Saturday, December 21, 2013

REMINDER: LIBT 1410, 1-credit topics course, "Mobile Technologies in Libraries" being offered this Spring!

Looking to further explore the use of mobile technologies in libraries? Interested in a Spring 2014 LIBT elective credit? Just a reminder: we will offer the following 8-week, one-credit elective course in our LIT program this Spring and there are still seats available!

LIBT 1410
Topics: Mobile Technologies in Libraries

Instructor: Amanda Mills (for more info contact at: amanda.mills@minneapolis.edu)

Course Description: This course introduces students to the use of mobile technologies in libraries. Students will explore the use of mobile devices and mobile applications in libraries as well as mobile services provided by libraries. Students will explore issues of privacy, access, ownership of digital materials, and other issues related to use of mobile technologies in and/or by libraries. Students will be introduced to a selection of relevant mobile applications and have a chance to explore mobile library interfaces.

ONLINE, 8 weeks, 1 credit
Starts: 1/13/14
Ends: 3/7/14

Visit the following link to register: https://webproc.mnscu.edu/registration/search/detail.html?campusid=305&courseid=001594&yrtr=20145&rcid=0305&localrcid=0305&partnered=false&parent=search

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Amanda Mills at: amanda.mills@minneapolis.edu

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Internship at HCL

Franklin Learning Center Intern

Opening Date: 12/16/13

Closing Date:  1/6/14

Job Type: Internship

Location: Franklin Library, 1314 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position
The Franklin Learning Center (FLC) provides adults with resources to educate themselves. Learners, instructors and trained volunteers work collaboratively, trusting each other’s wisdom and experience. In partnership with other local organizations, we create a vibrant, cross-cultural learning community. At FLC, people are empowered with the knowledge they need to fulfill their professional, family and community roles.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, January - May 2014, 6 - 12 hours per week and may be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
·      Tutoring adult students one-on-one and helping them with
o   Basic English and math skills
o   GED and United States citizenship exam preparation
·      Assisting the Franklin Learning Center Staff with
o   Monitoring and assessing learners’ academic progress
o   Ensuring a good fit between each student’s study materials and his/her goals and skill level
o   Designing student study plans
o   Developing new lessons about skills the students would like to master or about particular topics in which the students have a strong interest
·      Work with staff to compile a collection of student’s writings
o   Develop new writing prompts for students
o   Provide feedback and edit students writing
o   Design layout for publication
o   Plan semi-annual student reading celebration

Best Qualified Candidates will have:
·      Exhibited flexibility, patience and enthusiasm with adult students
·      Proficiency with maintaining professional boundaries
·      Interest in tutoring adult students reading at elementary grade level
·      Experience working or volunteering in an educational setting
·      Not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past



To Apply:
Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:
Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org

(612)543-8579

MN Job Posting: COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT – COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT

COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT – COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants for a Collections Assistant to support the
acquisition, documentation, management and outreach activities of the Collections department through
research, cataloguing, digitization, and collections care. The Collections Assistant also helps extend access
to the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society by creating and editing Collection Management
System (CMS) records for presentation online. This is a full-time, project (2,088 annual hours) position
located at the History Center in St. Paul, MN working through June 30, 2015. Renewal dependent upon
available funding and program need.

SUMMARY OF WORK: Responsibilities include: 1) support the documentation and management of
items in the Society’s permanent collection; and 2) support projects and activities that advance access to the
Society’s collections.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 High school diploma plus two years experience or formalized training within a professional discipline
OR a bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology, American studies or a related field plus one year full
time program experience or equivalent.
 Knowledge of and experience with basic collections processing procedures.
 Experience handling museum and archival items.
 Demonstrated experience working with basic office software applications.
 Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
 Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with other staff and organizations.
 Ability to lift and maneuver 30-40 pound boxes.
 Knowledge of and experience working on collections management with electronic records.
 General understanding of information technology applicable to www tools and networked applications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
 General knowledge of Minnesota history and historical resources.
 Knowledge of MNHS collections.
 Knowledge of MNHS Collection Management System.
SALARY: $3,000.00 monthly minimum
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received or post-marked no later than December 23,
2013.

TO APPLY: Send an MNHS application, cover letter, and resume to: Minnesota Historical Society, Human
Resources Department, #1095 Collections Assistant – Collections department position, 345 Kellogg Blvd.
W., St. Paul, MN 55102-1906. To be considered an applicant, you must submit all requested application
materials. If not complete, your application materials will not be accepted and your materials will be
returned. If submitting materials for more than one position, provide an MNHS application, cover letter and
resume for each position. Applicants who are offered employment will be subject to passing a background
check as a condition of employment. For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or
call MNHS Job Line 651-259-3181. EEO

 Your application will be acknowledged
 - No phone calls please -


Thursday, December 12, 2013

MN Job Posting: Library Assistant (full-time temporary)

Department:  Research & Learning / Archv Spec Coll
(4996) Library Assistant 2

Full Time: 100% Temporary

Number of Opening: 1

Requisition Number: 188402

Date Job Posted: 12/06/2013
Date Internal Applicants Must Apply By: 12/13/2013


Required/Preferred Qualifications
*This position is represented by a bargaining unit--AFSCME Technical. Dues or fair share deductions will be made.* 

** This is ONE YEAR (1) TEMPORARY position (dependent on funding) ** 

***Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.*** 

REQUIRED: 
-Two years of college coursework and/or relevant archival/library experience.
-Ability to lift 30 pounds. 

PREFERRED: 
-Excellent organizational and communication skills 
-Experience with archival arrangement and description practices; database creation and maintenance Encoded Archival Description (EAD) 
 


MN Job Posting: Library Assistant (part-time)

Department:  Content & Collect / Collect Mgmt & Preservation
(4996) Library Assistant 2 - Preservation Assistant

 Part Time: 50%

Number of Opening: 1

Requisition Number: 188507

Date Job Posted: 12/11/2013
Date Internal Applicants Must Apply By: 12/18/2013


Required Qualifications: 
- Two years of college coursework and/or relevant library experience 
- Experience performing a range of book and paper repairs 
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including 
Excel (working with tables and formulas) 

Preferred Qualifications: 
-Familiarity with preservation issues 
-Familiarity with using library resources, including online catalogs and indexes 
-Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills 
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
-Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and innovative thinking 
-Ability to work effectively both independently and in cooperation with colleagues in a service-oriented, collaborative environment 
-Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities 
-Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others 
 

Complete Posting Details

Monday, December 9, 2013

Job Announcement: Minnesota Historical Society State Archives Collections Assistant

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants for a Collections Assistant position to support the collections of the State Archives department and the Library & Collections division by developing, testing, and implementing digital collection preservation processes and workflows; maintaining preserved collections, assisting with new accessions, and contributing to projects with external partners. This is a fulltime, project (2,088 annual hours) position located at the History Center in St. Paul, MN working through June 30, 2015.

SUMMARY OF WORK: Responsibilities include:
1) assist with the preservation of digital collections within the division; and
 2) contribute to projects with external partners as directed.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma plus two years experience or formalized training within a professional discipline OR bachelor’s degree in library/information science, archival studies or a related field plus one year program experience in an archival setting or equivalent.
-Experience with digital preservation topics and activities.
-Experience working with digital media such as floppy disks, external hard drives, and DVDs.
-Strong online research skills.
-Ability to lift and maneuver 30-40 pound boxes.
-Demonstrated ability to work independently and to ask questions as appropriate.
-Demonstrated ability to create, organize and maintain paper and electronic files, including Microsoft Access databases.
-Demonstrated ability to maintain focus while working on several projects at once.
-Strong analytical skills, including ability to work with a variety of digital tools and technologies.
-Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of preservation research and advances.
-Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
-Advanced library/information science or archival studies degree.
-Experience handling and processing archival materials.
-Computer help desk experience.
-Technical writing experience.
-Familiarity with Minnesota government and history.

 SALARY: $3,000.00 monthly minimum 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received or post-marked no later than December 23, 2013. TO APPLY: Send an MNHS application, cover letter, and resume to: Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, #1093 Collections Assistant - State Archives department position, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55102-1906. To be considered an applicant, you must submit all requested application materials. If not complete, your application materials will not be accepted and your materials will be returned. If submitting materials for more than one position, provide an MNHS application, cover letter and resume for each position. Applicants who are offered employment will be subject to passing a background check as a condition of employment.

For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or call MNHS Job Line 651-259-3181. EEO Your application will be acknowledged

Thursday, December 5, 2013

St. Mary's University Twin Cities - Job Posting

Description of Positions
Join a dynamic, innovative, and friendly team! St. Mary's University Twin Cities Library is a small academic library that is dedicated to user-driven services and continuous improvement. The library serves 4,500 diverse adult learners enrolled in programs ranging from Associate's to Doctoral degrees.

Twin Cities Library currently has two Library Services Coordinator positions open.

Position #1:
The .5 FTE Library Services Coordinator provides reference, circulation, and technical services to all areas of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs administered from Twin Cities Library. This position is .5 FTE, 20 hours per week. Hours will be tentatively scheduled for Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Position #2:
The .3 FTE Library Services Coordinator provides reference and circulation services to all areas of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs administered from Twin Cities Library. This position is .3 FTE, 12 hours per week. Hours will be tentatively scheduled for Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Responsibilities:
Position #1:
Specific duties and responsibilities of the .5 FTE Library Services Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing reference and circulation services.
  • Processing interlibrary loan requests.
  • Managing holds, overdues, bills, and copyright reconciliation.
  • Organizing and carrying out shelf check and weeding projects.
  • Repairing damaged materials.
  • Managing faculty and student reserves.
  • Collecting interlibrary loan and billing statistics.
  • Maintaining documentation related to interlibrary loan and reserves processes.
  • Staying current on procedures related to responsibilities.
Position #2:
Specific duties and responsibilities of the .3 FTE Library Services Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing reference and circulation services.
  • Monitoring eBrarian discussion boards in the Blackboard course management system.
  • Logging reference and instructional data.
  • Participating in shelf check and weeding projects.
  • Repairing damaged materials.
  • Creating book displays.
  • Developing and maintaining library web pages.
  • Staying current on procedures related to responsibilities.
Essential Skills and Functions
Position #1 and Position #2:
  • Ability to work with diverse adult and distance learners.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
  • Ability to use basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience
Position #1 and Position #2:
  • Associate’s degree is required, Bachelor’s preferred.
  • Experience with electronic library resources required.
  • Experience assisting users with library databases, reference, and circulation inquiries in an academic library preferred.
  • Experience with ALEPH ILS preferred.
  • Experience using interlibrary loan systems such as OCLC and ALEPH ILL preferred for Position #1.
Additional Required Materials
Resume, cover letter, three references. Please indicate preference for one or both of the positions in the cover letter. If no preference is named, the candidate will be considered for either position.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

MN Job Posting: Library Administrative Specialist

Briggs and Morgan P.A. is seeking a full time Library Administrative Specialist for our
Minneapolis office.

Responsibilities Include:
 Processes invoices for payment, identifies client billing for online services; Submits invoices to
Financial Management, records payments in Excel and in EOS. Runs reports as needed.
 Checks in print and electronic mail and maintains EOS records; periodically runs EOS overdue
report to identify missing items & updates; identifies lapsed subscriptions, adjusts predictions;
enters new serial titles into EOS.
 Maintains library email (processes subscriptions arriving via email, forwards email content on to
attorneys and staff, and deletes older emails); identifies new subscription passwords and relays
information to librarian.
 Prepares and monitors library operating budget.
 Performs collection maintenance activities: contacts publishers, cancels subscriptions, tracks
scheduled orders (tickler system), orders new library materials, re-orders lost materials.
 Shares responsibility for library management system (currently EOS); troubleshoots EOS system
problems
 Has primary responsibility for maintaining St. Paul library collections: includes loose-leaf and
other filing, shelving, and general upkeep of collection. Back-up responsibility for Minneapolis
collections.
 Back-up responsibility for processing library materials.
 Edits invoice processing instructions as needed.
 Applies and communicates departmental policies to all firm employees.
 Develops and maintains positive working relationships (treats clients, co-workers and visitors
with respect, is courteous and helpful in all contacts, maintains professionalism under pressure).
 Communicates effectively (able to clearly express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate and effective
communication methods, deals with firm employees and clients openly and honestly, is
receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from firm employees and clients).
 Demonstrates teamwork (is receptive to and acts upon input from others, is willing and able to
compromise as needed, displays willingness to work with all Firm employees, willingly assists
others with overload work as requested and able).
 Demonstrates initiative (contributes new ideas, is self-motivated, obtains/maintains a working
knowledge of relevant areas).
 Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time (ability to plan daily work, set
priorities and manage time to ensure work is timely and efficiently completed).
 Demonstrates flexibility (willing to adjust to changes in job requirements and scheduling).
 Exhibits dependability (is present and prepared for work as scheduled, appropriately uses time
off policies, schedules lunch and breaks according to department needs).
 Utilizes firm procedures and resources appropriately to ensure efficient delivery of work product
(firm software applications, word processing, copy center, etc.)
 Adheres to strict confidentiality standards (keeps confidential all information concerning firm
matters and clients).
 Performs other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Include:
 AA Degree or equivalent.
 Two to three years related work experience, preferably in a law library or special library, with
purchasing and budget tracking experience.
 Strongly preferred: Knowledge of EOS library system.
 Proficiency in Excel
 General computer skills necessary to inventory and maintain databases and tracking
procedures. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time
constraints.
 Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person and by phone and provide
information with courtesy and tact.
 Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort while producing a high volume of
information performing other essential duties.
 Work occasionally requires more than 37.50 hours per week to perform the essential duties of
the position.


Contact Details:
Ellen Drasin
Director of Human Resources and Research Service
edrasin@briggs.com

Closing date = 12/5/13

Friday, November 29, 2013

MN Job Posting: Librarian I

Librarian I 
Washington County, MN - Forest Lake, MN
Part-time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

· Bachelor’s Degree AND paid or unpaid work experience in a library setting

Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes; individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid driver's license.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint criminal history investigation at County expense prior to beginning employment with Washington County.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Provides information, research and readers' advisory services and instructs customers on use of library resources and technology. Coordinates programs and develops activities to improve library services.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE :
  • Master’s Degree in Library Science
  • Previous work experience analyzing customers' needs through reference interviews and experience in information searching and retrieval
  • Previous work experience facilitating customers' use of computers, Microsoft Office, Internet and other online resources
  • Previous work experience coordinating programs and projects
  • Previous work experience developing community partnerships
SELECTION TECHNIQUE : Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS : 20 hours per week, to include day, evening and weekend hours. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE : $22,267-$30,472/annually

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional position responsible for providing information and research services to library customers. This position is also responsible for planning and implementing a professional library project, or for classifying and cataloging library materials. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation and is performed under general supervision with periodic review for accuracy and conformance with prescribed standards. 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Library Technology Conference Scholarships

Student scholarships

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Library Technology Conference is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for students this year.  The goal of these scholarships is to support library technology proficiency in students working on a degree in a library and information science, school media specialist, or closely related degree program.  Attendance at the conference will also facilitate networking in a professional conference environment between students and library staff currently working in the field. Each scholarship will cover conference registration (either single day or full 2-day registration fees), as well as one night lodging at one of the conference hotels for scholarship recipients who live outside the 7-county Twin Cities metro area. 
Scholarship criteria:   Any student who is currently enrolled in a library and information science, school media specialist, or closely related degree program is welcome to apply. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded through a random drawing from among qualified applicants.
        [ Apply for this scholarship ]

Thursday, November 21, 2013

MN Job Posting: Archives Assistant


We are looking for an Archives Assistant to help process a large archival collection as part of a grant-funded project. The Adath Jeshurun Collection resides within the Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives, an important collection that chronicles Jewish history, communities, religion and culture in the Upper Midwest Region.

Duties:
Process archives and manuscript collections and prepare descriptive finding aids according to national professional standards and local practice
• Physical re-foldering and minimal-level processing of archival materials including correspondence, ephemera, photographs, and media
• Continue to follow established arrangement and description plans for collection while offering suggestions on processing, taking into account physical processing needs, and determining appropriate level of description for collection
• Create EAD (Encoded Archival Description) finding aids utilizing XMetaL, as well as potential entry of descriptive data into internal spreadsheets and databases
• Conduct research and write biographical and historical descriptions of organizations, persons, activities, and programs and summaries of collection contents suitable for publications on the Archives and Special Collections website

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred (Library Science). Professional experience working within a library, archives, or museum is a must. Strong attention to detail is important. Must be able to lift 30 lb. boxes. Knowledge of EAD finding aids and use of XMetaL or oXygen preferred.

You will be working on-site in the Elmer L. Andersen Library on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota. The work will be supervised by the Assistant Archivist of the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives. Hours can be flexible and may vary from 10-20 hours/week. Once the collection is processed the project is completed, with a final end date no later than May 2014. Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Jennifer Herman Spiller
Director
Adath Jeshurun Foundation
10500 Hillside Lane West
Minnetonka, MN 55305
jspiller@adath.net
Fax: (952) 545-2913

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Special Library Association-MN Holiday Party 2013!



SLA-MN invites you to:

Holiday Party 2013
Celebrate the season with colleagues during this annual event open to ALL librarians, information professionals, researchers, knowledge managers, archivists, students and guests!

Party attendees will:

·      Enjoy appetizers, assorted desserts and coffee/espresso bar
·      Celebrate with beer and wine (included in your ticket price!)
·      Browse the Exhibitor Fair featuring our fabulous sponsors listed below
·      Bid on silent auction items benefiting the St. Catherine University SLA Student Group
·      View posters celebrating SLA-MN’s 70th anniversary
·      Opt to bring a friend or significant other to enjoy the party with you – same price as members!
·      Mingle with like-minded professionals from across the Twin Cities
·      Revel in the ambiance of holiday music and a beautiful downtown setting.


WHEN & WHERE
5:30–8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013

HGA
Ford Center Building
420 North 5th Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401


Parking is available in the Visitors Lot next to the building and specific spots in the lot across the street under the viaduct. Refer to the parking map attached and please park only in numbered spots in green and red. All other spots are contract only and unauthorized vehicles may be towed. Guests parking in the Visitors Lot must register their vehicle at the security desk located just inside the main door.


COST*
$30
for ANY library/information/knowledge association members (SLA, MALL, MLA, SCIP, etc.)
$30 for guests
$20 for library/information science students
*Includes appetizers, drinks, dessert & espresso bar!


REGISTRATION


CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS
Renee Weddle – renee_weddle@cargill.com – 952.742.0195
Julie Weston – jweston@hga.com – 612.758.4624 
Lori Donovan lmdonovan@stkate.edu612-703-5349 (silent auction donations & inquiries)


THANKS to our event sponsors who will be featured in the exhibitor fair. You’ll meet representatives from and learn more about Datamyne, Factiva, InfoNOW, EBSCO, Elsevier/Knovel and ProQuest. We are grateful for their participation and support!

MN Job Postings (Bachelor Degree Required)

Research Assistant

Job Description:  Assist with coordination of data collection projects,
including: survey instrument review, interviewing, developing and
implementing codebooks, reviewing completed surveys and correcting errors,
and providing assistance with data cleaning, analysis, and reporting.
Assist with preparation of study reports, proposals, and other documents
related to survey research projects.  

Research Associate 1 MIS

Job Description:  Wilder Research, an arm of the Amherst H. Wilder
Foundation in St. Paul, has an opening for a position contributing to
several aspects of Minnesota's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
and related projects. HMIS is an on-line database used by programs serving
people experiencing homelessness throughout the state (www.hmismn.org). This
position will support and train organizations and end-users participating in
HMIS. The position includes providing helpline support, assisting with- and
leading- training and usergroup sessions, running pre-programmed reports,
and contributing to other aspects of the project as needed.