Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Job: Library Clerk at Columbia Heights Public Library

Clerk-Typist II - Library (Adult Services)
Library: Columbia Heights

DUTIES: Performs clerical duties related to the library materials database, and public service duties at the circulation desk.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. One year experience performing responsible clerical duties involving extensive public contact. One year training and/or experience in the operations of a computer using word processing and spreadsheet software and database applications. Ability to type a minimum of fifty words per minute. One year work experience in a library setting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two or more years experience performing responsible clerical duties involving extensive public contact. One year experience with integrated library system software. Proficiency in a second language.

WAGE: $18.03 - $22.54 per hour, plus fringe benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: City applications are available at the City Hall Information Window, from our website at www.columbiaheightsmn.gov, or by e-mailing or calling Nancy Becker at nbecker@columbiaheightsmn.gov or 763-706-3606. A City application form must be completely filled out and returned to the Human Resources Director/Assistant to the City Manager, 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 or kbourgeois@columbiaheightsmn.gov. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to submit any other data they feel is pertinent to their consideration. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of, a city application.

CLOSING DATE: Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2016.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/H/V - The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job: Library Resource Assistant at IIT Technical Institute

Library Resource Assistant
ITT Technical Institute
Eden Prairie, MN

Overview
ITT Technical Institute is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs designed to help students develop skills and knowledge they can use to pursue career opportunities in a variety of fields. At our more than 130 accredited ITT Technical Institutes located in 38 states, we predominately provide career-focused degree programs of study in fields involving technology, business, and nursing to approximately 50,000 students.

The Library Resource Assistant is responsible for assisting students and faculty in the use of our Learning Resource Center resources and equipment.

Responsibilities 

  • Catalog and code library books and equipment
  • Train others in use of AV and computer equipment.
  • Check materials in and out and maintain records.
  • Help students and faculty in using all materials in the LRC.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years post secondary education required, Bachelors degree preferred.
  • 1-2 years experience in a customer oriented environment required.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills required.
  • Experience with information retrieval, including electronic media knowledge required.
  • Prior knowledge of cataloging procedures preferred.
  • Ability to work with all levels of faculty and all types of students.

At ITT Technical Institute, we offer a competitive salary, 401(k), group medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a tuition discount program of more than 50% for you and your immediate family members, and employee tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.

Visit us at http://careers-itt-tech.icims.com to learn more about the position and apply (keyword search with tracking code:
2015-26192)

Part Time Job: Library Clert at Fredrikson & Byron

Part-Time Library Clerk
Fredrikson & Byron
Minneapolis, MN


Description    
 

Fredrikson & Byron, a large law firm in downtown Minneapolis, has an immediate opening for a part-time Library Clerk. The primary responsibilities of this position include assisting the Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarians with various projects; acting as a back-up to the Library Assistant for basic library maintenance duties; and updating the physical collection. The job will be 15-17 hours per week. The days and times of work performed are somewhat flexible (no evenings or weekends), but need to be consistent from week to week.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, coaching from a seasoned team, and a very collegial work environment. Fredrikson & Byron is a seven time Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Best Places to Work honoree.


Requirements   
 
 
Assist Technical Services Librarian and Electronic Resources Librarian with special projects, including but not limited to:
  • Serials weeding and retention
  • Resource inventory
  • Adding meta data to electronic resource records
Act as back-up to Library Assistant for basic library maintenance duties, including:
  • Sort and organize mail
  • Check-in and process new issues of subscriptions and serials
  • Check-in and process newly acquired library materials
  • Shelve, file and straighten books, periodicals, newsletters, etc. in the main
  • library collection and satellite team resource rooms
  • Retrieve and return Hennepin County Law Library and/or Hennepin County Public Library materials
  • Perform filing of loose-leaf, pocket part and serials updates (3-6 hours per week).

Responsibilities include:

Candidates should have or are working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree. College coursework in library science preferred. Candidates must be able to lift and carry library equipment and materials up to 40 pounds and must be able to reach or bend to retrieve materials on low or high shelves. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail also required.

More Information and to apply: https://rew31.ultipro.com/FRE1007/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*4D7D72F14226DD4F

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Jobs at Hennepin County Libraries!

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hennepin/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1402935


HENNEPIN COUNTY
Department of Human Resources
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487

http://hennepin.jobs
 
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Associate Librarian - Hennepin County Libraries

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY
   $34,103.68 - $49,416.64 Annually
OPENING DATE: 04/15/16
CLOSING DATE: 04/25/16  5:00 PM Central Time

JOB TYPE: Varies

LOCATION: Varies, Minnesota
DEPARTMENT: Library
THE POSITION
Hennepin County Library's (HCL) Library Services Division is seeking enthusiastic, engaged individuals to fill current Associate Librarian positions at the Hennepin County Libraries. HCL's 41 libraries and online services provide public library service in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Those hired will provide a full spectrum of library services and have experience working successfully with a wide range of diverse patrons. The majority of our libraries are open six or seven days a week (year round). Staff schedules include evening and weekend shifts.
 
Associate Librarians play a critical role in providing services to library patrons in person, over the telephone, or electronically. They advise patrons on appropriate materials, perform moderately complex research, locate materials and information using all library resources, and deliver programming. As staff who are frequently a first point of contact for patrons, Associate Librarians make it a point to acknowledge and welcome patrons and work to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

We are using this posting to create a list of applicants that will be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies. All positions include evenings and weekends.
 
The primary duties and responsibilities of these positions include:
  • Provide friendly and approachable customer service in person, over the telephone, or electronically
  • Assist with a broad range of requests for information related to information and readers' advisory; explain a variety of routine to complex requirements, policies, and procedures regarding patron accounts and services
  • Deliver programs; assist librarians or the service manager with program planning and evaluation
  • Assist staff and patrons with routine to complex needs related to the use of library technology and resources, online and downloadable materials, library computers, printers, scanners, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment
  • Continue to learn about and demonstrate skill in the use of evolving and emerging technology used by patrons
  • Proactively maintain a welcoming and safe environment by managing patron behavior in the library and working with security staff as necessary to address challenges
  • Contribute to managing library spaces, including public meeting rooms; completing building needs/facility work requests as necessary
  • Contribute to collection maintenance; suggest materials for addition to the collection
  • Provide or assist with storytimes, group tours, and orientation to the library
  • Collaborate with other staff to coordinate the work of volunteers to support programming and service needs
  • Create and manage displays
  • Perform a variety of patron service and materials handling tasks as needed, including assisting patrons with their accounts, collecting fines and fees, preparing financial and other reports, and processing materials for circulation
Best Qualified Candidates will have:
  • One of the following:
    • Bachelor's degree in any field
    • Two years or more of post-secondary education and 12 semester (18 quarter) credits in library science, library information technology, or related field, and one year or more of library or related experience
    • Four years of library experience
  • Exemplary customer service skills and commitment to public service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds in a culturally responsive and respectful manner
  • Knowledge of multiple technology tools such as library applications, social media, databases, eBooks and word processing and the ability to learn with patrons as technology advances
  • Ability to be flexible and willingness to learn, demonstrating personal continuous improvement
  • Ability to be a strong contributor in a team-based environment
 
 
Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
If you need assistance to actively participate in the employment process, please email us at HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us or call us at 612.348.7855.

Hennepin County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance or national origin. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the Human Resources Department, A-400 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487, 612.348.7855
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://hennepin.jobs
OR
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
EXAM #16LIB042ram014
ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN - HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARIES
RM

Associate Librarian - Hennepin County Libraries Supplemental Questionnaire
 
 1.If you would like to include a cover letter, you may copy or type it here.

*2.Please include 2 - 3 professional references, including name and contact information.

*3.Indicate which type of position(s) you are interested in. Check all that apply.
Checkbox Full-time, benefit-earning positions as they become available (note: all openings include evenings and weekends)
Checkbox Part-time, benefit-earning positions as they become available (note: all openings include evenings and weekends)
Checkbox None of the above
*4.Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*5.Do you have two years post-secondary education and 12 semester (18 quarter) credits in library science, library information technology or a related field?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*6.How many years of library work experience do you have?
Checkbox I do not have any library work experience
Checkbox Less than one year
Checkbox One year or more, but less than two years
Checkbox Two years or more, but less than three years
Checkbox Three years or more, but less than four years
Checkbox Four years or more
*7.Describe your library or library related work experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*8.Do you have experience providing services in a culturally responsive manner?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*9.Describe how your experience demonstrates your ability to provide responsive services for all members of the community. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*10.Do you have experience connecting individuals with information using a wide range of devices, including computers, computer software, mobile devices and eReaders?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*11.Describe your experience connecting individuals with information using a wide range of devices, including computers, computer software, mobile devices and eReaders. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*12.Have you interacted with children and/or teens in a work or volunteer setting that supports youth development?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*13.Describe your experience interacting with children and/or teens in a work or volunteer setting that supports youth development. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*14.Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.
Checkbox Hennepin County or Hennepin County Library (job page or notification email)
Checkbox Hennepin County employee or recruitment representative
Checkbox Friend, family member or colleague who is not a HC employee
Checkbox Career website (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, etc.)
Checkbox LinkedIn
Checkbox College or University (career services, event, instructor, or job board)
Checkbox Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, email, event/job fair, job board)
Checkbox Professional association (job board, event or email)
Checkbox Print advertisement (such as newspaper, flyer, post card, billboard or bus ad)
Checkbox Radio ad
Checkbox Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Checkbox Other
*15.For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

* Required Question

Jobs at Hennepin County Libraries!

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hennepin/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1398141


HENNEPIN COUNTY
Department of Human Resources
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487

http://hennepin.jobs
 
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Patron Experience Supervisor

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY
   $47,249.28 - $73,234.72 Annually
OPENING DATE: 04/08/16
CLOSING DATE: 04/29/16  5:00 PM Central Time

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Varies, Minnesota
DEPARTMENT: Library
THE POSITION
Patron Experience Supervisors are pivotal leaders in creating a Hennepin County where every person has the opportunity and resources to read, graduate, engage, work and learn. Patron Experience Supervisors are leaders in our buildings. They provide a wide variety of tasks related to management, staff supervision, and service delivery to ensure the needs of staff and patrons are met in a safe and welcoming environment. As integral members in the management of Hennepin County Library, they lead and support library system and county initiatives, they collaborate with other managers to identify and provide tools, resources, and development opportunities for ongoing staff learning and growth. They are accountable for maintaining welcoming and operational buildings and services.

Hennepin County Library's (HCL) Library Services Division is creating a list of qualified applicants to fill multiple Patron Experience Supervisor vacancies. The current needs for Patron Experience Supervisors are at East Lake, Eden Prairie, Hosmer, Northeast, North Regional, and Pierre Bottineau/Webber Park Libraries. Those interested in future opportunities at other locations are encouraged to apply at this time as well.

The schedule for these positions is full-time and will include evenings and weekends.

 
The primary duties and responsibilities of these positions include:
  • Lead, support, and supervise staff to prioritize, shape, and coordinate patron services including customer service, collection maintenance, local programs, and community connections
  • Supervise, train, plan, and support the work of assigned staff
  • Provide coaching, performance management, and opportunities for employee development
  • Serve as project manager and/or team leader on local or small-to-medium scoped system-wide programs, projects or initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to apply continuous improvement principles to work in the library
  • Serve on or lead committees and teams to solve problems, improve service, or promote innovation
  • Represent Library Services on organization-wide or community committees and/or task forces, with limited authority to act on the department's behalf
  • Direct materials handling workflow

Best Qualified Candidates will have:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.  Note: General administrative work may be substituted for education on a year for year basis
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver inclusive and responsive customer services to diverse communities
  • Experience working collaboratively with teams and groups
  • Ability to create supportive environments, lead change, manage conflict, and evaluate performance
Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
 
If you need assistance to actively participate in the employment process, please email us at HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us or call us at 612.348.7855.

Hennepin County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance or national origin. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the Human Resources Department, A-400 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487, 612.348.7855
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://hennepin.jobs
OR
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
EXAM #16LIBB18ram012
PATRON EXPERIENCE SUPERVISOR
RM

Patron Experience Supervisor Supplemental Questionnaire
 
 1.If you would like to include a cover letter, you may copy or type it here.

*2.Indicate which position(s) you are interested in. Check all that apply.
Checkbox East Lake Library (Minneapolis)
Checkbox Eden Prairie Library (Eden Prairie)
Checkbox Hosmer Library (Minneapolis)
Checkbox Northeast Library (Minneapolis)
Checkbox North Regional Library (Minneapolis)
Checkbox Pierre Bottineau/Webber Park Libraries (Minneapolis)
Checkbox Other full-time positions as they become available
Checkbox None of the above
*3.Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration or another related field?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*4.For each of your completed post-secondary degrees, state the level (associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.) and the academic major. If you do not have any completed degrees, type "None" in the space provided.

*5.How many years of experience do you have in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?
Checkbox I do not have this experience
Checkbox Less than 1 year
Checkbox 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
Checkbox 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
Checkbox 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
Checkbox 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
Checkbox 5 years of more, but less than 6 years
Checkbox 6 years or more
 6.Describe your experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*7.How many years of customer service experience do you have?
Checkbox I do not have this experience
Checkbox Less than 1 year
Checkbox 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
Checkbox 2 years of more, but less than 3 years
Checkbox 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
Checkbox 4 years or more
*8.Describe your customer service experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*9.Do you have experience delivering service in a culturally responsive manner?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*10.Briefly describe your experience delivering service in a culturally responsive manner, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*11.Do you have experience providing direction or leadership to others, such as mentoring, training, project management, team leading or coaching?
Yes Yes    No No
 
*12.Describe your experience providing direction or leadership to others, such as mentoring, training, project management, team leading or coaching, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

*13.Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.
Checkbox Hennepin County or Hennepin County Library (job page or notification email)
Checkbox Hennepin County employee or recruitment representative
Checkbox Friend, family member or colleague who is not a HC employee
Checkbox Career website (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, etc.)
Checkbox LinkedIn
Checkbox College or University (career services, event, instructor, or job board)
Checkbox Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, email, event/job fair, job board)
Checkbox Professional association (job board, event or email)
Checkbox Print advertisement (such as newspaper, flyer, post card, billboard or bus ad)
Checkbox Radio ad
Checkbox Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Checkbox Other
*14.For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

* Required Question