LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
The library will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and will be closed all day on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Author: Ron Eifert
Job openings at the Sikeston Public Library
The Sikeston Public Library is seeking to fill two full-time positions for an Adult and Circulation Services Coordinator, and Circulation Clerk. We are seeking to fill these positions by late July or early August.
Positions will remain open until filled, but applications submitted by Thursday, July 3 will receive greater consideration.
Applications may be picked up at the circulation desk of the library during regular business hours. Please specify which position you are seeking on the application form.
Job descriptions for each position are listed below.
Adult and Circulation Services Coordinator
The Sikeston Public Library is seeking to fill an opening for an Adult and Circulation Services Coordinator. The successful applicant is responsible for overseeing circulation operations and the oversight and implementation of adult programming, among other duties. Essential functions of this position include:
- Performing work at the circulation desk for checking in and out library materials and issuing accounts to library users.
- Assist library users in answering questions, locating, and obtaining materials.
- Maintaining patron records, reviewing newly-issued patron cards for accuracy, deleting expired patron accounts, and maintaining completed acceptable use policies.
- Coordinate internet access through the circulation desk.
- Schedule and implement adult programming, including ongoing programming and special events.
- Assist director in gathering information pertaining to circulation and programming.
- Assist director with processing of new materials in preparation for entry into circulation system.
- Recommend materials, procedures, and services to enhance use of the library.
- In conjunction with the Children’s Librarian, oversee operations of the library in the absence of the director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Applicants will meet the following qualifications for consideration:
- Education: A bachelor’s degree required; preferred that the degree is in a related area such as library science, English, communications, or computer technology.
- Experience: Library experience preferred; will accept technology experience or recent graduate of MLIS program in lieu of library experience.
- Other qualifications: Must possess good interaction skills with people of all ages; advanced computer knowledge and skills; and good oral and written communication skills.
Work schedule includes one night per week, and one weekend per month.
Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Health insurance, retirement plan, vacation days, and sick leave are offered with this position.
Circulation Clerk
The circulation clerk performs activities associated with the circulation of materials, assists patrons in obtaining materials, and maintains the collection and its availability to the public. Essential functions of this position include:
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- Performing work at the circulation desk for checking in and out library materials and issuing accounts to library users.
- Assisting library users in answering questions, locating, and obtaining materials.
- Maintaining orderly condition of materials on shelves.
- Contacting patrons when on-hold materials are received.
- Performing accurate cash transactions.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Applicants will meet the following qualifications for consideration:
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Experience: Experience in library service or other work/volunteer experience requiring public service.
- Competent in use of computers, including but not limited to Google apps and Microsoft Office apps.
- Other qualifications: Must possess good interaction skills with people of all ages; advanced computer knowledge and skills; and good oral and written communication skills.
Work schedule includes one night per week, and one weekend per month. Compensation will be determined by library’s salary schedule. Health insurance, retirement plan, vacation days, and sick leave are offered with this position.
Library to be closed for Memorial Day
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.
Library closing for Thanksgiving
The library will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Library adds messaging service for holds notifications
The Sikeston Public Library, through its membership in Missouri Evergreen Consortium, is live on MessageBee SMS through a partnership with Unique Management Services and Equinox Open Library Initiative
“We were thrilled to learn about Equinox’s partnership with Unique Management Services to help ensure more reliable patron notifications,” said Ron Eifert, library director. “Equinox and Unique Management Services have a long history of great support for libraries and MessageBee is already proving to be a game changer for informing and staying engaged with our community.”
The MesesageBee service manages important library notifications sent via text message. “In the past, cellular carriers have de-prioritized these notifications, resulting in patrons not receiving the messages that they have books waiting for them,” Eifert said. “MessageBee is addressing that issue. In addition, we are able to send notifications about expiring library accounts to avoid interruptions in service, along with notifications about pending due dates and overdue materials.”
“We are pleased to partner with Unique Management Services to provide MessageBee SMS to libraries,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “When libraries can connect easily with patrons in the format they prefer, it improves their experience. We are happy to support MessageBee within the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.”
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY
The library will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Library reopens with new look
After being closed for two weeks, the Sikeston Public Library opened on Monday, August 26 with a new look.
The original carpeting, which had been in place since the library expansion opened in the mid-1990s, has been replaced with a mixture of carpeting and vinyl tile in high-traffic areas, and we have moved from blue-gray carpeting to tones of brown and gray.
While we were closed and moving shelves, some sections of the library have been rearranged for better traffic flow and to reflect how patrons use the library.
Future improvements include new public access computers and renovations to the lobby of the library.
LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR FLOORING REPLACEMENT
The library will be closed for 2 weeks, beginning on Monday, August 12, so that we can replace the carpeting in the main level of the library.
The carpet that is currently on the floors is 30 years old and truly showing its age. We are excited to unveil the new look of the library when this project is completed.
If installation runs ahead of schedule and we can re-open earlier, we will announce a re-opening date through our Facebook and Instagram feeds.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
The library will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
Our Annual Used Book Sale will be held from April 4-7. Hours of the books sale are:
Thursday, April 4, 5-8 p.m.
Friday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 7, 1-3 p.m.
Items offered for sale are an assortment of donated books and books removed from the library collection. Shoppers will find regular and large print books, adult and children’s books, and a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction selections.
On the final day of the sale, any remaining items will be sold for $1 per bag, and we will even provide the brown paper bag!