Library. Pull and process bindery. Label materials. Work with an online serials control computer system. Input data into the library online catalog computer system. Process gift journals and books. Pick up and sort library mail. Answer department phones. Perform alphanumeric sequencing of books and serials. Perform basic math computations and track data for statistical reporting. Ability to work with established procedures. Work with minimal direct supervision and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. Must be able to move fully loaded book trucks (at least 200 lbs.). Must be able to move individual books of varying weight. Other duties as assigned. See the position description for more information about the position (http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/positiondesc/Posdesc/HSL/c25761.htm).
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. The ability to type may be necessary depending upon the position available.
Preferred Quals: Ability to successfully perform detailed work, accuracy in typing and effective organization, time management and prioritizing skills. No typing test required.
Congratulations to Michael Spears on his reclassification to System Support Analyst-Specialist level.
Congratulations to Amy Lana for successfully qualifying for a competency level increase. Amy moves to LIS I, Level 4.
To qualify, Amy demonstrated a level of consistency and quality in his work that met the criteria for advancement. Twenty-nine library employees have now realized a competency level increase since implementation of the program. To learn more about the MU Libraries’ LIA/LIS Classification/Compensation/ Competency plans, go to http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/classification/reclassification.htm.
System Support Analyst— 100% FTE, M-F, 8-5. Special Collections, Archives and Rare Books Division. Salary is commensurate with experience and competency level.
Duties: Work in the Special Collections, Archives and Rare Books Division of the MU Libraries. Support a team of six librarians and archivists responsible for providing user support services to a variety of information users. Provide information technology support (hardware and software) to the two departments of the division. Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive long-term technology plan serving the needs of the division, its users, and the University Libraries. May also serve as the liaison and coordinator of services and technology with Library Technology Services (LTS), MU Division of Information Technology (DoIT), UM Executive Technology Services (ETS), UM Library Systems Office (LSO), and other technology support employees or units within other library divisions. This position provides an opportunity to work in a complex and exciting user oriented information and computing environment. The incumbent will have an opportunity to work within both departments of the division in learning the duties, tasks, and priorities of SCARaB.
Minimum qualifications: In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates for all levels, consideration will be given to the extent and type of experience with various information technology functions and to the extent and type of pertinent education and formal training.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or an advanced degree in library or information science or equivalent work experience; At least two years of relevant professional experience; Programming experience using two or more of the following languages in UNIX and Windows environments: Perl, PHP, JAVA, VB.Net, C#, or Python;Experience developing interactive database-driven web applications; Knowledge of relational database design principles and programming; Experience with current versions of MySQL, MS Access, and/or Oracle; Extensive experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other DHTML or XHTML; Familiarity with XML; Expansive knowledge of desktop/workstation hardware/software/operating systems (configuration and connectivity); Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and successfully handle multiple priorities; Strong customer service skills and service ethic; Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of users and other technical staff.
Preferred qualifications: Library and or Institutional Archives work experience and significant familiarity with library applications and procedures; Programming experience with JAVA; Experience using and/or managing a Web Content Management System; Experience integrating authentication, authorization, and file services between Windows and Linux/UNIX systems using Active Directory; Familiarity with systems administration and security principles; Experience with digital imaging and digital collection processing and organization; Ability to work under pressure; meet firm deadlines; demonstrate time management skills and organizational ability for project management.