Friday, November 20, 2009

MN Job Posting: Information Specialist

The Central MN Libraries Exchange (CMLE), one of seven MN multitype library systems, located at St. Cloud State University, is seeking the following individual. Please note that applications will only be taken online through Tuesday, November 24th, 12:00 midnight.
State of MN ClassificationTitle: State Program Admin. Tech. Specialist
Posting Number (09MNSC000493)
Working Title: Information Specialist
The Central MN Libraries Exchange (CMLE), housed at St. Cloud State University, provides library support services to nearly 300 academic, K-12, public, and special libraries in Central Minnesota. CMLE is one of seven MN multitype library systems, and is a grant-supported nonprofit organization.
General Responsibilities
  • Oversight of an interlibrary loan service including supervision of student workers
  • Library communications and marketing activities across multiple venues
  • Development of online tutorials, instructional materials, and/or Webinars
  • Events planning and implementation
  • Records management and budget administration
Required Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to use advanced features of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
  • Comfort with computers and ability and ongoing interest in using new technologies, including Web 2.0 tools.
  • Ability to work with member libraries to troubleshoot technical communication issues as they relate to filters, internal server settings, spam settings, and junk email folders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to be used across multiple venues including but not limited to, library specific workshops, email, newsletters, blogs, nings, websites, online tutorials and webinars, and other print documents.
  • Ability to navigate and use various library specific tools to verify bibliographic citations
  • Excellent customer-service skills
  • Knowledge of budgets and expense management
  • Proficiency using desktop publishing software
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, organize efficiently, manage/coordinate multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and make appropriate decisions
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Ability to travel to events locally and outstate where public transportation may or may not be available.
Preferred Skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the research process and an understanding of educational environments
  • Experience using ExLibris Aleph software
  • Experience and/or working knowledge of Quick Books software
  • Experience as a trainer or in a teaching environment
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires three years of increasingly responsible related experience and/or a background in an educational setting. Coursework toward a degree in Library Science or Library Media will be a relevant consideration.
Hours: 40 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend events
Salary: $16.17-$22.76 hourly, $33,763 - $47,523 annually (depending on experience)
Application Process: Please apply online at the State of MN Employment site at http://www.careers.state.mn.us/. This job posting is at https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=09MNSC000493 Please note that applications will only be taken through Tuesday, November 24th, 12:00 midnight. Also mail a cover letter and resume to:
Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange
Attn: Patricia Post
St. Cloud State University, MC 130-D
720 4th Ave. So.
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Tonight is the LIT Program Get-Together!

Hope you can come to the get-together tonight!

5:30-9:30ish pm
Joe's Garage
1610 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, 55403

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

LA Job Posting - Processing Supervisor

LAC is seeking candidates for immediate consideration for the position of Processing Supervisor to work on a contract position at an academic library in New Orleans, LA. The primary role of the Processing Supervisor is to oversee the workflow in the Processing Area and to develop and oversee the procedures for the processing function areas supervised. The Processing Supervisor has oversight of the Processing Area, which includes Bindery, Processing, and Shelving with inputs from Acquisitions, Cataloging, and special HTML projects. The Processing Supervisor reports directly to the Project Manager and supervises the Processing Team staff members.

Primary Responsibilities

This list represents the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
  • Supervise Processing Area staff (currently Processing staff includes one Shelving Supervisor, one Processing Technician, three Library Assistants, and two Labeling Clerks).
  • Set daily assignments and priorities for all staff in processing area.
  • Provide oversight for Belfor reinstatement portion of the project.
  • Coordinate processing with both Cataloging and Acquisitions Teams.
  • Provide oversight for Government Documents sorting, shelving, and basic inventory of items being withdrawn from the collection.
  • Train new Processing staff members and ensure their following of established procedures.
  • Provide ongoing quality control (QC) to ensure that all processed materials accurately follow our client's processing documentation.
  • Trouble-shoot problems, and handle difficult or problematic items including obtaining and implementing judgments as to best practices for unique items.
  • Perform standard processing and/or labeling tasks to maintain workflow, as is necessary.
  • Provide semi-monthly reports to LAC Project Manager regarding work and progress made by Processing Area staff.
  • Write and maintain procedure manuals for assigned special projects and for specific tasks.
  • Prepare shipments to HTML and oversee remote shelving.
  • Participate in meetings with our client's principal points of contact, as needed, with regards to updates on the Processing Area.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a library setting performing tasks related to circulation, shelving, or physical processing.
  • Prior supervisory experience, and an effective management style.
  • Prior experience training and orienting employees.
  • Ability to use metrics effectively and to link staff duties to project goals.
  • Ability to work in a production-driven environment with constantly shifting priorities and demands.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Voyager or other library integrated system (ILS).
  • Knowledge of Dewey, LC, and SuDoc classification schemes.
  • Experience in an academic library.
To Apply
  1. Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com.
  2. Please use "Processing Supervisor #1347" as the Subject field of your email.
  3. Please let us know where you saw our opportunity. To view all our open positions, please visit: www.libraryassociates.com.
LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.


Patty

Patty De Anda Gates
Communications & Projects Associate
323.302.9439 - direct
323.852.1083 - main
323.852.1093 - fax
Patty on Facebook

LAC / Library Associates Companies, 6500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2240, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

DC Job Posting: Archives Assistant

LAC is seeking for immediate consideration an Archives Assistant for a project in Washington, DC. Primary responsibilities include assisting in making collections accessible to researchers and staff. Also includes preserving, cataloging, describing, and arranging of several collections. Previous archive or library experience is required.

Responsibilities


* Process archival collections.
* Perform data entry of finding aids.
* Conduct MARC cataloging for inclusion into the Institutional catalog.
* Assist with the daily operations of the archive repository as needed.
* Assist with quality control work.

Qualifications

* Previous archive or library experience is required.
* Experience with processing library materials.


To Apply
  1. Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com.
  2. Please use "Archives Assistant #1348" as the Subject field of your email.
  3. Please let us know where you saw our opportunity. To view all our open positions, please visit: www.libraryassociates.com.

LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.


Patty

Patty De Anda Gates
Communications & Projects Associate
323.302.9439 - direct
323.852.1083 - main
323.852.1093 - fax
Patty on Facebook

LAC / Library Associates Companies, 6500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2240, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Monday, November 16, 2009

MN Internship: Hennepin County Library

Library Outreach Services Internship
Hennepin County Library

Outreach promotes the use of the library by the nontraditional or under-served user through the development and support of programs and services.

The Outreach Department’s goal is to bring the experience of the library and its resources to the community - in their homes, senior living facilities, rehabilitation centers, the correctional facilities of the county and through events held at the library.

Commitment:
One semester, 4 to 8 hours per week, beginning January 2010.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work in Downtown Minneapolis at the Juvenile Detention Center, in Plymouth at the Adult Correctional Facility, and in Minnetonka at the County Home School.

Application Deadline:
December 11, 2009.

Duties:
Duties may include the following:
  • Assist at outreach events aimed at first generation library users
  • Assist in classifying / organizing Adult Correctional Facility collection
  • Assist in compiling and analyzing data for Adult Correctional Facility programs and Deposit Collection booktalking program
  • Assist in creating documents for use in Large Print book club kits, including writing book discussion questions
  • Assist in implementation of resource workshops at Adult Correctional Facility
  • Assist in the creation, implementation and evaluation of a reading interest survey for use with the Deposit Collection sites, at the Adult Correctional Facility, and at the County Home School
  • Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility
  • Plan, develop, and implement a book discussion group at the Adult Correctional Facility (women's) and District 287 (teens)
  • Plan, develop, and implement a project of interest related to Outreach
Requirements:
Intern must have taken at least one class in collection development, information services or public libraries.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:
Tom.Grund@co.hennepin.mn.us
- OR -
Tom Grund
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 847-8518

For more information contact Patrick Jones at pjones@hclib.org or (952) 847-8859.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

CA Job Posting - Library Technician

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Library Technician to work in a fast-paced professional services firm in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a part-time, regular (ongoing) position of approximately 16 hours a week. Our ideal candidate is looking for regular, part-time work. Please note that a candidate must have previous experience with Sirsi Serials (has input and processed serials into Sirsi) in order to be considered.


Responsibilities Include:

* Sirsi Serials Check-in and verification is mandatory.
* Mail sorting and routing.
* Other duties as needed.
Qualifications:

* Minimum of one year of previous experience with Sirsi is required.
* Previous library experience is mandatory.
* Must have excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in a special library, strongly preferred.
* Law firm experience is desirable.
To Apply

* Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com<mailto:jobs@libraryassociates.com>.
* Please use “Library Tech SIRSI #1331” in the subject line of your email.
* Let us know where you saw our posting.
* Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009

LA Job Posting - Library Clerk

LAC seeks a Library Clerk for a project in New Orleans, Louisiana that will last approximately one (1) year. The Clerk will process print and non-print cataloged library materials, print and affix spine labels, apply barcodes and other end duties as required.
Required Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED;
* Previous experience working in a library technical services environment;
* Previous experience in data entry,
* Excellent typing skills – 50 WPM;
* Excellent organizational;
* Detail oriented;
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities;
* Position entails regular lifting of heavy library materials (up to 40lbs) on a regular basis;
Desired Qualifications


* Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Endeavor Voyager, preferred;
* Foreign language skills, a plus;

To Apply
1. For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@libraryassociates.com<mailto:jobs@libraryassociates.com>
2. Please use "Library Clerk #1337" in the subject field of your email.
3. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce

Friday, November 13, 2009

ND Job Posting - Web Services Librarian

Note the alternate degree paths...


Job Posting: Web Services Librarian, Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Web Services Librarian

Posting Number: #10-118

POSITION: Provide leadership and coordination of the library's web site. Cooperate with other departments to build and maintain digital library collections. Act with other library departments to maintain web interfaces and develop new web initiatives. Provide reference service at the general reference desk during scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Participates in professional activities, grant writing activities, and special projects. This position reports to the Head of Library Systems and Services and the Head of Reference and Research Services (for Reference Desk responsibilities).

Qualifications: (Required): Graduate degree from an accredited library school or other appropriate advanced degree with experience in a field relevant to library science; two years of relevant experience; demonstrated experience in designing and maintaining web sites. (Preferred): Demonstrated knowledge of web authoring software; experience with PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL and JavaScript; experience with digital media technology and providing access to digitized audio and video; experience with Linux server administration; knowledge of electronic and traditional information resources; experience working at a library reference desk; ability to work independently; strong interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION: Submit letter of application, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references, and complete the official University application form, which may be downloaded from http://www.humanresources.und.edu; or obtained by calling (701)777-4361, to Human Resources, University of North Dakota, 264 Centennial Drive Stop 8010, Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8010; or e-mail your application to: humanresources@mail.und.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by November 30, 2009 will be given first consideration. More information about the Library may be found at http://www.library.und.edu.

Monday, November 9, 2009

LIT Program Get-Together!


MCTC LIT Program
Location:
Joe's Garage
1610 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403 US
When: Thursday, November 19, 5:30PM to 9:30PM
Phone: 612-659-6290 to RSVP; ask for Ginny Heinrich
Even though MCTC's Library Information Technology program is all online, that doesn't mean we don't want to ever see each other.

Join us for our inaugural LIT Program get-together. This is an informal, non-official, non-college sanctioned opportunity to meet program students, alumni, and faculty, and socialize in a casual atmosphere.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Millennials in the Library Teleconference


MCTC LIT Program

Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Room S3420
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403 US
When: Friday, November 13, 10:45AM to 1:00PM
Phone: 612-659-6290 to RSVP; ask for Ginny Heinrich

The Millennial Generation, Generation Y, Echo Boomers, Digital Natives, and the Trophy Generation are all terms used to describe people born in the United States between the early 1980s and the early 1990s. They have been shaped by a heady mix of culture, politics, and technology. "Millennials" have had an unprecedented exposure to mass media, pop culture, instant communication, and cultural freedom woven together by a complex technological net. It is daunting to try to classify a group of over 70 million people easily. Our teleconference will seek to add nuance to these classifications to help us understand them more fully and answer the questions: Who are Millennials? How can our libraries better serve them as patrons, students, and staff?

Speaker

Jennifer Kushell
At 35, Jennifer Kushell has lead a movement inspiring young people to pursue their professional dreams for more than a decade. As the president and co-founder of YSN.com ("Your Success Network"), she spearheaded development of the first professionally focused network dedicated to supporting emerging adults (Gen X and Millennials) as they transition from home and school into the real world. In working with young people from over 100 countries, YSN's mission is to ensure that no young person lacks access to opportunity to realize their full potential. YSN enables the next generation workforce in exploring their passions, building their professional identities, and pursuing opportunities across the globe.

Fee
  • No charge; registration is required.
Agenda
10:45 - 11 am - Check-in, Welcome
11 am - 12:30 pm - Teleconference
12:30 - 1 pm - Facilitated on-site discussion

Monday, November 2, 2009

CA Job Posting - Library Technician

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Library Technician to work in a fast-paced professional services firm in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a part-time, regular (ongoing) position of approximately 16 hours a week. Our ideal candidate is looking for regular, part-time work. Please note that a candidate must have previous experience with Sirsi in order to be considered.

Responsibilities Include:

* Serials Check-in and verification.
* Mail sorting and routing.
* Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of one year of previous experience with Sirsi is required.
* Previous library experience is mandatory.
* Must have excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in a special library, strongly preferred.
* Law firm experience is desirable.

To Apply

* Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com<mailto:jobs@libraryassociates.com>.
* Please use "Library Tech SIRSI #1331" in the subject line of your email.
* Let us know where you saw our posting.
* Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.