MN Job posting: Circulation Department Assistant 3 - Law Library

Job Details Job Title Circulation Department Assistant 3 - Law Library Job ID 300964 Location Twin Cities Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Qualifications Minimum/Essential Qualifications: High School diploma/GED Five years relevant library experience. College education can be substituted for experience on a year for year basis up to three years Relevant supervisory experience Relevant customer service experience Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an academic law library Demonstrated commitment to a very strong service philosophy Demonstrated very strong communication, marketing, and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to work well in a large organization and across departmental lines Experience with management of legal materials, including looseleaf services Demonstrated ability to take initiative and independently prioritize multiple and competing work assignments Demonstrated ability to maintain established work standards and procedures, as well as adapt easily to procedural changes Knowledge of legal bibliographic and citation formats    About the Job **This position is covered by the AFSCME Technical Union. Union/Fair share deductions may be made.** The Circulation Department Assistant 3 supports the operations of the University of Minnesota Law Library Circulation Department. This position reports to the Access Services Librarian. Responsibilities: 40%     Circulation Desk Operation and Department Management Assistance: Supervise and maintain the routine operation of the Circulation Desk. Open and manage the library circulation and reserves desk during scheduled times. Staff the Circulation Desk for at least fifteen hours per week during designated times, and other times as needed for coverage. Respond to user inquiries pertaining to law library services and policies. Independently determine how to appropriately direct patrons to the library services, areas of collection, or other departments to best suit their needs. Supervise and maintain study room reservations page. Respond to reserve collection requests. Manage course reserves when designated Library Assistant for Course Reserves is absent. Respond to patron concerns regarding situations affecting the safety, security, and usability of the Law Library. Promptly resolve customer service problems and relay concerns to other Law Library staff as appropriate. Instruct and assist users in the operation of reference computers, photocopiers, Gopher Gold dispenser, microfilm/fiche reader/printer and other equipment as needed. Maintain department operations and respond to patron inquiries in the absence of the Access Services Librarian. Manage patron statistics information and conduct periodical patron counts. Conduct weekly library facility walk-through with Access Services Librarian. 30%     Departmental Student Employee Management: Hire, train, and supervise library circulation desk student employees in consultation with the Access Services Librarian. Manage student employee scheduling, organize workflow, and oversee staffing of the circulation desk. Design, implement, and execute training/orientation program for student employees. Maintain and update circulation desk procedure manuals. Instill importance of very strong customer service attitudes upon student employees and act as a model of excellent service. Conduct performance reviews with circulation department student employees and, in consultation with the Access Services Librarian, make recommendations for promotion of student employees. Responsible for taking appropriate disciplinary action or terminating student assistants, in consultation with the Access Services Librarian. 15%     Looseleaf Collection Management: Responsible for administration and management of the looseleaf collection. Coordinate with Acquisitions Department regarding missing materials and ordering updated materials. Frequently check the online library system to monitor status updates for looseleaf supplements. Prioritize filing, organization, and distribution of looseleaf periodicals. Personally handle and respond to issues associated with foreign language and problematic sets. Train and supervise staff and student employees in filing looseleaf supplements, emphasizing importance of accuracy and efficiency. 10%     Library Communications and Events: Maintain circulation department bulletin board which advertises new materials and library announcements. Collaborate with the Access Services Librarian on other library marketing and communications as requested. Manage displays of faculty publications. Assist with website update projects. Plan law library-hosted events in collaboration with the Access Services Librarian. Oversee and facilitate decorations, setup, and cleanup of events with help of other library staff and student assistants. 5%       Other Duties:   Assist with faculty TWEN site. Assist with book repair and other cross-departmental projects as needed.    About the Department The University of Minnesota Law Library is one of the largest academic legal research centers in the United States. The Law School, which consistently ranks as one of the top law schools in the nation, is part of a world-class research university. The library houses one of the world's most outstanding collections for foreign, comparative and international law, and international human rights. It also maintains a magnificent collection of rare books and other valuable legal materials, and is a national leader in the integration of electronic resources into a traditional legal research environment. How To Apply  Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position. You include contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Your application must clearly document how you meet all of the qualifications. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. We would like to invite you to visit our employment site to complete your application. DIRECTIONS: 1. Select the below link to access our site. 2. Sign In to access your account, or if you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one. 3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application. https://www.myu.umn.edu/psp/psprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=300964&PostingSeq=1

MN Job Posting: Library Assistant/Student Worker

DEED seeks library assistant/student worker

Help support the clerical, technical and administrative needs of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Library, a specialized information center providing services and resources for agency staff and partners. The student worker will get lots of experience responding to interlibrary loan requests, cataloging, fielding reference questions and possibly working to transition the library to SharePoint.

Library Assistant/Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

www.mn.gov/careers 

15DEED000076 (posting number)

Application deadline is June 5, 2015

STUDENT WKR PARAPROFESSIONAL SR

$ 14.35-$ 17.49 hourly

Date Posted:		05/12/2015
Closing Date:		06/05/2015
Working Title:		Library Assistant
Hiring Agency:		Employment & Econ Development Dept
Location:		St. Paul
Who May Apply:		Open to all qualified job seekers
Posting Number:		15DEED000076
Employment Conditions:		Limited, Part-time , 40%
Work Shift:		Day Shift
Days of Work:		Monday-Friday
Travel Required:		no
Job Grouping:		General Administration
Classified Status:		Classified
Job Description:		This position will work about 16 hrs a week, for 6 months. Help support the clerical, technical and administrative needs of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Library, a specialized information center providing services and resources for DEED staff and partners. DEED is the state's principal economic development agency and its programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development. Duties: 1. Assist librarian with collection management. 2. Oversee library facility, maintaining computers and other equipment. 3. Update library's website. Please note that this position would initially be set up for 6 months, with the possibility of an extension, up to 36 months.
Minimum Qualifications:		Completion of two (2) to three (3) years of post-secondary education in library and information science. Must be able to work up to 16 hours per week. Good oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of computer and software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to interact with clients and staff in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner. (Note: To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker, you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. For this vacancy, students must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.) (At this level-- Student Worker, Para-Professional-Senior--students have generally completed at least 2-3 years of post-secondary education related to the program in which they are employed.)
Preferred Qualifications:		Web design and library experience. Familiarity and understanding of library systems Aleph and OCLC for interlibrary loan, basic cataloging and periodicals managment. Attention to detail.
Selection Process:		The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.
How to Apply:		Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional information about the State?s selection process, go to <http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/>. Anyone with a disability who believes they may need an accommodation to apply for this position should contact the Department of Employment and Economic Development's Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in advance, so any necessary arrangements can be made. To request an accommodation, email DEED.ODEO@state.mn.us; or call 651-259-7094 or by contacting us at 711 or the preferred relay service.
Contact for More Information:		Janice Cano, 651/259-7091 janice.cano@state.mn.us

Job Posting: State Library Services Literacy VISTA

Help State Library Services build curriculum to support public libraries in developing, delivering and assessing high-quality, outcome-driven early childhood services that improve school readiness in at-risk populations. Collaborate with youth librarians and childcare providers to establish a framework that nurtures meaningful library-childcare provider partnerships. 

Apply now to be a Minnesota Literacy Council VISTA at the Minnesota State Library Serviceshttps://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=59458&fromSearch=true (applications accepted until position is filled). The Literacy VISTA will begin a full year of service on August 3, 2015.

The State Library Services Literacy VISTA will be a part of a cohort of more than 30 Minnesota Literacy Council VISTAs working to build a strong foundation for literacy and academic achievement in Minnesota. In return, you receive unique opportunities for personal and professional development, and for building marketable skills in a supportive environment. Learn more about serving as a Literacy VISTA: http://mnliteracy.org/volunteers/vista/openings

Contact: Jackie Blagsvedt, State Library Services, 651-582-8805

Job pays: Biweekly living allowance $450 and a $5730 Education Award after 1 year of service.

Starts: 08/03/2015

Apply by: 05/15/15

Ramsey County Law Library Assistant Position

The Ramsey County Law Library invites applications (including resume and cover letter)  for the position of Law Library Assistant.  This is a summer, part-time position with an application deadline of May 8, 2015.

SALARY $15.00 /Hour

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 05/05/15 04:30 PM 

LOCATION: (Ramsey County Court House) 15 Kellogg Blvd. West, St Paul, Minnesota 

BASIC FUNCTION:

The current vacancy is for a temporary Law Library Assistant working mid June through the end of August 2015, three days per week.

To organize and shelve library materials such as books, periodicals, and pamphlets; to file loose-leaf updates and other supplements into existing materials; to staff the circulation desk, checking library materials in and out, collecting fees, and maintaining manual and on-line records; to respond to general questions and provide assistance to customers in person and on the telephone; to keep the physical premises looking organized and welcoming; and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  High School degree or equivalent.

Experience:  Six months filing experience

Desirable Qualification:  Alpha-numeric filing experience.

For more information including application, please see the listing on the Ramsey County Law Library homepage:

        http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ll/index.htm