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- Forest Park Campus Library Manager, St. Louis Community College, Forest Park Campus, St. Louis, MO
- Collection Management Librarian, University of Missouri Law Library, Columbia, MO
- Cataloging Supervisor, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
- Library Director, James Memorial Public Library, St. James, MO
Forest Park Campus Library Manager, St. Louis Community College, Forest Park Campus, St. Louis, MO
Job no: 496589
Work type: Staff
Location: Forest Park Campus
Categories: Academic Affairs, Libraries
Title: Manager, Campus Library
Employee Classification: Professional 52 Wks Non-Unit
Department: Library Services
Salary Range: 74,182
Who we are:
We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.
We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.
We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.
What you get:
Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.
Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.
Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.
Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.
Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.
The basics of this position:
Provides leadership and supervision for library services on the Forest Park campus. Coordinates with faculty and staff to provide library services; collaborates with the library management team to develop and implement library policies, procedures, and programs; develops and administers operating and capital budgets; oversees building security and facilities management. *** A cover letter is required***.
What you'll do:
- Manages and administers library and information access services provided to faculty, staff, and students.
Ensures equal access to materials and services.
Collaborates with the library management team and instruction librarians to evaluate and select print, non-print, and electronic materials for the library collection.
Serves as the library point of contact for program accreditations.
Provides reference and circulation assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community users.
In coordination with the library management team, develops and administers library policies and procedures.
Oversees facility maintenance and improvement projects in the library; develops capital proposals, monitors and coordinates activities with facilities operations to encourage timely completion of projects.
Develops, recommends, implements, and manages budgets for campus library services.
Leads assessment activities to measure effectiveness of the Library in meeting the needs of its users.
Establishes, maintains, and promotes effective relationships with representatives from local and state colleges and universities concerning library service; represents the college on association and consortia committees.
Recruits and hires direct reports; manages staff to ensure optimum performance and support of the college objectives with emphasis on employee training and development; effectively utilizes the College performance evaluation system.
Serves on college committees and task forces.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education, experience, and other requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five (5) years of full-time library experience, including three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s of Library Science degree or a master’s degree accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), preferred.
Posted 8/22/2025
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Collection Management Librarian, University of Missouri Law Library, Columbia, MO
The University of Missouri School of Law Library seeks a Collection Management Librarian who will provide excellent library services to the Law School community. This position provides leadership to a team of staff responsible for all aspects of collection management: bibliographic access and control, collection development, acquisitions, serials, and digital resources. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, collegial, flexible and adaptable to change, a strong problem-solver, a team-builder, and an excellent communicator.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Law Library’s acquisition functions, procedures and related staff, including serials and government documents.
- Manage all aspects of providing intellectual access to materials owned or accessed by the Law Library.
- Provide expertise and leadership in the development, implementation, maintenance, and review of collection development policies and practices.
- Coordinate and manage the development of the Law Library’s digital resources with the assistance of the Bibliographic Specialist and Acquisition Assistant.
- Senior Management Team Member providing leadership in strategic planning and positioning the library for long-term growth and success through visioning, planning, and project management.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with Law School students, faculty, and staff, University of Missouri library staff and faculty, and the wider law library professional community.
- Serve on two or more Law Library, Law School, and other committees as appointed.
- Participate in professional organizations in support of law librarianship as a profession.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be a good team member and strong relationship builder.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Innovative thinking to contribute and implement ideas for overall library improvement.
Qualifications
Minimum
Master's degree from an A.L.A. accredited school of information or library science by time of appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on
Two-four years of experience in a library technical services department or related experience. J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Previous relevant experience in a law library.
Salary and Rank
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Depending on experience and qualifications, the person selected will be hired in the rank of Librarian I-III. At the University of Missouri, law librarians are NTT faculty with security of position. Support is provided by the Law Library for professional development.
Application Process
Apply online for Job 57089 at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic Upload cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for at least three references through the brief online application.
Application review begins August 18, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is available October 20, 2025. Start date negotiable.
Apply for Job 57089 at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic
Why would you want to live in Columbia, Missouri?
- Columbia has a small-town friendliness with big city features.
- We have an amazing trail system for walking and running in green urban spaces.
- Columbia has an active art community and hosts festivals with a nationwide appeal like True/False Film Festival, Art in the Park and more.
- There is easy access to city life - St. Louis and Kansas City are just 2 hours away.
- Columbia has a great public school system and outstanding health care access.
- Low traffic and short commuting times.
- Most importantly, at Mizzou Law we have an incredibly collegial faculty and staff.
For information on the University of Missouri, the Columbia area, and the Law School, please visit:
Apply for Job 57089 at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic
Posted 8/22/2025
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Cataloging Supervisor, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
Job Type:
Full-time
Description
Under the immediate supervision of the Discovery Services Manager, this position works in Discovery Services and requires the desire and ability to enjoy a dynamic work environment; knowledge and application of cataloging and library metadata theories and practices; use of diverse resources and technology; oversight of and communication with cataloging and processing vendors; independent decision making and actions; and participation in department activities as a colleague and team member. This position supervises the Cataloging Library Collections Associates, which includes assigning work, setting expectations and goals, ensuring that benchmarks are met, and providing training.
This is a full-time exempt position with a starting salary of $53,910, with excellent benefits. (https://kclibrary.org/jobs/employee-benefits)
Position is open until filled.
Schedule
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Location
Central Library:
14 W 10th Street, KCMO, 64105.
Job Duties (Essential Functions)
- Manage and perform day-to-day cataloging operations.
- Supervise the Cataloging Library Collections Associates.
- Act as team leader or project manager for special projects as assigned.
- Know, develop, and document cataloging and processing specifications for outsourcing and internal application.
- Participate in metadata management for both the ILS and OPAC, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Help develop local cataloging practices within national and professional standards and practices.
- Serve the department and library as the main cataloging contact for information and issues resolution.
- Maintain appropriate vendor relationships and communicate with them effectively.
- Train department and library staff in cataloging related areas as appropriate.
- Identify, analyze, and report relevant data.
- Prepare reports and presentations associated with department activities and responsibilities.
- Perform directed or independent research for Library Collections initiatives.
- Understand the Library Collections vision and contribute to messaging through promotion and education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant librarianship trends and participate in professional development.
- Participate in library meetings, workgroups, and committees as appropriate.
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships inter and intra departmentally.
- Collaborate and communicate with others, exhibiting respect, honesty, and a willingness to serve.
Requirements
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken form.
- Possess a strong understanding of MARC, DDC, and RDA cataloging standards.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of serials cataloging.
- Display working knowledge of metadata.
- Show moderate to advanced knowledge of ILS and intermediate computer skills; be willing to expand knowledge.
- Possess strong attention to detail.
- Exhibit good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Able to move book trucks up to 100 lbs.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks.
- Able to lift 20 lbs.
- Able to grasp, twist, bend, lift, and stretch, to handle objects and materials at various heights.
- Able to perform job requirements in busy, noisy environments and tight spaces.
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Minimum of 1 year experience supervising staff and their performance.
- Three years’ cataloging experience or other relevant experience such as data management, database records management, digital media curation, or related areas required. Performing duties in a professional position preferred.
- These requirements may also be met by an equivalent combination of education, work experience, and life experience.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions and job requirements of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
How to Apply
Please apply for this position through our web application system. We only accept applications for specific currently open positions made through our online system. Access the online application from the job listing on the Job Opportunities page (https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/a45c252a-e08e-4f47-8138-cd684ec9a0dd). The application system allows you to attach a document (such as a cover letter or a resume) to your application (10MB limit per document). When you submit your application, an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you provided. You are welcome to apply for as many positions as you wish. However, to minimize problems, close and restart your browser between each application.
All online Application for Employment forms must be completely filled out. For technical assistance, call 816.701.3712.
Kansas City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Description
$53,910
Posted 8/20/2025
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Library Director, James Memorial Public Library, St. James, MO
Regular Hours: 40 hours per week. May include evenings and weekends.
The James Memorial Public Library (a tax-supported city library) Board of Trustees seeks an energetic library director to manage and oversee the day to day operations of the Library. The director must be a person of high integrity and capable of creating a vision for the library and possess the skills necessary to bring that vision into reality. They must be detail-oriented, have clear communication skills, be comfortable with technology, have a working knowledge of library management systems, possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be willing to learn and teach staff and patrons.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Computer and internet experience
- Clear communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds
- Must possess a current driver’s license
- Previous library experience preferred
Responsibilities:
- Maintain positive and productive working relationships with the library board, city officials and community leaders.
- Manage bills
- Oversee daily operations, equipment and maintenance of the library
- Perform administrative tasks including supervising employees and volunteers
- Creation of schedule
- Place material orders and oversee the processing and maintenance of materials
- Maintaining the building
- Supervision of new and remodeling structures
- Prepares a yearly budget for board approval
- Prepares monthly data collection reports
- Oversee maintenance of Library’s website
- Develop and promote the services and programs of the library
- Seek grant funding opportunities for library programming and technology needs
- Administer policies approved by the board and in compliance with state and federal law.
- Catalog new materials
- Collection Development Duties
- Create and Update existing policies
- Outreach Services
- Home Delivery
- Acquire Advanced Cataloging Certification for Missouri Evergreen
- Attend Cataloging Meeting quarterly
- Executive decisions for the library
- Maintain Library Standards according to the Secretary of State
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
Applications and further information can be found at https://www.stjamesmo.org/about/employment_opportunities.php
Posted 7/31/2025
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