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Position Announcement (MO)
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From: "Martin, PT" <MartinPT@missouri.edu>
Subject: Position: Electronic Resources Coordinator,
University of Missouri-Columbia
The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) Libraries is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Electronic Resources Coordinator. Principal
responsibilities include planning and coordinating Ellis Library's
computer-based reference services in support of the research and
instructional needs of the University. Specifically the person in this
position will provide leadership through planning and coordinating current
and emerging electronic technologies for the delivery of information;
supervise and train Electronic Reference Assistants (ERAs) and a User
Services Assistant II; and participate in the other services of the
Reference Department, including reference service at the Ellis Reference
Desk and regular library orientation and instruction.
Requirements: Requires a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program and
two or more years experience using electronic reference sources, including
Internet resources. Preferred requirements include two years of successful
public service experience in an academic library. The person in this
position must have excellent oral and written communication skills; ability
to work well with colleagues and a diverse clientele; strong service
orientation; and, strong analytical skills.
Minimum Salary: Librarian II: $32,500 minimum for 12 months commensurate
with education and experience. Benefits include vested retirement after five
years, University medical benefits package, and other normal fringe benefits
including 75% tuition waiver.
Setting: MU was established in Columbia in 1839. It is one of the five most
comprehensive universities in the nation, with over 250 degree programs. The
MU Libraries belong to ARL, serve a student body of 22,000+ and a faculty of
1,800 with a collection of 2.8+ million volumes and 6.45+ million
microforms. Columbia is in the middle of the state on I-70, only 2 hours
from St. Louis and Kansas City, and 1.5 hours from the Lake of the Ozarks
major recreational area. MU and two other colleges provide superb cultural
events. According to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers
Association (ACCRA) composite index, the cost of living in Columbia is very
reasonable when compared with other university communities. Columbia has
been named in the top 20 cities in the US by Money magazine in recent years.
Screening begins: July 23, 1999 Available: September 1, 1999
Send letter of application, resume, and the names and addresses of three
references to:
Julie Deters
Senior Secretary
104 Ellis Library
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 65201-5149
For ADA accommodations during the application process, please call
573-882-4701. Relay Missouri users call through 1-800-735-2966. EEO/AA,
M/F/D/V
