Thursday, March 24, 2016

Paid Internship: Americorp VISTA

Position: AmeriCorps VISTA
 
Library: Anoka County Library

Anoka County Library is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA member to connect residents with ideas, information and inspiration. 

Member Duties: You will be an integral part of creating new programming working with library staff. Responsibilities include: completing a community assessment, evaluating potential models for literacy programming, creating a logic model for the program, identifying community partnerships, recruiting volunteers, assisting staff in the implementation and promotion of the literacy programming, and developing and implementing systems for effective evaluation.
Program Benefits: Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Healthcare Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 

Here is a link to the current job posting - all interested people should apply through AmeriCorps at this link. https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=59449&fromSearch=true

Unpaid Internship: Hennepin County Library

Position: Preservation Internship
Library: Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central
Opening Date: 3/22/16
Closing Date: 4/29/16
Job Type: Internship
 

Location: Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 

The Position: The Preservation team with Hennepin County Library plays a vital role in ensuring the long-term viability of the Library's print collections through repair and restoration measures, bookbinding and other preservation methods. We also perform a consulting function to staff on preservation-related matters.

This unpaid internship is for one semester June - August 2016, 6-10 hours per week. Hours are available Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. It can be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and responsibilities may include:
  • Preservation bookbinding.
  • Construction of preservation enclosures.
  • Simple mending.
  • General processing including some clerical work.
Best Qualified Candidates will have:
  • Attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
  • Not had an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.
  • Coursework and/or experience in book preservation helpful.
To Apply: Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to Barb McKenzie.

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org (preferred)
(612) 543-8579

MCTC Choose Your Own Adventure: Grad Expo

MCTC Career Services is hosting an event geared towards students looking to enter the job market!  This is designed for the student about to graduate, but all students are welcome to attend.


The Choose Your Own Adventure: Grad Expo is happening on Tuesday, April 5 from 11am – 1pm in L3100.   There will be a photographer taking professional headshot photos for students to use on their LinkedIn and other social media accounts.  Career Services folks will be running a resume workshop and helping students apply for jobs in an application lab.

The event and photograph is FREE for students.  

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Job: Library Assistant

Position: Library Assistant III at Olivia Public Library
 
Library: Olivia Public Library


Job Description: Performs duties associated with running the library on a day-to-day basis and assists patrons with locating materials. Provides patrons with instruction and assistance in the use of library equipment including basic computer instruction. Also assists with planning and implementing library programs and events, especially for children and teens.

Hours: 24 hours per week

Pay: $12.29 - $13.36 per hour, depending on qualifications

Qualifications: Requires high school diploma (or equivalency). Some college strongly preferred, as well as six months of directly related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the job. Applicant must have excellent people skills and be able to interact with a wide range of patrons in a courteous and effective manner. Prior professional experience working with children and teens preferred. Must be able to work independently.

Physical requirements: Requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, light lifting up to 25 lbs., feeling, grasping, talking, hearing and seeing.

Submit resume to: Olivia Public Library, Attn: County Librarian, 405 S 10th Street, Olivia, MN 56277. For more information call 320-523-1738 or email allison.girres@pioneerland.lib.mn.us.

Position open until filled.

Notice: Appointments for all PLS positions require the approval of the Pioneerland Library Board and successful completion of background check. Click here for more information: http://www.olivia.lib.mn.us/2016/03/10/were-hiring/

Unpaid Internships: Hennepin County Library

Position: Special Collections - Archives Internship
Library: Minneapolis Central Library
Opening Date: 3/15/16
Closing Date: 4/29/16
Job Type: Internship

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

The Position: Under staff supervision, process and describe the papers of Lawrence Irvin, a Minneapolis City planner who worked on a number of projects from the 1960s and 70s, including the Gateway redevelopment, Nicollet Mall and Cedar-Riverside housing. Interns will gain experience working with all aspects of archival processing. Some work with digitization is also possible.
This unpaid internship is from June - August 2016, 8-16 hours per week. It can be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Processing archival collections or improving descriptions of existing collections.
  • Finding aid creation using Archivist's Toolkit.
  • Digitization using scanners and/or digital editing software.
  • Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments.
  • Archival storage development processes including refoldering and labeling.
Best Qualified Candidates will have:
  • Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program or a recent graduate.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  • Completed coursework in Archival Studies desirable.
  • 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.

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org (preferred)
(612)543-8579
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Position: Special Collections - Digitization Internship
Library: Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central
Special Collections - Digitization Internship
Opening Date: 3/15/16
Closing Date: 4/29/15
Job Type: Internship

Location: Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Position: Processing and scanning of archival materials in a variety for formats, including photo prints, slide transparencies, film negatives and printed materials. This unpaid internship is from June - August 2016, 8 - 16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Digitization using scanners and digital editing software.
  • Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments.
  • Archival storage development processes including refoldering and labeling.
Best Qualified Candidates will have:
  • Experience using digital scanning equipment and MS Excel strongly desired.
  • Have 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 (preferred)
(612)543-8579