Southeast Missouri State University

PROFESSIONAL POSITION

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

Information Services, Kent Library

Full Time

The Library Associate oversees the Instructional Materials Center, which contains Kent Library’s education and juvenile collections, as well as audiovisual materials.

Primary Responsibilities

· Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Instructional Materials Center and makes recommendations for improvements

· Coordinates student coverage of the Instructional Materials Center service desk

· Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student assistants for the Instructional Materials Center

· Assists patrons at the Reference Desk, including some evenings and weekends

· Responds proactively to meet the research and information needs of library users

· Develops and maintains expertise with print and electronic information retrieval sources, including the circulation system

· Participates in the Library through attendance at meetings and service on committees

· Assists with department projects and initiatives

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree

· Training or supervisory experience

· Relevant work experience in a library or coursework in a library science program

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with an integrated library system

· Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team player

· Ability to work nights and weekends

· Ability to lift 30 pounds with or without accommodations

· Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

· Demonstrated commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience. The University provides an excellent benefits package including retirement, medical and life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, individual and dependent tuition benefits.

Application Deadline: The position is available January 4, 2010, and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 23, 2009. To apply, send a letter of interest addressing all position requirements, a current resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references via email to jobs@semo.edu or mail to Dana Seabaugh, Employment Specialist, Human Resources, Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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