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By gsliscomm, September 24, 2012 12:19 pm

Committed to providing children, teens, parents and caregivers a “portal to life-changing resources”? Mid-Continent Public Library (headquartered in Independence, MO) has the opportunity for you.  MCPL seeks a dynamic library leader to become its new Youth Services Coordinator. As part of the administrative team, the Youth Services Coordinator will be the library’s key representative to the library staff and community serving children and teens—and agencies and organizations serving those audiences. The successful candidate will lead in the development and provision of traditional, virtual and cutting edge services and programs at the local, regional and national levels.

Mid-Continent Public Library, http://www.mymcpl.org/, is a consolidated public library system serving 750,000 people in Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties in Missouri—surrounding the central core of and serving major portions of Kansas City, Missouri. The Library strives to provide exceptional customer service and expanding access to materials, programs, and technology including a world class genealogy and family history library.  MCPL is an independent library district (political sub-division of the State) with a permanent tax rate exclusively dedicated to public library services. MCPL is the largest public library system in the state of Missouri by number of volumes and size of budget.  Its collection ranks among the 100 largest libraries in America, which includes university, public, and private collections. Library staff (600+ FTE’s) serve the District through 34 locations. In 2010-2011, the Library celebrated 4.6 million customer visits and an annual circulation of more than 9 million items. Library programs and services are supported through a $41.9 annual operating budget with 22.5% dedicated to materials purchases and a substantial portion of that being for children’s and teen materials.  Almost half a million residents carry MCPL cards and 39,785 customers participated in the 2012 Summer Reading Program—noted as being one of the nation’s most successful summer reading programs.

Mid-Continent Public Library serves three of the fifteen-county metropolitan area anchored by Kansas City that spans the border between Missouri and Kansas. As of the 2010 Census, the metropolitan area had a population of 2,035,334.  For details on MCPL, the metro area and the surrounding communities see http://www.gossagesager.com/MCPLlinks.htm.

Responsibilities. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Libraries and is responsible for modeling excellent customer service and providing collaborative leadership to System-wide planning for youth services, including developing policies and procedures for youth services, assisting with programs for youth, assisting with materials selection, planning workshops and in-service sessions, and training in the area of youth services. The position also has System-wide responsibility for public relations and marketing in cooperation with the Marketing and Communications Department. See http://www.gossagesager.com/MCPLYSjobdesc.pdf for the complete job description.

Qualifications. ALA–accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science, a minimum of five years youth services related experience, and a minimum of three years of management or supervisory experience. The successful candidate will also have public library experience, a solid knowledge of children and teen services, the ability to relate and communicate with internal customers as well as developing, promoting and providing external community outreach to agencies and organizations serving children and teens, and technology skills to best develop virtual youth services. A strong collaborative management style and the desire and ability to be part of a “team effort” are essential.

Compensation. The hiring salary range is $55,486-$87,677 with a competitive benefits package.

For further information or to apply, contact Jobeth Bradbury, Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates, JobethBradbury@gossagesager.com.  A cover letter and current resume as Word (or pdf) attachments will start the application process. This position closes November 4, 2012.

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By gsliscomm, May 29, 2012 3:25 pm

Introduction: The Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary announces an opening for Head of Acquisitions (HA) to begin on August 1, 2012 or as arranged. Founded in 1957 as a graduate theological school owned by the Southern Baptist Convention, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Midwestern Baptist College, SBC, seeks applications and nominations for a Head of Acquisitions librarian beginning August 1, 2012 or when filled. Its collection includes 200,000 volumes and its staff supports vigorous programs of collection development and participation in library instruction. MBTS/MBC is located in suburban Kansas City, Missouri. Degrees offered include: Associate, Bachelor�s, Master�s, PhD, and D.Min./D.Ed.Min.
Position Summary: The Head of Acquisitions librarian manages, plans, and supervises all acquisitions operations by coordinating the procurement and receipt of library materials (print and digital) and reports directly to the Library Director.

Responsibilities: The Head of Acquisitions (HA) librarian manages, plans, and supervises all acquisitions operations by coordinating the procurement and receipt of library materials (print and digital) and reports directly to the Library Director. HA manages library operations in the absence of the Director. Reviews and approves recommendations by library staff and/or revisions to library policies or programs; submits recommendations to the Director for final approval. HA participates in formulating policies on: service programs, publicity and public relations. HA participates in conducting staff conferences regarding library policies, procedures and techniques. The acquisitions librarian is expected to provide leadership for the formulation of policies and procedures related to ordering and receiving of materials for the seminary/college, ensuring that they follow audit requirements and maximize productivity; to supervise and manage all routine activities in the daily operation of the acquisitions; to manage and expend the acquisitions budget and produce financial reports from the ILS that clearly track monies allocated, encumbered and expended for different types of collections and subject areas; to supervise and manage all activities in ordering and receiving new materials via firm order and/or standing order plans in a consortial purchasing environment; and to collaborate with the faculty in developing the collections. Duties also include supervising student employees for the circulation desk, stack maintenance, and coordinating the assignments and responsibilities with the Library director; computer maintenance and upkeep, and coordinating with Information Technology Services staff on electronic resource implementation and support. HA performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Qualifications: The Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) Library employs four full-time librarians and six student employees. MBTS seeks employees who are active evangelical Christians dedicated to assisting students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, and Christian character as they prepare for vocational Christian ministry. Required � ALA�accredited MLS or MLIS degree; entry level position requiring no experience but willingness to embrace the challenge and readiness to learn theological library collections, vendors and material budgets in an academic library; entry �level knowledge of cataloging practices and standards, including MARC records management. MBTS Library is a member of the MOBIUS state-wide academic library consortium using Innovative Interfaces Inc. integrated library system. The successful candidate must be capable of lifting boxes of books and assisting with moving library furnishings as anticipated with future library expansion plans.

Salary & Benefits: This is an appointed academic support staff position reporting to the Library Director. Salary range is $35-$39,000 with a comprehensive benefits plan, depending upon qualifications and experience (not required for application). Employees may pursue an additional degree(s) at MBTS/MBC including tuition-remission (degree program admission required).

Application Information: To apply for this position, attach a letter of interest addressing your qualifications for meeting the position responsibilities, a current curriculum vitae and complete contact information for at least three references. Review of applications has been extended to August 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. The expected starting date is August 1, 2012 or as arranged. Submit application materials to Mr. Gary Crutcher, Director of Human Resources, gcrutcher@mbts.edu, or for further information by phone: 816-414-3700.

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By gsliscomm, March 26, 2012 7:23 pm

http://hr.truman.edu/jobs/postings/Temporary%20Project%20Archivist.asp

Pickler Memorial Library is seeking applications for a grant-funded temporary project archivist to assist the Special Collections and University Archives department with the preparation of the Binford Collection for archival deposit and access. Dr. Lewis Binford (1931-2011) was a leader in the archaeology and anthropology fields and was honored with numerous awards, including the Society for American Archaeology�s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Binford Collection is approximately 100 linear feet in size and contains original manuscript and research material, correspondence files, field notes, maps, drawings, audiovisual material, digital files, and artifacts.

Responsibilities include creating a broad finding aid, performing basic preservation activities, including ensuring proper housing of materials and assisting with the transportation of the collection to the archival facility.

Qualifications
Bachelor�s degree required. Master�s degree in archival studies or related field preferred. Currently enrolled students or recent graduates of a master�s level archival studies program or equivalent are encouraged to apply.

This position requires the ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs and will require working with collections which may contain allergens (dust, mold, etc.)

Project Term
This non-benefits eligible position is for approximately three months (12 weeks) with no opportunity for reappointment. On-campus housing may be available (fee applicable). Some flexibility will be given as to start date, but preference will be given to those applicants available for a three month period during May-August 2012.

To Apply
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, and contact information for three references to:
Search Committee for Project Archivist
Pickler Memorial Library
Truman State University
100 E. Normal
Kirksville MO 63501

Materials may be submitted electronically to: wcagle@truman.edu

Review of applications will begin April 9, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.

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By gsliscomm, February 27, 2012 4:54 pm

Department: Pius XII Memorial Library
Recruiter: Gail Staines, Assistant Vice President for University
Requisition Number: 20120017
Status: FT
Grade: 999

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care and service, seeks applicants for a full-time (12-month), non-tenure track appointment as Associate University Archivist in the Archives & Manuscripts unit of the Saint Louis University Libraries Special Collections. Reporting to the University Archivist, this position is responsible for preparation, organization, and processing of archives, manuscripts, and photographic collections. The individual creates finding guides, records, and metadata using DACS, Archon, and CONTENTdm, or directs others in doing so. Promoting learning and teaching from the collections through classroom instruction and outreach is also an important part of the duties of this position. Required: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library and information science program, with archives emphasis; Certified Archivist qualification from the Academy of Certified Archivists; Master’s degree in a relevant subject area; three years experience working with archives, manuscripts, and digital collections; knowledge of archival organization and descriptive standards (DACS, EAD, LCSH, AAT, TGM, GMGPC); knowledge of electronic records management, metadata, and digital content management systems (Archon, Archivist’s Toolkit, CONTENTdm); excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to perform tasks associated with retrieval of archival materials and to move/lift up to 50 lbs. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience; appointment at level of Assistant Professor.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, CV, and names and contact information of three current professional references to http://jobs.slu.edu. For full job description, see http://libraries.slu.edu/node/129.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.

Application Information
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference List

Contact: Human Resources
Library-Pius XII Memorial – D262
Saint Louis University
Online App. Form: https://jobs.slu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63831

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By gsliscomm, October 3, 2011 4:06 pm

Washington University Libraries seek a service-oriented and innovative librarian to serve in this new position created to assess the digital data management needs of the Washington University community and find solutions to assist those needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Digital Data Outreach Librarian will assume overall responsibility for Library outreach to faculty in all disciplines to best determine their digital data management needs. The Digital Data Outreach Librarian will work closely with subject librarians and staff from Digital Library Services, Library Systems, and Library Assessment to best match identified faculty needs with library digital capabilities. The Librarian will also collaborate with other departments on the Danforth and Medical campuses to insure a coordinated, university-wide approach to faculty digital data needs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required: MLS or related Master�s degree; education and/or relevant experience in data analysis, data management and statistical applications; experience with or demonstrable knowledge of research library digital operations; knowledge of scholarly research processes.
Preferred: Second master�s degree; research library experience.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The University: Washington University, located at the western edge of the City of St. Louis, is a medium sized, independent university founded in 1853, internationally recognized for excellence in teaching and research and for the quality of its faculty and student body.
The Libraries: Washington University Libraries include the John M. Olin Library and 12 school and departmental libraries. The Washington University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and MOBIUS (a consortium of academic libraries with member colleges and universities in the state of Missouri). For more information visit library.wustl.edu/.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package including several retirement plan options.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply, visit https://jobs.wustl.edu/. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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By gsliscomm, September 6, 2011 8:19 am

(University title to be Librarian II or III, or Senior Manuscript Specialist)

The St. Louis Mercantile Library at The University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applications for the position of Curator of the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library. This is a 12 month non-tenure track faculty appointment. The Curator reports to the Executive Director of the St. Louis Mercantile Library and works in a team-oriented environment to maintain and to promote the Barriger collections and those of the Mercantile Library. The Curator will combine a passion for transportation history with a strong service orientation, public speaking regarding the collection, fund-raising � including writing grants and the cultivation of in-kind gifts, and reference and collection development duties. Duties will include researching and writing catalogues; the planning, processing, oversight, arrangement and exhibition of collections; traveling to promote, speak and lecture on behalf of the library; handling inquiries from researchers and the public and serving our campus community. This position requires participation in some evening and weekend events. The person in this position may also assume other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: A graduate degree and a minimum of three years experience in a field relevant to the duties of the position; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong service and collegial, team-focused orientation, and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals, including university faculty, students and staff, visiting scholars, and donors; excellent organizational skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and must be able to negotiate closed stacks to retrieve materials of various weights including those located in off-site locations.

Preferred: A second graduate degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in Library and Information Science, History or Museum Studies; curatorial experience; knowledge of railroads; special collections experience; rare book experience; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat. Experience working with an advisory board is a plus.

Salary: Negotiable, dependent upon qualifications. Minimum: $50,000 plus excellent benefits.

Please email letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of three references to:
Clinton Berry, Librarian III, Thomas Jefferson Library, University of Missouri-St. Louis
clinton@umsl.edu

The person in this position will typically move or reposition books, materials, and equipment, and will often need to climb a ladder to retrieve from shelves boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by September 30, 2011, will be given first consideration. The final candidate will be asked to undergo a criminal background check.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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By gsliscomm, August 22, 2011 9:21 am

For complete job posting see: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000688684-01

The successful candidate will develop and implement policies, procedures, standards, and technologies for records management relating to the University Archives; provide input concerning records retention including implications of adopting emerging technologies; participate with collection development and processing of departmental collections; provide reference service; serve on library and campus-wide committees and councils; and perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; knowledge of archival theory and standards; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse population; must have the physical ability to move around in small, enclosed work areas and to lift, manipulate, and carry heavy boxes, books and artifacts.

Preferred qualifications include course work and/or experience in archival studies and records management; liberal arts and sciences background; familiarity with electronic records management and digital preservation; experience in an academic library; and experience with archival collections management systems.

Pickler Memorial Library is a member of MOBIUS, a Missouri consortium of sixty academic and two public libraries that is committed to serving Missouri citizens through the sharing of library systems and resources.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts and contact information for three references to: Search Committee for Archivist and Records Management Librarian Pickler Memorial Library Truman State University 100 E. Normal Kirksville, MO 63501.

Materials may be submitted electronically to: wcagle@truman.edu. Review of applications to begin September 6, 2011 and will continue until position is filled.