Children’s Services SupervisorAre you creative, energetic, and innovative? Then the Library Center of the Ozarks wants you to join its team. We are searching for someone who is passionate about providing excellent library services to children and families and excited about new challenges.Provide excellent customer service to patrons, primarily children and caregivers, by assisting them with reference, readers' advisory, and general computer questions.Design, promote, present, and evaluate a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.Develop and maintain the children's collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials.Instructs patrons, primarily children, in the use of li ...

Chief Executive – Kansas City Public Library (MO)TheKansas City Public Library(Missouri) (“Library”) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive to collaboratively develop and implement the Library's strategic vision. In partnership with the Board of Trustees (“Board”), the Chief Executive ensures the fulfillment of the Library’s mission and its future success, while promoting and supporting the highest level of customer service. A forward-thinking leader will operate with a high degree of autonomy, expertly communicate, and problem-solve while keeping the Board and other stakeholders appropriately apprised of both internal conditions and external developments. The Library has been recognized nationally for over 15 years for its presentations of signature events in libra ...

Southeast Missouri State University, a dynamic and competitive regional public comprehensive institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, invites applications for the position of the Dean of Kent Library. The Dean reports to the Provost and supervises a team of faculty and staff professionals providing an innovative and student-focused library. The new Dean is to assume office on August 1, 2024.The Dean of Kent Library provides the vision for the University’s library in its creation, preservation, and delivery of information to students, faculty, and the public in a transformative environment affected by technological change. The Dean demonstrates a commitment to excellence and an appreciation for the pedagogical, scholarly/creative activities aligned with a public regional universit ...

The University of Missouri (“Mizzou” or “MU”) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and visionary leader to serve as the next Vice Provost for Libraries & University Librarian. The next Vice Provost will be joining the institution during a period of incredible growth and opportunities. During the past three years, the University of Missouri has achieved historic highs in student success (retention, graduation, and placement rates), research expenditures, state appropriations and alumni support. The next Vice Provost will have the opportunity to support these areas of excellence by enhancing the opportunities, activities, and initiatives of MU Libraries and acting as an advocate and catalyst for an integrated libraries vision for one of the most comprehensive universities in the United S ...

Journalism LibrarianThe University of Missouri Libraries seeks a Journalism Librarian. The Journalism Librarian will provide in-depth reference service to students, faculty and staff of the Columbia Missourian and other units of the School of Journalism and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI). This position works closely with the Head of the Journalism Library, colleagues within the Libraries and Journalism, faculty, students, staff of the Missouri School of Journalism, and RJI to provide integrated library services to the School and Institute. These services include: assisting the Head of the Journalism Library with instruction sessions for news and information gathering, investigative reporting and data visualization courses; collaborating with colleagues in the Libraries a ...

Description & DetailsThe Community Library Center of the Ozarks seeks an innovative and proven community-building leader as its Executive Library Director to the newly formed Library. On August 8, 2023, voters in the county’s subdistrict approved a library levy. The newly established Taney County Library will serve the residents of the school subdistrict of Branson and Hollister.The Taney County Library Board is looking for a dynamic director who will transform the existing Taneyhills Library, a private library which has served the community for over 90 years, and its assets into a publicly funded facility.This is a truly unique opportunity to create a vibrant community asset and dramatically increase library services. The director will work with the Taney County Library Board to imp ...

Instructor — Regular Non-Tenure TrackInformation Literacy LibrarianKent Library, Southeast Missouri State UniversityFull-Time, Entry-Level, 10-Month Faculty PositionPrimary Responsibilities:Provide and support effective, engaging information literacy instruction and education across the academic disciplinesCollaborate with other librarians to develop, teach, and assess core curriculum information literacy instructionCreate digital learning materials, such as interactive online tutorials and research guidesProvide research assistance in-person, online, by phone, and share in reference desk staffingWork closely with Southeast students, faculty, staff, and community guests through face-to-face and virtual interactionsServe as liaison librarian to multiple academic departmentsParticipate in ...

INSTRUCTIONAL LIBRARIANGENERAL SUMMARY:Central Methodist University is a four-year, private, liberal arts university, located in Fayette, MO (30 minutes outside of Columbia). Smiley Library is hiring an Instructional Services Librarian, who will be responsible for developing strategies to integrate information literacy into the curriculum, by applying learning theories and instructional technologies effectively into the teaching and learning process. In conjunction with the Director, this position will also be responsible for aligning instruction with curricular needs, assessing the impact on student learning, and ensuring that the library print and electronic resources support these efforts.Energetic, innovative, adaptable, and learner-centered professionals are encouraged to apply for th ...

Assistant Professor – Tenure TrackGovernment Information and Literacy LibrarianKent LibraryPrimary Responsibilities:Serve as Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) coordinator at Kent Library, a selective depository library. Coordinator responsibilities include:maintain compliance with FDLP regulationsreport to the Regional Depository Coordinatormaintain records and statisticsrespond to FLDP forms and surveysselect and deselect government materialscreate displays using government informationparticipate in Missouri FDLPParticipate in the University’s A&OER (Affordable & Open Educational Resources) Initiative through location, instruction and curation of resources with an emphasis on government information.Provide instruction in the use of government information to support eff ...

The University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries) invites applications for the full-time, NTT Librarian position of Continuing Resources Cataloger. This librarian provides access to library continuing resources through descriptive metadata, subject analysis, and classification by performing original and copy cataloging; maintains current holdings of monographic series and serials; and participates in planning, including developing unit, departmental, and project goals, priorities, and procedures at a departmental, library, and UM System level. A successful candidate with no experience cataloging continuing resources will be required to complete format-specific training after hire.Responsibilities Include:§ Perform original and copy cataloging of print and electronic continuing resources ...

The University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries) invites applications for the full-time, NTT position of Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Acquisitions, Collections, and Technical Services (ACTS). Reporting to the Vice Provost for Libraries, this position provides leadership for technical services functions, the offsite print storage facility, and consortial resources in an academic research library. The AUL contributes to the strategic development of local, regional, and national strategies in preservation, digitization, and access; and supports coordination of relevant licensing and collection management strategies for the University’s system campus libraries. The AUL for ACTS is the manager of personnel in the ACTS division, in alignment with university personnel policies.Re ...

We seek multiple engaged and innovative librarians to join our team in providing general and specialized services in support of teaching, research, scholarship, and creativity. Reporting to the Head of Research and Information Services, these librarians will provide outreach and discipline-specific services in either the arts & humanities or the sciences based on the candidate’s experience, background, and interests, as well as the needs of the organization. The Librarian will build strong relationships with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and with colleagues across the institution; collaborate with faculty to develop high quality collections; encourage and facilitate the use of library and information resources; provide instruction, reference and research consultations ...

We seek multiple engaged and innovative librarians to join our team in providing general and specialized services in support of teaching, research, scholarship, and creativity. Reporting to the Head of Research and Information Services, these librarians will provide outreach and discipline-specific services in either the arts & humanities or the sciences based on the candidate’s experience, background, and interests, as well as the needs of the organization. The Librarian will build strong relationships with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and with colleagues across the institution; collaborate with faculty to develop high quality collections; encourage and facilitate the use of library and information resources; provide instruction, reference and research consultations ...

The University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries) invites applications for the full-time, NTT Librarian position of Continuing Resources Cataloger. This librarian provides access to library continuing resources through descriptive metadata, subject analysis, and classification by performing original and copy cataloging; maintains current holdings of monographic series and serials; and participates in planning, including developing unit, departmental, and project goals, priorities, and procedures at a departmental, library, and UM System level.Responsibilities Include:Perform original and copy cataloging of print and electronic continuing resources for the University Libraries, following approved standards and procedures including RDA, LC-PCC, and CONSER Guidelines. This process includes ...

The University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries) invites applications for the full-time, NTT Librarian position of Continuing Resources Cataloger. This librarian provides access to library continuing resources through descriptive metadata, subject analysis, and classification by performing original and copy cataloging; maintains current holdings of monographic series and serials; and participates in planning, including developing unit, departmental, and project goals, priorities, and procedures at a departmental, library, and UM System level.Responsibilities Include:§ Perform original and copy cataloging of print and electronic continuing resources for the University Libraries, following approved standards and procedures including RDA, LC-PCC, and CONSER Guidelines. This process includ ...

Assistant Professor - Kent Library - Catalog & Metadata LibrarianSoutheast Missouri State UniversitySalary: Depends on QualificationsJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202200329Location: Cape Girardeau, MODepartment:Closing:Position SummaryAssistant Professor (Tenure Track)Catalog & Metadata LibrarianKent LibraryFull-time, 10 month positionThe Catalog & Metadata Librarian provides description and discovery of and access to electronic and print library resources through creation or editing of bibliographic records. Work includes cataloging of materials for the Library's collections, as well as retrospective projects. The catalog librarian ensures that titles are accurately described in the library management system (LMS) and other systems, such as OCLC and the MOBIUS union catalog, ...

SalaryDepends on QualificationsLocationCape Girardeau, MOJob TypeFull-TimeDivisionAcademic AffairsJob Number202200047-01Position SummaryInstructor (Regular Non-Tenure Track)Information Literacy LibrarianKent LibraryFull-time, entry-level, 10-month positionPrimary ResponsibilitiesProvide and support effective, engaging information literacy instruction and education across the academic disciplinesCollaborate with other librarians to develop, teach and assess core curriculum information literacy instructionCreate digital learning materials, such as interactive online tutorials and research guidesProvide research assistance in-person, online, and by phone and share in reference desk staffingWork closely with Southeast students, faculty, staff and community guests; through face-to-face and virt ...

Assists the Reference Manager with the operation and supervision of the Reference Department to provide public and staff with excellent reference resources. Oversees the evaluation, acquisition, and maintenance of Library databases.Essential Responsibilities:1. Assists in supervising and monitoring Reference staff to ensure the smooth operation of the department.2. Supervises and monitors workflow and operations to ensure excellent and efficient customer service.3. Assists in the review and selection of print reference and databases resources system-wide to ensure that the Library has a well-rounded and comprehensive selection that reflects the needs of the staff and patrons.4. Maintains department resources so that staff have proper tools to meet patrons needs and promote Library resource ...

Assistant Professor - Special Collections & Archives Librarian - Kent LibrarySoutheast Missouri State UniversitySalary: Depends on QualificationsJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202200046Location: Cape Girardeau, MODepartment:Closing:Position SummaryAssistant Professor - Tenure TrackSpecial Collections & Archives LibrarianKent Library10-month positionFull-time, entry-levelThe Special Collections & Archives Librarian leads and manages the Kent Library Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) unit and its services, resources and spaces; including the Rare Book Room. The Librarian will supervise professional, clerical/technical and student staff. This Librarian is responsible for acquiring, organizing, maintaining and preserving SC&A resources and collections. This position ...

Instructor - Information Literacy Librarian - Kent LibrarySoutheast Missouri State UniversitySalary: Depends on QualificationsJob Type: $ATSJobTypeJob Number: 202200047Location: Cape Girardeau, MODepartment:Closing: $ClosingPosition SummaryInstructor - Regular Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)Information Literacy LibrarianKent Library10-month positionsFull-time, entry-levelPrimary Responsibilities• Provide and support effective, engaging information literacy instruction and education across the academic disciplines• Collaborate with other librarians to develop, teach and assess core curriculum information literacy instruction• Create digital learning materials, such as interactive online tutorials and research guides• Provide research assistance in-person, online, and by phone and sha ...

Assistant Professor, Tenure TrackCollection Development & Acquisitions LibrarianKent Library - AcquisitionsFull-time, Faculty positionThe Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian will lead and manage the Acquisitions unit. The Librarian will supervise professional and clerical/technical Acquisitions staff. This Librarian is responsible for acquisition of new and continuing online and physical resources. Financial responsibilities include managing the library’s resources and contractual accounts. This position shares responsibility for leadership of the library management system. The Librarian communicates frequently with academic department faculty; consortium, publishers, and vendors; and university business offices.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Kent Library ...

Assistant Professor, Tenure TrackCollection Development & Acquisitions LibrarianKent LibraryFull-time, Faculty positionThe Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian will lead and manage the Acquisitions unit. The Librarian will supervise professional and clerical/technical Acquisitions staff. This Librarian is responsible for acquisition of new and continuing online and physical resources. Financial responsibilities include managing the library’s resources and contractual accounts. This position shares responsibility for leadership of the library management system. The Librarian communicates frequently with academic department faculty; consortium, publishers, and vendors; and university business offices.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Kent Library Acquisitions u ...

Instructor – Non-Tenure TrackInformation Literacy LibrarianKent LibraryFull-Time, 12-month positionPrimary ResponsibilitiesProvide and support effective information literacy instruction and education within the core curriculum and the academic disciplinesCreate digital learning materials; such as online interactive tutorials, video tutorials, and research guidesServe as liaison librarian to multiple academic departmentsWork closely with faculty and students across the University; interactions may be face-to-face or virtualProvide research assistance in-person, online, or by telephone and share in reference desk staffingParticipate in the development and management of library services and collectionsContribute to Kent Library and library unit committees, activities, and outreach, and to S ...