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
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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