Thursday, December 10, 2015

LIT Program Winter Social



When: Monday, December 28 
Where: Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Come enjoy food, drinks, conversations, and bowling (if interested) with your classmates, instructors, and program alumni. Bryant-Lake Bowl is located on the corner of Lake Street and Bryant Avenue. Parking in back as well as on street. Check out the menu at: http://www.bryantlakebowl.com/

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

LIBT 2900 Internship and Graduates News

LIT Program Student, Zach Garr, has been having a successful internship experience at the Anoka County Historical Society this semester. He was also featured in their Nov/Dec newsletter! Learn more by visiting their website, and facebook page!

We are very excited for Zach as he prepares to graduate from the LIT program. He is currently considering the History program at Metro State (which LIT has an articulation agreement with!).

Another LIT program graduate has secured a paid position in a school library, and has been offered additional paid work for a local historical society library/archive if the grant funding comes through for the project proposal.

We are so excited for our LIT graduates and their great accomplishments. Congratulations!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Library Associate Positions (St. Paul Public Library System)




CITY OF SAINT PAUL
invites applications for the position of

Library Associate (Full-Time)

OPENING DATE: 12/8/15

CLOSING DATE:    12/28 at 4:30 PM

SALARY:        $19.13 - $25.78 Hourly
$39,790.40 - $53,622.40 Annually

General Duty:
Performs paraprofessional library work in providing reference, information, and material loan services to customers. Performs other related duties as required.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRENT OPENING:
The current full-time opening requires working a variety of eight hour work shifts including days, weekends, and nights.

To be considered for a part-time Library Associate position, you must fill out the application for the part-time position as well.

A bachelor's degree; or two years of college (60 semester credits) and two years of reference and referral library services experience plus two courses in library-related classes; or a Certificate in Urban Library Services or equivalent certification and one-year of library services experience.

.HOW TO APPLY
Submit City of Saint Paul online application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire at www.stpaul.gov/jobs.



Library Associate (Part-Time)

OPENING DATE: 12/8/15

CLOSING DATE:    12/28 at 4:30 PM

SALARY:        $19.13 - $25.78 Hourly
$39,790.40 - $53,622.40 Annually

General Duty:
Performs paraprofessional library work in providing reference, information, and material loan services to customers. Performs other related duties as required.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRENT OPENING:
The current part-time opening requires working a variety of four to eight hour work shifts including days, weekends, and nights.

To be considered for a full-time Library Associate position, you must fill out the application for the full-time position as well.

A bachelor's degree; or two years of college (60 semester credits) and two years of reference and referral library services experience plus two courses in library-related classes; or a Certificate in Urban Library Services or equivalent certification and one-year of library services experience.

.HOW TO APPLY
Submit City of Saint Paul online application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire at www.stpaul.gov/jobs.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Library Technology Conference Scholarships


A limited number of scholarship opportunities are offered for those who wish to attend the Library Technology Conference (March 16 - 17, 2016). 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 those traveling to the conference from outside the 7-county Twin Cities metro area.

Find the application and learn more about eligibility at http://libtechconf.org/scholarships.

DEADLINE: All scholarship applications must be received no later than Monday, November 30, 2015. Any application received after this date will not be considered.

March 16-17, 2016
Macalester College
St. Paul, MN

Questions? Contact Library Technology Conference.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Student Success Day November 10th!

Come to MCTC Tuesday, November 10 for Student Success Day and a STEM Fair! This is a fun day to learn skills for classroom success, plan for graduation or transfer and get prepared for an exciting career! The STEM fair will offer exhibits, demonstrations, advising and great experiences!

Student Success Day and STEM Fair Information (you'll need to login with your Star ID)

The MCTC Library will offer two morning sessions for students (10 and 11 a.m.) and two afternoon sessions for faculty (1:30 and 2:30 p.m.), which will be a meet ‘n’ greet style open house with librarians. Click here for a flier with more information.

We hope to see you here at MCTC!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

New History Articulation for MCTC’s LIT Program


The Minneapolis Community & Technical College Library Information Technology Program is excited to announce a new articulation agreement with the Metropolitan State University History Program.  Library Information Technology students who complete the Library Information Technology AAS can transfer into the Metropolitan State University History BA and begin as juniors.
This pathway is available to Library Information Technology students interested in taking their degree further.  A collegiate study of history can lead to many career options.  The practice of law, political activity, policy studies, archival science, library science and museum work are careers that commonly follow this pathway.
Students who want to pursue transfer to Metropolitan State should meet with an academic advisor to select coursework that prepares them for a transfer.  The Library Information Technology academic advisor is Laura Hanstad. 612.659.6139 laura.hanstad@minneapolis.edu
Students who are interested but unsure about this course of study can speak with Library Information Technology faculty Tom Eland. 612-659-6286 thomas.eland@minneapolis.edu

Saturday, September 5, 2015

LIBT 2900: Library and Information Agencies Internships


Planning on doing a Library or Information Agency Internship? Be sure to plan ahead, and talk to the LIT internship coordinator prior to the start of the class!

If you are nearing the completion of the LIT program, and are planning to enroll in LIBT 2900: Library and Information Agencies Internship course, please contact the LIT internship coordinator to discuss the preparatory work you are each responsible for prior to the start of the course.

Spring 2016 LIT Internship Coordinator is Bill Vann
, who can be reached via email at: William.Vann(at)minneapolis.edu