BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
AFSCME JOB POSTING
Classification: Library Technician
OPENING DATE: 3/19/2012
CLOSING DATE: 3/26/2012
POSITION LOCATION AND UNIT: Academic Affairs - A. C.
Clark Library-Unit 7
WORK DAYS & HOURS: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The incumbent of this position:
* Provides day-to-day oversight and
implementation of public and technical services in circulation and the
library's reserve collection areas
* Performs a range of technical tasks which
support the day-to-day circulation functions associated with the library's
circulating collections
* Hires, trains, and provides work direction
to student assistants in the circulation area
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Working
knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference
tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials and conducting
research.
* Ability
to:
o Apply and
support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for
new print and non-print library
acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.
o Operate
personal computers, use various software and web-based applications, and other
office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information, word-process
documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
o Communicate
effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the
informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds; to
train, direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff; and to assist the
professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to
library policy and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Completed
at least 64 semester hours (or equivalent) of post-secondary coursework.
* Completed
(1) at least 4 semester hours formal training or course work in computing
applications including but not limited to word processors or spreadsheets; or
(2) at least 12 months continuous experience working in a position in which the
applicant used a computer to perform a substantial portion of his or her
duties.
* Strong
organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
* Public or
customer service experience.
* Experience screening, hiring, training,
managing the work schedules of and providing work direction to numerous
part-time employees.
* Ability to
work collaboratively with others.
* Ability to
work independently and meet critical deadlines.
The applicant should demonstrate a knowledge and interest
in diverse culture and populations. Bemidji State University is a tobacco-free
workplace (see policy: http://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/human_resources/Tobacco
policy for HR1.pdf>).
Application Information: Any current employee interested
in this position and eligible to bid should submit a bid application by March
26, 2012 to Bemidji State University Human Resources/Affirmative Action Office.
You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume through
the online Resume Builder at http://www.careers.state.mn.us
using requisition #12MNSC000091. You may
copy and paste your existing resume or let the software create a resume for
you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or
experience change. You may create a Job Search Agent to automatically send an
email when a posting that meets your criteria becomes available. Information
about this position and application procedures are available on the Minnesota
Management and Budget website: http://www.careers.state.mn.us/.
Look for vacancy #12MNSC000091. The job posting and complete position
description is available on the Bemidji State University/Northwest Technical
College Human Resources website: http://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/human_resources/.
Applications will be accepted through March 26, 2012. Bemidji State University
is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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Pete McDonnell
Systems/Distance Learning/Circulation Librarian Bemidji
State University / A.C. Clark Library, #28 / 1500 Birchmont Dr. NE / Bemidji,
MN 56601 Tel. 218-755-2967 / Email: pmcdonnell@bemidjistate.edu
