Monday, October 31, 2011

LIBT 2900: Library/Information Agency Internship

Please contact jennifer.sippel@minneapolis.edu if you plan to register for or have any questions about the Library Information Agency Internship for Spring 2012. 

MN Paid Internship Posting: Archive – Processing Clerk, MN Public Radio

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                                                        Archive – Processing Clerk              

Date Written/revised:                                     September 2011

Grade Level:                                                  N/A
                                   
FLSA Status:                                                 Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt
                                                                        Temporary: 2-4 months (max)
           
Reports to:                                                      Director, Archives
                                   
Department:                                                   Broadcast Ops

Location:                                                        St. Paul, MN

Position Summary:

Help build the creation of a collection inventory of MPR’s physical holdings of reels, DATs, CDs and other media.  This position is funded through a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as part of the American Archive initiative to build a comprehensive public broadcast inventory.

Position Responsibility: 

  • Pull media (reels, DATs, CDs) from the archive, enter the item’s information into a database, attaching any relevant scans and images to the record
  • Ensure information is captured with attention to detail and consistency
  • Understand various metadata standards (PB Core, Dublin Core)
  • Document  and report anomalies to Inventory Manager
  • Track your work and report your progress to the Inventory Manager
Required Education and Experience:

Computer competency with a comfort working in various databases, software and platforms.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Understanding of the importance of metadata application, the need for preservation of cultural heritage and a desire to accurately represent the item in an inventory
  • Demonstrated experience working in large collections
  • Experience processing collections, particularly data entry
Reporting To This Position:

N/A

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Physical Demands: 
    • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
    • Reach with hands and arms
    • Balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
    • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.  
  • Working Conditions: 
    • Moderate noise level
    • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Relocation allowance is not available.  Parking or bus pass reimbursed. More information about American Public Media is available online: www.americanpublicmedia.org

 Please contact Jenel Farrell jfarrell@mpr.org ASAP with your interest in this position.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

NEW Program Elective: "Preserving History & Memory: Archives in Current Society" [LIBT 1400]

A new course is being offered in MCTC's Library Information Technology program, Spring, 2012.  The name of the course is "Preserving History & Memory: Archives in Current Society" [LIBT 1400].  This is an elective course in the program that examines the role of archives as powerful repositories of history and memory as well as the role of the archivist as an active agent in the process of shaping our knowledge of the past.  In this course, you will look at the traditional functions of archives, which are selection, preservation and access, as well as the roles of archivists and support staff, both in their institutional settings and within the context of the wider society which they serve.

If you are interested in taking this course, but are not enrolled in MCTC's Library Information Techology Program, you can apply to the college as a non-degree seeking student, and register for the course with permission of the instructor. Contact: Jane.Jurgens@minneapolis.edu

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

HCL Preservation Department Volunteer Opportunity


One of our LIT program graduates is volunteering at the Preservation Department in the downtown Central Library and tells me there are volunteer opportunities to work on various projects under the direction of Frank Hurley, the head of Preservation.

She writes:
"I have been volunteering there since June, and I really like it. There is a wide variety of tasks, from bookbinding to replacing plastic covers on books. Some of the projects we're focusing on right now are organizing certain periodicals to be sent to a bindery (I worked on issues of Glamour yesterday from 1965-1980 - fascinating stuff), and putting together new folders of sheet music (as a preservation method, a lot of pieces of sheet music in the library collection that were damaged were sent to the U of M for preservation photocopies to be made. Now that we have the photocopies, we have to fold them and put them in new folders, then attach new labels. We end up recycling the original pieces of sheet music, so if anyone is particularly interested in music, they could definitely take some sheet music home). Other projects include gluing loose pages of books back in, replacing the endsheets of books, binding books through handsewing and other methods, and something I'm working on is encapsulating very old sheet music (from the 1860s to the early 1900s), i.e. making plastic cases for pieces of sheet music to better protect the music. There are a lot of really interesting old artifacts that come through the Preservation department.
If anyone is interested in volunteering, Please contact:

Barb McKenzie
Volunteer and Intern Coordinator
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org
612-543-8579

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

MN job posting - Branch Manager

Home » Jobs » Branch Assistant
Branch Assistant
Location: Monticello
Descriptions:
Under general direction, the position of Branch Assistant exists to perform general circulation and reference work in a branch setting.

To view the job description for this position click here.

To view the physical demands for this position click here.

PT 12 hours per week (annualized).

Schedule: Thursday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, rotating Wednesday 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm or Saturday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Schedule effective January 2012: Monday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: The hours allocated for this position are currently under review and subject to change.

Requirement:
Completion of high school, two years of formal education or equivalent, and six months of library or customer service (cash handling, multi-line phone system, answering questions of the general public) experience. Must also be willing and able to work in other GRRL branch locations. Preferred qualifications include, but are not limited to; prior public library experience, staff training/interviewing/evaluation exp, prior supervisory exp, intermediate computer/internet skills, intermediate knowledge and skills with the online catalog, and skill in interpreting and applying policy and procedures. Both a completed GRRL application AND the supplemental application titled "Branch Assistant - Monticello" are required.

Pay: $15.84
Deadline: Wed, 10/26/2011
GRRL General Application
Supplemental Application

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Annual Conference

When: Thursday October 27- Sunday October 30, 2011

Where: Minneaoplis, MN

Who/What: "Turning the Page: 15th National Conference & Exhibition" is the national conference for the AASL, which is the K-12 School Librarian division of the ALA.

Why: Professional development, networking, continuing education, inspiration, etc.

Registration: Well, this is a national conference, so registration is kinda steep. However, you can visit the exhibits for $25 (the exhibits do not include any of the sessions or keynote speakers, just the vendors and tables). Or, you can join AASL at the student member rate of $53 and then pay the on-site student member registration rate of $205 for the entire conference, which comes to $258, which is a better deal than registering for the entire conference at the on-site non-member rate of $455. There are lots of options--including attending for just one day--so be sure to check the AASL Registration website for more details.

Questions: If you've never been to a national conference and have questions about attending one, please feel free to contact me (Jennifer.Sippel@minneapolis.edu) for more information.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

MN Job Posting - CLIC Business/Office Manager

CLIC Business/Office Manager

The CLIC Business/Office Manager assists the Executive Director in carrying out fiscal and administrative responsibilities; oversees purchasing, insurance, and billing, performs bookkeeping and related functions, including processing invoices, preparing financial statements, payroll, filing taxes, etc.; preserves financial data and documents; serves as content manager for the CLIC website; provides scheduling and committee liaison support services. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in management or related field with no previous experience, or four to six years of equivalent experience

Aptitude for performing tasks thoroughly, with attention to detail

Demonstrated bookkeeping experience

Good typing/keyboarding skills, including word processing and data entry experience

Experience using personal computer for bookkeeping (Peachtree preferred), word processing, spread sheets and web page software (Dreamweaver preferred)

Ability to communicate information orally and in writing

Ability to exercise good judgment for distinguishing when to resolve problems and when to refer problems to others

Flexibility regarding changes in schedules or procedures

Ability and initiative to work responsibly without immediate supervision

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with CLIC office personnel, CLIC library staffs and outside contacts such as accountants, financial representatives, courier and suppliers

Excellent customer service and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience using Peachtree accounting software, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), and Dreamweaver is highly desirable.

SALARY RANGE

$40,000-$45,000 depending on experience

ACCOUNTABILITY

The financial viability of the consortium relies, in part, on accurate and timely financial information. Proper execution of bookkeeping and accounting procedures is critical for managing the organization’s information.

The integrity, attention to detail, and thoroughness of the individual in this position must be extremely high. It is desirable that the person in this position develop an understanding of the library services provided by the consortium.

E-mail resume and cover letter to: Tom Nichol, Executive Director, Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (e-mail: tom.nichol@clic.edu).

Preference will be given to applications received by October 28, 2011.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORK FORCE

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Tom Nichol, Executive Director
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium
1619 Dayton Ave, Suite 204
St. Paul, MN 55104-6206
Phone: 651-644-3878
Email: tom.nichol@clic.edu

MN Job Posting - CLIC Business/Office Manager

CLIC Business/Office Manager

The CLIC Business/Office Manager assists the Executive Director in carrying out fiscal and administrative responsibilities; oversees purchasing, insurance, and billing, performs bookkeeping and related functions, including processing invoices, preparing financial statements, payroll, filing taxes, etc.; preserves financial data and documents; serves as content manager for the CLIC website; provides scheduling and committee liaison support services. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in management or related field with no previous experience, or four to six years of equivalent experience

Aptitude for performing tasks thoroughly, with attention to detail

Demonstrated bookkeeping experience

Good typing/keyboarding skills, including word processing and data entry experience

Experience using personal computer for bookkeeping (Peachtree preferred), word processing, spread sheets and web page software (Dreamweaver preferred)

Ability to communicate information orally and in writing

Ability to exercise good judgment for distinguishing when to resolve problems and when to refer problems to others

Flexibility regarding changes in schedules or procedures

Ability and initiative to work responsibly without immediate supervision

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with CLIC office personnel, CLIC library staffs and outside contacts such as accountants, financial representatives, courier and suppliers

Excellent customer service and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience using Peachtree accounting software, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), and Dreamweaver is highly desirable.

SALARY RANGE

$40,000-$45,000 depending on experience

ACCOUNTABILITY

The financial viability of the consortium relies, in part, on accurate and timely financial information. Proper execution of bookkeeping and accounting procedures is critical for managing the organization’s information.

The integrity, attention to detail, and thoroughness of the individual in this position must be extremely high. It is desirable that the person in this position develop an understanding of the library services provided by the consortium.

E-mail resume and cover letter to: Tom Nichol, Executive Director, Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (e-mail: tom.nichol@clic.edu).

Preference will be given to applications received by October 28, 2011.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORK FORCE

-------
Tom Nichol, Executive Director
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium
1619 Dayton Ave, Suite 204
St. Paul, MN 55104-6206
Phone: 651-644-3878
Email: tom.nichol@clic.edu

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Minneapolis Indie Xpo: November 5 & 6, 10am -5 pm



Check out the second annual Minneapolis Indie Xpo on November 5-6, 2011, at The Soap Factory in Minneapolis, MN. Free and open to the public on both days from 10am-5pm.
For more details, information, etc: http://mplsindiexpo.com/

Friday, October 7, 2011

MN Job Posting: Digital Media Librarian/Archivist

DIGITAL MEDIA LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST
This position will focus on the input, organization, archiving and retrieval of digital media assets.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain a Client Media Asset Management System.
  • Ingest and process all media for input into the system.
  • Clean Metadata and maintain data entry standards to insure a stable, consistent and secure database environment.
  • Traffic media to and from client locations as well as to and from client libraries.
  • Assist clients with exporting and transferring media from the MAM system.
  • Design storage strategies around backup and recovery.
  • Identify and initiate resolutions to user problems and concerns associated with database server equipment (hardware and software).
Qualifications:
College degree in Library Science/Information Science, Computer Science or Information Technology is required. Must be extremely organized and detail oriented and have the knowledge and ability to perform in all of the basic database management skills of database administration, web connectivity, physical structure, overall architecture, and database analysis. Knowledge of CatDV and Prestor software preferred. Customer service experience a plus.
To apply, please send a resume to jobs@splice.tv and note Digital Media Librarian in the subject line of your email. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
119 N 2nd St Minneapolis, MN 55401 • www.splice.tv
Main 612.767.1111 • Cell 651.216.8440

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Library Technician Job - Albuquerque, NM


Job Posting: A1109-22
Library Technician - Serials

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Librarian, the Serials Technician will be responsible for the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance of print serial subscriptions for all CNM campus library collections, as well as maintain all Interlibrary Loan (ILL) activities.

Serials management activities include: daily check-in of magazines, journals, and newspapers; process claims for missing items; communicate with vendors to resolve subscription issues; process all incoming correspondence regarding subscriptions; physically process serials (includes stamping, applying stickers and security measures, and removing inserts); develop the serials collection by working with other Library staff, as well as other members of the CNM community; coordinate the yearly renewal of subscriptions; maintain and supervise the shelving and storage of print serials; and catalog new serial titles.

ILL functions include: make continuous improvements to our growing ILL program via the ILLiad client; process borrowing, lending, and document delivery requests; and communicate with patrons and other libraries regarding ILL requests. Assist with the supervision of two student employees. Other duties related to serials, ILL, or Library activities may be assigned.   

Minimum Requirements: 
·        Associate's degree from an accredited institution and 1 year experience related to libraries (or similarly-related experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience (three-years related experience and education).
·        Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
·        Ability to communicate effectively via e-mail, phone, and in-person with Library users, co-workers, and supervisors   

Preferences: 
·        Demonstrated attention to detail
·        Experience working with library serials
·        Experience working with Innovative Interfaces Inc. integrated library system
·        Experience with interlibrary loan programs, specifically using ILLiad
·        Knowledge of CNM policies and procedures
·        Ability to work independently, as well as part of team
·        Ability to adapt well to change
·        Desire to learn and use new technologies or work flows
·        Ability to relate to and interact with a non-traditional, diverse employee population.   


Alexis Zirpoli
Technical Services Librarian
525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-224-3275 - phone