| Time | Monday, August 29 · 5:00pm - 10:00pm |
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| Location | Minnesota Center for Book Arts and Zine Apothecary 1011 Washington Ave S and 3310 15th Ave S Minneapolis, MN |
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| More Info | First, head to MCBA (1011 Washington Ave S) from 5pm-7pm for a visit with Kyle Durrie and her type truck--a truck turned mobile letterpress studio. At 6pm, the slideshow will commence. At 8pm, the Type Truck and the Fly Away Zine Mobile will pull into the Zine Apothecary (3310 15th Ave S) for the afterparty potluck. Bring the bounty from your CSA or a treat to share, and we'll take over the alley with underground press and zine-y fun times. Potluck + letterpress studio + 2 zine libraries= an amazing Monday night. http://type-truck.com/ http://www.mnbookarts.org/ http://zineapothecary.word http://zinemobile.wordpres |
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8/2/2011 | |
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Description: Provide organization of instructional media and technology by organizing and supporting online resources and library catalogs.
1) Online Resource Support a) Support and maintain online educational resources i. Moodle (Learning Management System). ii. Identified and implemented online educational resources including Google Docs, WordPress, ePals, Learn360. iii. Web 2.0 tools for hybrid and online educational learning environments. iv. ELM (Electronic Library of Minnesota) databases v. Follett Destiny Library Manager and Textbook Manager vi. Subscription databases b) Maintain currency of passwords and access c) Communicate with providers regarding updates, access, and other pertinent information d) Provide and/or support training for technology-based learning tools. e) Participate in the design, development and sustainability of a web-based learning and information portal. f) Create websites for departments and projects as needed using Google Sites.
g) Compile data for reports and support. h) Work with curriculum department, business and resource managers to assist with textbook distribution and circulation, using Follett Destiny Textbook Manager.i) Provide acquisition, renewal, receiving, and claim services of periodicals/memberships for District Professional Collection.
2) Research topics related to information literacy and technology to support administrators and staff.
3) Provide tech support as needed for Educational Service Center.
4) Other duties as assigned by the Instructional Media & Technology Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Job Type: Full-Time
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This is a unique and rewarding internship opportunity for a student currently enrolled in a library degree or certification program.
The Library Technology Conference is an annual conference (currently in its fifth year) which provides an opportunity for librarians to come together from around the region and the country to discuss the technologies that are affecting library services; to see examples of what libraries are doing with these technologies; and to allow participants to learn specific skills or knowledge that they can take back and adapt for use within their own library. Sessions offered include
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Qualifications Skill Qualifications:
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Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will primarily include:
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The position will remain opened but only applicants received by 8/15/11 will be assured consideration. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US upon employment start date. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORK FORCE |
| The Library Associate, Evening Supervisor is responsible for overall building operations, safety and security outside of regular business hours. The person in this position:
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Qualifications 1. Associate’s degree and 2 years previous library experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Academic Library experience highly desired.
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Responsibilities 1. Provides sole staff supervision of public service operations during scheduled evening shifts, including circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, computer lab, reference (in absence of reference staff), customer safety, and building and collection security.
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The position will remain opened but only applicants received by 8/14/11 will be assured consideration. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US upon employment start date. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORK FORCE |
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, September 2011 to December 2011.
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:
August 19, 2011
Duties:
Duties may include the following:
· Provide direct information services working at the At Home phoneline
· 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 with Read to Me, a family literacy program, at the 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
· Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility the
County Home School
· 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:
Candidate must currently be enrolled in a library program or a recent library school graduate. Applicant must have completed coursework in reference / information services. Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.
To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:
Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org
(952) 847-8579