Saturday, March 30, 2013

Wobblies, Black Panthers and Riot Grrrls, oh my! Alternative Knowledge, INFS 2520 coming your way THIS SUMMER!

Looking for a Summer semester Information Studies elective? Want to learn more about the role of dissident knowledge, propaganda and consent in shaping and influencing a democratic society? Want to learn more about how "mainstream" and "alternative" ideas shape our world views and about various dissident groups and movements from the 18th century to the present that have communicated outside of the mainstream? If so, you should take Alternative Knowledge, INFS 2520, this summer! For details and to register, visit:

https://webproc.mnscu.edu/registration/search/detail.html?campusid=305&courseid=000016&yrtr=20141&rcid=0305&localrcid=0305&partnered=false&parent=search

After this summer, this 3-credit course will not be offered again until Spring 2014. This course will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during Summer semester. Also, tell your friends! This is an Information Studies course, and NOT limited to students in the LIT program! This course fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 (History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences) and 9 (Ethical and Civic Responsibility).

Please contact Amanda Mills at amanda.mills@minneapolis.edu with any questions!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Why should you make a zine?





Minneapolis Community & Technical College Library
Saturday March 30th 2013 9am-3pm


A zine is a self-publication, motivated by a desire for self-expression, not for profit. -Jenna Freedman

DIY Zine Publishing and Button Making 10am-1pm 2pm-3pm

Don’t just consume, produce! Learn how to make different types of zines with zine collection intern, Linda Nguyen. There will be guidance on various formats and layouts, and we’ll have plenty of crafty supplies on hand to get creative with. Make your very own zine to take home, share with friends, and even donate back to the library to keep the collection growing! Come with an idea, we’ll help you realize it.  We will also have a button maker on hand to create extra DIY swag.


More information about the whole event: http://libinfotech.blogspot.com/2013/03/publishing-to-people.html 


Why should you make a zine?

To express yourself

To say something of vital importance or say nothing of any significance

It’s not difficult to express yourself

Think about what you are currently doing.  Does it exemplify your life?  Is it some kind of metaphor?  Does it make you feel strong emotions or does it leave you feeling empty?  Would you like to share this experience with others?  Do you think you are experiencing something common to the human experience? 

You could write about what you are currently doing. 

Think about what you would rather be doing.  Is it something you have done before?  Is it a really great story you should share with others?  Is it your hobby?  Are you an expert or a well versed amateur?  Is it something you have never done?  Is it an aspiration or dream?  Do you have any idea how to make it happen?  Do you just want to say it so someone might hear?

You could write about something you would rather be doing.

Our zines are full of stories about everyday life and the dreams and aspirations behind it.  There are short stories, poems, song lyrics, recipes, instructions, collages, pictures, drawings, paintings, ramblings and truisms.   They all express some small part of being human.  Below are some excerpts from our collection: a recipe for sweet potato cake, a postcard correspondence, a music mix about high school, a cartoon excerpt and 2 short story excerpts.




Don’t get hung up on the format or the expertise necessary to express yourself.  Just bring your idea and we’ll help you!  We’ll have markers, glue sticks, scissors, paper, stamps, ink, magazines for collage making and tape!  If you are an MCTC student with a student ID, you can also have access to a printer/copier and a laptop!  We have a whole collection of zines to look at for inspiration and examples.  

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Special Collections Internship - Archives (Fall)


Job Type: Internship 

Location: 
James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, 
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position:
Process and describe archival collections under staff supervision. Interns will gain experience working with all aspects of archival processing. Some work with digitization is also possible.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, September - December 2013, 8-16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience. 


Primary Duties and Responsibilities  include:

  • Processing newly accessioned archival collections or improving descriptions of existing collections
  • Metadata creation using Archivist's Toolkit
  • Digitiza/tion using scanners and/or digital editing software
  • Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments
  • Archival storage development, such as refoldering, labeling, etc.


Best-Qualified Candidates will:
  • Be currently enrolled in a library program or be a recent library school graduate 
  • Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
  • Have completed coursework in Archival Studies 
  • Have not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past

Opening Date: 3/19/13
Closing Date: 4/12/13

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 - 
Ridgedale12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org
(612) 543-8579

Special Collections Internship - Archives (Summer)


Job Type: Internship 

Location: 
James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, 
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position:
Process and describe archival collections under staff supervision. Interns will gain experience working with all aspects of archival processing. Some work with digitization is also possible.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, June - August 2013, 8-16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience. 


Primary Duties and Responsibilities  include:
  • Processing newly accessioned archival collections or improving descriptions of existing collections
  • Metadata creation using Archivist's Toolkit
  • Digitiza/tion using scanners and/or digital editing software
  • Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments
  • Archival storage development, such as refoldering, labeling, etc.


Best-Qualified Candidates will:
  • Be currently enrolled in a library program or be a recent library school graduate 
  • Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
  • Have completed coursework in Archival Studies 
  • Have not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past

Opening Date: 3/19/13
Closing Date: 4/12/13

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 - 
Ridgedale12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org
(612) 543-8579

Library Outreach Services Internship


Job Type: Internship

Main Location: 

Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota

The Position:
The Outreach Division promotes the use of the library for the nontraditional or under-served user through the development and support of programs and services. The 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. 


Hennepin County Libraries are seeking students for internship placements during the summer semester (May 2013 - August 2013) and the fall semester (September 2013 - December 2013), 4-8 hours per week. These opportunities are unpaid and students may use the internship for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  include:
  • Provide direct information services through the At Home phone line 
  • Assist in classifying/organizing Adult Correctional Facility collection 
  • Assist in compiling and analyzing data for Corrections, At Home, and Deposit Collection programs 
  • Assist with Read to Me, a family literacy program, at the Adult Correctional Facility 
  • Assist in the creation, implementation, and evaluation surveys with Outreach patrons 
  • Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility 
  • Plan, develop, and implement a project of interest related to Outreach 
  • Assist in developing collections for correctional facilities 
  • Assist in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of programs
  • Be currently enrolled in a library program or be a recent library school graduate 
  • Have completed coursework in reference and information services 
  • Have not previously completed an internship with Hennepin County Library

Best-Qualified Candidates will:
  • Be currently enrolled in a library program or be a recent library school graduate
  • Have completed coursework in reference and information service
  • Have not previously completed an internship with Hennepin County Library
Opening Date: 3/11/13
Closing Date: 4/12/13


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

Friday, March 15, 2013


Summer 2013 1 credit LIBT Course Offering! 

LIBT1410: Topics in Library and Information Technology 






Special Topic: Cloud Computing, 1 credit


This topics course will introduce the world of cloud computing: Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service. In this course, you will learn about the delivery of information technology resources through the Internet (i.e., “the cloud”), rather than through hardware and software installed locally on personal computers. Backup drives, servers, virtual machines, operating systems, apps ... they can all live out in the cloud now instead of on your home or workplace computers and this course will explore the implications of adopting cloud computing services, for libraries and their patrons.

Instructor: Dr. William Vann 
When:  Summer Term 2013
Where: Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Time: Completely online

Sign up here!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

MN Job Posting - Library Associate

Macalester College is seeking a Library Associate for Technical Services & Interlibrary Loan.  The Library Associate assists in providing expertise in basic cataloging, resource management, acquisitions duties and collection maintenance. In addition, this person performs Interlibrary Loan duties. 

Qualifications

1. A minimum of 2 years cataloging and/or ILL experience in an academic library preferred. 

2. Bachelor's degree is required. 

3. Demonstrated knowledge of accepted national cataloging standards and practices. Knowledge of best practices and trends in the profession and in area of expertise. 

4. Assesses operations and services on an ongoing basis to provide reports and to develop innovative services and process improvements. 

5. Outstanding organizational, project management, and problem solving skills. Strives for continuous process and service improvement. 

6. Experienced with standard computing applications for productivity and communication. Experienced with specialized library systems. Ability to adopt, implement and teach new technologies and library systems. Proficient with an online cataloging and serials system, online library catalogs, the LC Classification and Subject Headings. Familiar with automated cataloging tools. 

7. Ability to document core policies and procedures. 

8. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively and creatively in a dynamic team environment. 

9. Proficiency with at least one foreign language preferred.


Responsibilities

Collection Development & Discovery: 
• Assists with basic cataloging, resource management, acquisitions, and collection maintenance duties. 
• Ensures integrity of library's online catalog database as well as other resource management systems (e.g. E-Resources Management System), coordinating work with our local consortium and national network of libraries. 
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and ability to perform work in timely manner based on local and industry standards as well as library and community demands. 
• Develops policies and procedures in collaboration with colleagues and staff from our local consortium. 
• May assist with directing student employee workflow and training. 

Interlibrary Loan: 
• Provides daily interlibrary loan support on a wide variety of ILL tasks. 
• Assists with additional assigned interlibrary loan support tasks routinely performed by students and other staff during break and other periods when adequate student help is not available, or when other staff are away. 
• Processes interlibrary loan requests utilizing our current online systems (ILLIAD, OCLC, CLICnet, and MNLink) with attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and ability to perform work in a timely manner based on local and industry standards and library as well as community demands. 

The position will remain opened but only applicants received by 3/25/13 will be assured consideration. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US upon employment start date.

For a full job description and to apply online go to: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MACALESTER&cws=1&rid=397 

Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities and women.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Publishing to the People



Minneapolis Community & Technical College Library
Saturday March 30th 2013 9am-3pm

A zine is a self-publication, motivated by a desire for self-expression, not for profit. -Jenna Freedman

MCTC Library will be exploring the desire for self-expression in DIY publishing.  How zines and other forms of DIY publishing fit into the curriculum, campus life and the community around us.  We also hope to reimagine the space around the zine collection as potential new maker space for publishing and other forms of creative DIY expression.  Bring your family and friends, join us and create something!

Zine Catapalooza 9am-12pm
Thanks to a generous donation from the Zine Apothecary and some technical difficulties with our database, the MCTC Library Zine Collection has a huge backlog of zines that need cataloging.  Help us make these zines available to the public!  It’s easy to learn and we’ll provide training and guidance. No experience necessary, all you have to do is show up.

DIY Zine Publishing and Button Making 10am-1pm 2pm-3pm
Don’t just consume, produce! Learn how to make different types of zines with zine collection intern, Linda Nguyen. There will be guidance on various formats and layouts, and we’ll have plenty of crafty supplies on hand to get creative with. Make your very own zine to take home, share with friends, and even donate back to the library to keep the collection growing! Come with an idea, we’ll help you realize it.  We will also have a button maker on hand to create extra DIY swag.

Publishing to the People: Libraries, Zines, Maker Spaces, and DIY Publishing
Panel Discussion 1pm-2pm
We’ve assembled a panel of experts to talk about the convergence of libraries, zines, maker spaces and DIY publishing.  They bring different experiences and knowledge to the table.  Hear them out and ask them questions!

Christina Chang
Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Recently put together the exhibit: D.I.Y. Printing: Presses Not Required.


Rebecca March
Librarian here at Minneapolis Community & Technical College Library
Researching and putting together a proposal to create a Maker Space in the library

Samantha Sather
Graphic Design faculty member here at Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Teaches print media and is actively seeking maker space for students at MCTC

Lacey Prpic Hedke
Local Zinester/ librarian of Science House at the Science Museum of Minnesota
Has put together the Twin Cities Zinefest for a few years, ran the Zine Apothecary out of her garage and was a collective member of the Belfry Center for Social and Cultural Activities.

Publishing to the People: Libraries, Zines, Maker Spaces, and DIY Publishing
Panel Reception 2pm-3pm
Meet and greet the panelists.   Finish making a zine.

For more information please contact the MCTC Zine Librarian:
Elissah Becknell
http://library.minneapolis.edu/pages/staff.htm