The official blog for students enrolled in the Minneapolis Community & Technical College Library Information Technology Program. This blog is designed to keep students up to date about what is going on in the program and to provide links to information in the field of library and information studies.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
CA Job Posting - Library Technician
Deadline: January 3, 2011
Assignment:
Provides a variety of paraprofessional library services including, but not limited to, technical support for automated library services including acquisition, processing, and cataloging new and pre-existing printed and non-printed library materials, preparing bibliographies and processing interlibrary loans.
**This is basically a cataloger position with some acquisitions and circulation duties**
Salary placement is $3,353.00 per month on the Classified Salary Schedule.
This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, classified service position. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and income protection are provided. Position will receive 8 hours of sick leave and vacation per month, plus 17 paid holidays per year. Position is within the CSEA Bargaining Unit and subject to association dues. Classified staff serve a probationary period of twelve months.
Requires the equivalent of an Associates' Degree in library science curriculum and three years of experience in an academic library setting. Library Technician Certificate is preferred.
Interested applicants must submit:
Letter of Application to include, but not limited to, information on related knowledge and experience specified in the job description.
Completed District Application for Classified Employment (found via www.barstow.edu)
Resume
Unofficial copy of transcripts verifying educational degrees if applicable (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
A list of at least 3 references with contact information.
Above materials are to be submitted to the:
Human Resources Office, Barstow College, 2700 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311
Or emailed to anorris@barstow.edu.
Please direct any questions about the position to either Amy Norris, HR Specialist (email above) or to me, Kyri Freeman (kfreeman@barstow.edu), Librarian, Barstow College.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
ALA Webinar on E-Gov, Dec. 9
How do you bridge the gap?
* 53% of libraries report that staff do not have the necessary skills to meet patron e-government needs.
* Public library staff report that helping citizens interact with government agencies and access e-government resources is the second most critical service they offer, after providing services to job seekers.
For ready-to-implement ideas, attend this new webinar, co-sponsored by American Libraries, the ALA Office for Research & Statistics, and the ALA Washington Office.
Attend and learn how to
* Use new e-government resources and data to help patrons
* Develop and market e-government partnerships
* Address key challenges to meeting patron e-gov demands
* Use e-gov data to make the case for your libraryInstructors:
* (moderator) Judy Hoffman, Project Manager, American Library Association, Office for Research and Statistics
* Nancy Fredericks, e-government librarian, Pasco County Public Library (Florida)
* John Bertot, Director, Center for Library & Information Innovation, University of Maryland
* Bill Sudduth, Head, Government Information and Microforms, Newspapers and Maps, University of South Carolina; contributor to Managing Electronic Government Information in Libraries: Issues and Practices (ALA Editions)
Register today!Date(s) & Time(s)
Thursday, December 9
Time:
2:30-4:00 PM Eastern
1:30-3:00 PM Central
12:30-2:00 PM Mountain
11:30-1:00 PM Pacific
Credits &/or CEUs
No
Fee
FreeTechnical Requirements
Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended. Phone call-in available.How to Register
Register at:
https://alapublishing.webex.com/alapublishing/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=666105957 Contact
Judith Hoffman jhoffman@ala.org
Sponsor(s)
American Libraries, the ALA Office for Research & Statistics, and the ALA Washington Office
Friday, November 12, 2010
MN Internship Posting: Marketing Communications Intern
Marketing Communications Intern
Capstone is currently seeking a communication intern to work with the Marketing Department in Bloomington. This is a temporary, part-time position (20 hours per week). This position is responsible for assisting the execution of internal and external communication activities: employee communications, PR, publicity, and social media; proof-reading, data entry, tracking projects, and project coordination.
The successful candidate will have or is pursuing a degree in communication studies, journalism, marketing or business. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; great written and verbal communication skills; proficient in internet research and Microsoft Suite software; self-starter; excellent team contributor; as well as possess strong attention to details.
Go to:
http://www.capstonepub.com/aspx/Employment.aspx
to apply online.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Special Event at the U of M
Saving Our Lives: Celebrating Ten Years of the Tretter Collection at the University of Minnesota
What: Exhibit: Saving Our Lives: Celebrating Ten Years of the Tretter Collection at the University of Minnesota
When: Monday, November 1, 2010 through Saturday, February 5, 2011
Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library
Free and open to the public
Join us for our celebration of the 10th anniversary of the arrival of the Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Studies at the University of Minnesota. This exhibit highlights the importance of preserving GLBT cultural heritage and the significant impact it can have on the lives of individuals and our community.
Exhibit Opening Reception
Friday, November 5, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
"First Fridays" Special Presentation: noon to 1:00 p.m.
Community Open House
Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.
Join us to tour the exhibit and to make history by contributing to the Tretter Time Capsule. Share something of yourself by donating a special item to the time capsule and by visiting the video recording station to share your story or reflection as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender person or ally!
Special features:
- 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Group
- 12:30-1:00 p.m. Program featuring Jana Shortal, KARE 11 News Reporter
- Guided tours of archival caverns available throughout Open House
- Tretter Time Capsule: bring items to place in time capsule (Please see the Time Capsule contribution guidelines.)
- Video recording station: share your brief message for posterity!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
College of DuPage Library Futures Web Presentation
MCTC Library Information Technology Program presents...
"Redesigning Today’s Public Services:
Focus on Reference"
Library Tours
Saturday, November 6th @ 10:30 a.m.: Quatrefoil Library Q Library Website
Wednesday, November 10th @ 10:00 a.m.: MN State Law Library MN State Law Library website
LIBT program students are invited to join us for one or both of these tours.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact: Jennifer.Sippel@minneapolis.edu