Job Posting: Summer Youth Program Assistants @ Hennepin County Library

Job Title: Summer Youth Program Assistant

Description 

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking enthusiastic and creative Youth Program Assistants who are passionate about serving youth and families, to support the implementation of the library's summer learning services and programming: "Discover summer. Here." Hennepin County Library's goals for summer learning are that: Youth encounter new concepts, resources, ideas or ways of thinking. Youth maintain and develop their academic, social, or emotional skills. Youth establish or enhance meaningful connections with peers, library staff, and other adults. Youth find value in reading and learning. 

 Location and hours: 

These positions are grant-funded for the duration of mid-June 2022 through August 2022. Summer Youth Program Specialists work approximately 16 hours per week during daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Locations included are: 

• Franklin 
• Hosmer 
• Sumner 
• Webber Park 

For a list of all library locations click here.

In these positions, you will:  

• Support and deliver summer learning programs and activities for children, youth and families.
• Proactively maintain a welcoming and safe environment by managing youth behavior in the library and working with colleagues as necessary to address challenges.
• Collaborate with youth services staff to coordinate the work of youth employees and volunteers to support programming and service needs.
• Assist with library tours or large group visits for children, youth, and families.
• Collect program data such as attendance numbers and administer surveys.
• Become familiar with and promote library resources to children, youth, and families.

Need to have:

One of the following:

• Graduated from high school or high school equivalent and completed eighteen months or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a month for month (3 semester credits = 1 month) basis, preferably with credits in youth-development or education.
• One year or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth, and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
• Six months or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth, and completion of the Healthcare Clerical Pathway Training program.  
• Availability to work variable hours, including daytimes, evenings and weekends.

Nice to have:   
Experience:

• Mentoring or leading youth.
• Collaboratively creating and supporting drop-in programming based on the needs and interests of youth.
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment.
• Working with cultural backgrounds different than your own in a work or volunteer setting.
• Interest in all forms of literacy and informal learning and its application in the field of youth work.
• Creativity and innovation in applying youth development practices in a community setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.

Ability to:

• Work with youth from a wide range of backgrounds and socio-economic statuses.
• Work as part of a team.
• Handle the demands of a constantly changing work environment and workload.

Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. 

For more information and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/jobs/3461122-0/summer-youth-program-assistant 

Hennepin County Library is Hiring Subs!

Check out all the details in flyer below! This is a great way to gain experience and do so with a flexible work schedule while you finish school or look for permanent positions! If the upcoming hiring event doesn't work for you, please contact Marlena to discuss other options (there may be other hiring events in the future)!

Job Opportunity: Archival Processing Assistant

 Archival Processing Assistant

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is looking to fill two Archival Processing Assistants to work in the Special Collections Unit archiving collections from a number of Minneapolis neighborhood associations and community organizations. Under the direction of the library’s archivist, the Archival Processing Assistants will sort, organize, preserve and describe these collections. 

Location and hours:

These positions are not public-facing and are located at Minneapolis Central Library at 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Department core hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shifts are 20 hours  a week and have some flexibility within core hours, Monday through Friday. 

About the position type: 

These positions are part-time positions, non-benefit earning.

These positions are internally classified as an Office Specialist I.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In these positions, you will:

• Sort and weed the collections
• Organize materials as needed
• Preserve materials (refoldering and reboxing)
• Describe materials for archival finding aids

Need to have:

One of the following:

• One year or more of office clerical experience.
• Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
• Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Healthcare Clerical Pathway Training program.
• Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a semester (12 credits) basis.
• Physical ability to; regularly lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs, bend, lift and stack materials, stoop, reach above head, and stand for long periods of time.  

Nice to have:    

• Experience with archival processing with a library, museum, or cultural institution. 

Ability to:  

• Respond positively to changes in workload and assignments. 
• Work independently with minimal direction. 

For more information and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/jobs/3378942-0/archival-processing-assistant 

Job Opportunity: Library Accessibility Specialist

Library Accessibility Specialist

Job Summary

This position works with faculty and staff from the library to ensure that library-produced content meets accessibility standards. Stays current with accessibility standards, needs, and tools including software necessary to ensure accessibility of content. Assists other library employees in their use of accessibility technologies and applications of accessibility standards. Helps to manage electronic reserves and copyright clearance.  Provides assistance and instruction on the use of library resources, services, and technology to library patrons including faculty, staff, and students of the university as well as community members.  Explains the policies and procedures of the library to patrons. Helps coordinate the circulation of library materials and the operation of the service desks. Communicates with various departments with shared responsibilities. Directs the work of student support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

• Willingness to learn more about accessibility standards, technologies, and universal design principles and applications
• Team player with proven ability to build trustful relationships and to work in diverse teams
• Education and experience: High School diploma and 2 years relevant experience or a bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience are required
• Excellent customer service skills are important to the position in order to serve the customer in a positive, calm, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Experience working with diverse populations
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in the English language sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients with varied educational, complexity levels, and diverse backgrounds
• The ability to train, direct and evaluate student employees
• The ability to work within a team; be amenable to cross-training; and build good working relationships with other staff, faculty, students and the general public
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential to this position 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience applying universal design to documents and other created content
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills
• Certification or coursework in accessibility standards and/or technologies
• Experience in a library
• Demonstrated familiarity or experience with accessibility standards and guidelines
• Demonstrated familiarity or experience with accessibility technologies and techniques

For more information about this job opportunity and to apply: 

1. Search "Library Technician" under "External Applicants" https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/  
2. Job ID: 52824
3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.

Job Opportunity: St. Paul Public Library

Library Associate

General Duty Statement

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

At Saint Paul Public Libraries, our mission is: We welcome all people to connect, learn, discover, and grow.  

If this speaks to you, please consider joining our team as a Library Associate.

In the role of Library Associate, (full or part-time), you will spend much of your time helping visitors at library locations throughout the city. Library Associates work with community members every day in library buildings and in the community: no two days will look the same.

 We’re looking for people who:

• are committed to the joys and challenges of working with members of the public on an everyday basis 
• are enthusiastic about working with children, youth, and families
• are empowered users of new technologies with a willingness to adapt to changing skill demands
• are willing to build cultural humility through self-knowledge, community knowledge, and relationship building 
• are passionate about teams – building relationships, solving problems together, and celebrating victories both small and large. 
• are energized by learning and get excited about sharing knowledge with others
• are flexible and patient – with themselves, their co-workers, and community members

In this role you will:

• Welcome community members, explain library services, and answer questions of all kinds, including referrals to other resources in the community
• Empower users to build skills and problem-solve in technology rich environments through one-to-one assistance, opportunities for group and individual study, and referrals
• Answer questions, provide information, and recommend and locate library materials —books, movies and more
• Create and facilitate events, activities, learning circles, and programs for all ages
• Encourage early literacy development through planning and delivering story times and other services to young children
• Grow your understanding of youth development and use that information to interact with youth and families in developmentally appropriate ways
• Welcome youth and families through hands-on passive and active activities, creative thinking around play-based learning and physically attractive spaces
• Create safer spaces for customers and staff by using de-escalation techniques and trauma-sensitive services, striving to create healing-centered environments for members of the public
• Share individual talents by contributing to and/or leading projects at your library location and throughout the library system, including initiatives such as a homework center, career lab services, or a makerspace.
• Connect with other library and city staff and engage in learning through meetings, trainings, and development opportunities

For more information about this job opportunity and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stpaul/jobs/3417602-0/library-associate

Twin Cities Job Posting: 2 Library Technician positions at Normandale Community College

Normandale Community College Library is hiring two full-time Library Technicians! These vacancies occurred because of a retirement and a relocation. One position is for a Cataloging Specialist, and the other is for a Library Technology Specialist to maintain electronic resources (databases) and the library website. Both positions are represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit, with an annual salary range of $38,858 - $54,017 and excellent State of Minnesota benefits. Accepting applications through January 10, 2022. Library Technician: Library Technology Support Specialist https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=51186&PostingSeq=1 Library Technician: Cataloging Specialist https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=51192&PostingSeq=1

St Paul Public Library JOBS!

 

Library Social Worker

This position is employed by the Wilder Foundation with a full-time assignment at Saint Paul libraries. The incumbent is moving out of state. Posting is here. Deadline is Sep 1.

• The position is a partnership of Wilder and SPPL to address social determinants of health by providing outreach to library patrons who may benefit from information and referral to services such as basic needs, housing, or physical and mental health care. 
• Provide support & mentoring to children, adults and families to navigate community resources.
• Work as part of the library team, with families and community members to assist people in accessing needed resources. 
• Provide consultation and training to library staff, community liaisons, and other partners. 
• When indicated, provide initial mental health screenings and support individuals in accessing services.     
• MSW degree and MN LGSW or LICSW licensure required. 

 

Library Community Services Coordinator

This position coordinates and supervises the team of Community Specialists (formerly referred to as Cultural Liaisons), including managing the implementation and evaluation of several high priority grant-funded projects and initiatives. The incumbent recently received an internal promotion.

Posting is here. Deadline is Sept 8.

• Community specialists work through a "culture and community first" approach to providing relevant presence, information, services, programs and language skills to members of varied cultural communities - both from within library locations in Saint Paul and outreach and engagement beyond library locations.
• This work requires an intentionally relational and thoughtful approach to developing and managing community collaboration opportunities throughout the city of Saint Paul. 
• This role works closely with city and community leaders inside and outside the library to make appropriate decisions about available resources as aligned with library priorities.
• SPPL currently has Community Specialists serving the Hmong, Karen, Latinx, Somali, Black/African American, and Amharic-speaking Ethiopian communities.​ 
• Learn more about SPPL's Culture-First Community Services work here.  

 

The list generated for this position will be used to fill any other openings in this job title that may occur over the next year, including community services coordinator roles focused on workforce development and other community learning initiatives. Therefore, candidates who may be a fit for other types of community services coordination roles in a library setting are encouraged to apply and get on the eligibility list, even if the current opening is not a best fit.  

 

Digital Navigator

As part of a pilot of innovative service models to meet digital equity needs in our city, SPPL is hiring two Digital Navigators. These are 0.8 positions (32 hrs/wk) that are grant-funded through June 30, 2022. SPPL intends to seek grant funds to continue the positions when the current funding expires.  Posting is here. Deadline is Sep 8.

• The Digital Navigator positions provide individualized or small group assistance to community members who need affordable home internet service, affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory digital skills to become effective home internet users. 
• This assistance is provided by telephone but may also include email, text, video chat, and other communication methods that work for the learner. 
• One-on-one and small group in-person sessions may be provided depending on library service pandemic levels. 
• The Digital Navigator’s work is part of the Saint Paul Public Library’s efforts to ensure equitable internet access for all residents, particularly those experiencing lower levels of home connectivity.

 

Real Life Librarianship: A Metronet Wind Down Series

 

Real Life Librarianship A Metronet Wind Down Series Curious about the different types of libraries and the librarians who work in them? Thinking about where you might fit in the library world? Join us in the Real Life Librarianship series to hear real librarians who do a variety of jobs in various libraries explain not only what day-to-day life is like doing these jobs but how to get there. This would be useful for job seekers, library school students, & anyone who is looking to advance or change roles in a library, or anyone who is just curious about other people's jobs. Wednesday, August 26 4-6pm ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS - FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE, USER EXPERIENCE, & ONLINE LIBRARIANSHIP Upcoming panels in this series: Public library jobs Library Directors Special Libraries Government Libraries and more! Save the dates for future panels in this series: September 9 September 23 October 7 October 21 All sessions will take place from 4-6pm. If you are interested in being on one of these panels or know someone who would be a good panelist, email olivia@metronet.lib.mn.us for more information.

Metronet: Learn more at http://metrolibraries.net/

This event will be hosted via Zoom. It is free to attend. Register below and the Zoom link will be sent out the day before the event. REGISTER

Job Posting: Tribal Document and Library Management Student Worker

Possible Job Opening for Children's Specialist at SPPL

Do you enjoy working with children? There is a  Library Associate (Children’s Specialist) potentially opening up in the Saint Paul Public Library system. If you'd like more information, please contact: joanna.brookes@ci.stpaul.mn.us about how to get on the current eligible list (which is required first step for SPPL employment)!

Save the Date, Spread the Word: First Fall 2019 Program Event!

Saturday, October 12th LIT Event: 

Panel Discussion & Career Development & Networking!

Agenda

10am-12pm Panel Discussion, "Equity in Librarianship & Library Science"

12-1pm Community Lunch

1-3pm Looking for library jobs (St. Paul Public Library and Minneapolis College Career Services) - PLEASE bring a resume (to revise or share) if you have one!

This event is free and open to the public but Registration is required. 

(Please register ahead if possible, but same day registration will be allowed as well.)

 Event will take place at
Minneapolis College Wheelock Whitney Hall, L3000, 1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55403

Job Posting: Part Time Library Services Assistant

Library Services Assistant

Salary 

$14.24 - $19.50 Hourly

Location Forest Lake, MN

Job Type Part Time

Department Library

Job Number 19-01063

Closing 5/6/2019 

St Paul Public Library: Library Associate exam is posted

The eligible list created from the Library Associate exam assessment will also be used to fill both part time and full time Library Associate positions as they become available in the Library Department.

More information and link to application here. 

MN Job Posting: MCTC Library

MCTC Library is hiring a Library Technician. Application deadline is January 23rd.

Job Opening ID: 19580

Library Technician

State of Minnesota

Minneapolis

1. For more information about this job opening go to www.mn.gov/careers or to Self Service if you are a current State of Minnesota employee.

2. On the Job Search page enter the Job Opening ID number in the Keywords search box and click Search.

3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.

4. If interested, click Apply.