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Six Mile Regional Library District
Location    Granite City, IL
Position Type    Part-Time, Employee
Experience    0-1 Years Experience
Date Posted    August 26, 2007
   
Library Aide The Six Mile Regional Library District currently has one opening for a library aide. This is a part-time position; salary $7.75 an hour; hours may vary weekly, but average 18 hours per week. Duties include shelving returned books, typing, and other library-related tasks as assigned. Successful applicant must have and be able to provide a valid Social Security card. Applications may be obtained at the Six Mile Regional Library District main desk during library hours. The library is located at 2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City, IL. EOE. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Jefferson County Library
Location    High Ridge, MO
Position Type    Full-Time, Employee
Experience    2-5 Years Experience

Info Sys NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Will assist with the development, implementation and management of a county library system’s information technology. Minimum requirements: Associates Degree plus technical certifications or comparable experience in computer related area. 40 hours per week. $15.25 per hour. Excellent benefits. Submit letter of application, resume, and three references to: Jay Manning, Jefferson County Library, 5678 State Road PP, High Ridge, MO 63049. Application deadline is September 14, 2007. Faxed resumes will not be considered. Direct questions to Jay Manning, IT Manager at (636) 677-8689 or jay@jeffersoncounty library.org

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NEEDED: Researcher
News Department, St. Louis Business Journal
Reports to: Research director, editor

Job summary:
Responsible for gathering all research necessary to publish accurate and
thorough Top 25 lists each week. Also responsible to provide research
for enterprise projects that require specific research expertise. As
time permits, responsible to provide research to individual reporters.

Duties:
1. Find and survey every relevant company – regardless of its size or
stature – for each list. Follow up by phone or e-mail to individual
companies and organizations that don’t respond to survey.
2. Keep accurate, thorough records of all attempts to contact any
relevant company so it’s clear that exhaustive attempts were made in
pursuit of the information necessary to make each list complete.
3. Seek out other legitimate and credible sources of information for
lists, including third-party research resources that, at least, enable
verification of information provided by companies.
4. Read the Business Journal and other relevant local publications each
week to cull for companies to add to research database and to keep track
of other changes that need to be made to the database (i.e., changes in
company executives, location, number of employees, etc.)
5. Use Web and other research tools to provide additional relevant
information to reporters for stories and design editor for art.
6. Add relevant research function to at least two staff enterprise
projects per year.
7. Meet with industry experts prior to beginning research for new lists,
to determine the most relevant information to be included.
8. Show progress each week toward goal of zero defects.
9. Maintain research database to ACBJ specifications.
10. Meet with one beat reporter each month to discuss relevancy of lists
related to his or her beat.
11. Paginate lists.
12. Participate in planning annual editorial calendar.
13. Assist with weekly fixtures.
14. Maintain confidentiality of research prior to publication.

Minimum job requirements:
1. Education: College degree or comparable work experience required.
Library science or research specialization preferred.
2. Experience: Some relevant research experience preferred.
3. Skills: Filemaker Pro, InDesign, persuasive phone skills, strong
organizational skills, ability to manage several significant projects at
once

Supervisory responsibilities:
None

Working conditions:
Required to meet with outside industry sources regularly.
Required to attend company-sponsored events as required by editor or
publisher.

Success factors:
Strong research skills
Strong computer skills
Web research capability
Strong organizational skills
Commitment to complete accuracy
Unflappable

Patricia Miller
Editor
St. Louis Business Journal
Old Post Office
815 Olive St.
Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-421-8326
314-621-5031
tmiller@bizjournals.com

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Missouri Employers Mutual seeks a librarian to develop its resource library, serving 240 employees across Missouri.  The resource library is the primary tool for employee development and enrichment.  The librarian will identify specific resources for each department: customer service, finance, marketing and strategic development, government and policy holders’ relations, human resources, and executive.  This is an ideal position for students in the late phases of their library education or graduates who wish to gain experience in a special library.  PhD students in library science or instructional technology are also encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The librarian will be responsible for:

• weeding and developing a core business reference collection
• identifying new and leading edge technological solutions to encourage on-site and distance employees’ personal and professional development
• finding a solution for cataloging and circulating materials
• identifying leading business and industry periodicals and other publications

REQUIREMENTS:  The ideal candidate must have completed core courses in the Library Science program and have a strong interest in business and employee development.  Some knowledge of instructional technology, social networking tools, and distance learning is essential.  The candidate should have experience creating databases for library use, or experience with library software. 

PREFERRED:  Experience in human resources and knowledge about the insurance industry would be helpful.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  This is a part time, temporary position. Compensation is based upon education and experience; those holding an MLS should expect $14.00 to $15.00 per hour.  The job will entail a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Missouri Employers Mutual is the premier supplier of workers compensation insurance in Missouri.  We provide innovative, cost-effective solutions employers need to create safe, healthy and injury-free workplaces.  Guided by a vision of safe, healthy and injury-free workplaces, the new, innovative building has free parking, beautiful landscaping, and a coffee bar.  Please contact Beverly Thompson, manager of Employee Performance and Development at bthompso@mem-ins.com if you’re interested in applying for the job.

Save the Date!

LISGSA St. Louis Annual BBQ

Mark your calendars for the Annual St. Louis BBQ and come relax with other St. Louis LIS students, alumni, faculty, and their families. If you’ve never been to a SISLT event this is your opportunity!

When: Sunday, September 9th, 3pm

Where: Christina & Steven Pryor’s house - Directions will be provided when you RSVP

Phone: 314-351-2366

Who: All SISLT students, alumni, faculty, and family members

If you have any lawn chairs or outdoor games, please feel free to bring them along.

Meat and drinks including soda and water will be provided. We ask that you provide one side and feel free to bring any beverage of choice.

Please RSVP to cnpryor@gmail.com by September 5th!

When you RSVP, please let us know how many people will be attending as well as what you plan to bring.

Don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee members anytime with questions. LISGSA St. Louis Committee Members:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell (britnerockwell@gmail.com)

Reminder! We will now be posting all LISGSA events on the SISLT listservs, the LISGSA website (click on St. Louis), the St. Louis LIS Blog, as well as Facebook and MySpace. Register for the Mizzou SISLT- Saint Louis Students group on your favorite social networking site.

*Library & Information Science Graduate Student Association

Brentwood Public Library has openings for two library clerks, one FT and one PT, whose main responsibilities will be working with the public at the circulation desk.  Both positions require evening and weekend hours.  For a full job description please visit the library’s website.  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Brentwood Public Library 8765 Eulalie Brentwood, MO  63144 or by email.  No phone calls.

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MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES, LEGAL, MIDWEST
An international law firm with 16 offices worldwide has an immediate opening for a Manager of Technical Services in their St. Louis office. The Manager of Technical Services catalogs all library holdings for all offices utilizing the Inmagic library database and OCLC Connexion Client. This position is responsible for the long term strategic planning of the Firm wide technical services functions. Must be a team player with a solid service commitment, and able to deal professionally and communicate clearly and concisely with both internal and external clients on all levels.

THE POSITION: Oversee all aspects of technical services functions, which include providing direction to the Library Database Coordinator and Collection Management Librarian.   Classify all library holdings using the LC Classification system.  Catalog all library holdings firm wide, utilizing OCLC bibliographic records when possible, and create original Inmagic records when necessary.   Perform original and copy cataloging for all firm libraries and ensure data integrity of the catalog.   Convert OCLC records to a format compatible with the Inmagic Catalog by use of the MARC Transformer.   Improve the consistency of data entry in the Inmagic Catalog database.   Maintain cataloging statistics.  Edit or withdraw existing Inmagic Catalog records in response to requests from library staff members in offices firm wide.   Establish consistent technical services policies both in St. Louis and Firm wide when necessary and leads and facilitates continuous improvement of procedures, workflow, policies and technical services operations, reshaping where appropriate.   Continue and extend an existing project to create subject and name authority files for use in conjunction with the Inmagic Catalog.   Train users on the most efficient way to use the public access catalog.   Perform other special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.
• Minimum three (3) years of technical services professional experience; previous law firm experience a plus.
• Minimum two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience with OCLC and knowledge of MARC, AACR2R, LCSH, LC classification system and standard authority control procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard PC applications and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to think outside of the box.
• Proven ability to be highly motivated and work independently.
• Ability to set priorities and focus on what is critical while being extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to organize large amounts of materials and data, both electronic and hardcopy, for easy filing and retrieval.
• Proven ability to remain flexible and positive in times of continuing change.
• Ability to move up to ten (10) pounds relating to shelving of material, bend, stoop, climb small ladders and lift materials overhead.

Job Code   RN-01                 
(resumes in Word preferred)
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For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:
Contact:  Sarah Warner             212 / 869-3348 
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SISLT St.   Louis - Wednesday Night Tech Trends

Wednesday Night Tech Trends

A new journal/current events discussion group!

Mark your calendars for our first discussion, Wednesday August 29th!

When: Wednesday, August 29th, 5:30-7:30p
Who: All SISLT students, alumni, faculty, friends, and family members
Where: Kayak’s Coffee & Provisions, Skinker at Forest Park
Address: 276 N   Skinker Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone: (314) 862-4447
Web site: http://www.kayakscoffee.com/
Map: http://tinyurl.com/3y3hm8
MetroLink stop: Skinker

Our first topic is: Using Social Networking for Professional Networking

Here are a few recent articles we’ll be using to start our discussion:

 Newsweek, Aug. 20, 2007: “Facebook Grows Up: Can It Stay Relevant?”
(http://tinyurl.com/34×6qv)
   -Also check out the links on the sidebar, including “Is It OK to Poke You?”

 Business Week, Aug. 6, 2007: “Fogeys Flock to Facebook”
(http://tinyurl.com/36lqp5)

 Business Week, Aug. 6, 2007: “Confessions of a LinkedIn Dropout”
(http://tinyurl.com/255eue)

 Web Worker Daily blog, July 24, 2007. “12 Ways to Use Facebook
 Professionally” (http://tinyurl.com/24z34r)

And here are a few popular social networking web sites that we’ll be
talking about. Feel free to explore these sites before the discussion,
if you haven’t already!

 LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com)

 Facebook (http://www.facebook.com)

 MySpace (http://www.myspace.com )

 Ning (http://www.ning.com)

Also, bring your laptops to Kayak’s! We’ll be demonstrating the
various possibilities of the sites above.

Don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee members anytime with
questions or suggestions.

LISGSA* St. Louis Committee Members:
 Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
 Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
 Britne Rockwell ( britnerockwell@gmail.com)

 *Library & Information Science Graduate Student Association

See you at the discussion!

Instructional Designer/Technologist

Description: The Center for Online Learning’s vision is to strategically partner with Federal Reserve business units to meet their learning needs. Our Mission is to provide learning consultation and learning technology solutions that make a difference in job performance. We are looking for talented, energetic professional learning technologists eager to contribute to our exciting work. More information.

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You are invited to the 3rd Annual Career Workshop & Networking Reception at the West Campus of Washington University in St. Louis on Tuesday evening, Sept. 11.

Resume reviewers will be available beginning at 4:30pm to help you with your
resume. Please see attached for more information.

Career Workshop 2007

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