Minneapolis College Work Study Job Description & Employment Information

Minneapolis College Work Study Job Description & Employment Information

DEPARTMENT: Minneapolis College Library
SUPERVISOR: John Ford; Kathleen McArdle (Coordinator)
JOB TITLE: Library Student Employee
LOCATION: Whitney Hall, Minneapolis College Library
HOURLY WAGE: $11.00 per hour
POSTING DATE RANGE: 11/12/2019 – 12/08/2019
REQUIRED HOURS: Work hours are decided by individual availability and the staffing needs of the library.*

Library Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8am-9:45pm, Friday: 8am-5:45pm, Saturday: 9am-3:45pm.
*Currently hiring for specific shifts (opening, closing, Friday, Saturday).

JOB DESCRIPTION: Library work-study students assist the Minneapolis College community in accessing the library’s physical and digital collection through the use of library tools and help maintain the findability of library materials.

Examples of tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Service desk assistance to students, faculty and staff
• Welcome and assist library patrons.
• Check material in and out.
• Provide introductory help with searching the library catalog and locating materials.
• Assist patrons with basic printing, copying, and technical support.
• Collection and library maintenance
• Locate and shelve library materials.
• Inventory collection and identify damaged material.
• Clean headphones, monitors, keyboards, tables.
• Technical services
• Process new library materials.
• Update or withdraw currently owned items.
• Additional library projects and tasks will also be assigned as needed, including assisting with the training and mentoring of newer employees, library outreach, and various other tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a FAFSA Financial Aid approval letter for the 2019-2020 Academic Year; OR be eligible for International Work Study funds
• Must be registered for at least 6 credits at Minneapolis College for Spring 2020.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Customer service experience.
• Attention to detail, punctuality, tactfulness, and dependability.
• Self-motivation to start and complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with campus programs and services.
• Ability to effectively use modern computer applications, including search engines, the library catalog, email, and MS Office applications.
• Previous employment in libraries or other information agencies.
• Enrollment or completion of INFS 1000.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Development of Communication and Interpersonal skills when assisting students, faculty, and staff with access to materials as well as daily interactions with library staff.
• Development of Technical skills when assisting patrons with troubleshooting problems involving computer applications such as MS Office, with printing issues, and while working daily with library software.
• Development of Research skills when using the library catalog to locate resources for library patrons.

If interested, please send an introductory email with your resume and Spring 2020 class
schedule to circdesk@minneapolis.edu

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)!

Fall 2019 LIT events & opportunities

Saturday, November 9th, 2019 - Library Visits!

Join LIBT 1100 students and jenny sippel for 2 unique library visits

10-11:30am - East Side Freedom Library

1:30-3pm - Quatrefoil Library

Both visits will include tours, talks and time for exploration and investigation. 

Saturday, December 14th, 2019 - Speed Networking!

Join LIBT 1100 students in an exciting opportunity to speed network with 8 library professionals (many are LIT alumni!), followed by an optional Social Hour with colleagues and faculty

2:30-4pm - Speed Networking @ Mpls College Library

4-5pm - Social Hour

Contact Jennifer.Sippel@minneapolis.edu for more information!

Thinking of Interning in Spring 2020? (LIBT 2900)

Thinking about an internship for 

Spring 2020???

How do I get started? Contact Bill ASAP! 

Contact Bill Vann, 
Library Information Technology Internship Coordinator
William.Vann@minneapolis.edu 612-659-6410

LIBT 2900: Library Information Technology Internship FAQ

Where can I do my internship?

You can do an internship at just about any type of library, just about anywhere. Think about what commuting limitations you might have, as well as the physical environment in which you want to work. Do you:

• Need the site to be accessible using mass transit?
• Want the site to be close to work? Home? School?
• Want to intern in a public, academic, or special library or school media center?
• Want to work independently or more closely with other people?
• Prefer to complete your hours during evenings, weekends, or day times?

The answers to these questions will help guide your choices. For example, if you need to complete your internship during evening hours, a school media center won’t be a good choice for you. Alternately, if the ideal library setting for you only has daytime hours available, you’ll need to adjust your schedule accordingly

What can I do for my internship?

Internship or practicum projects should move beyond basic clerical tasks, although they might include those types of tasks. Think about what skills you’d like to develop. Would you like to get a variety of experiences or focus on one or two areas? Would you prefer public services, technical services, or a mix of both? Many internship sites will customize an experience just for you, so don’t be afraid to ask!

Other libraries have established, predefined internship projects. If there is a library you want to work with, check to see if they have an internship program. Those libraries that do have established internships often have application processes in place; be sure to find out if there are any deadlines you need to meet.

What are the expectations for me for the internship?

You can choose to enroll for 3 credits (120 hours on-site) or 4 credits (160 hours on site) for the internship. You and your site supervisor will establish your work plan and schedule together. Your hours at your internship site should be consistent from week to week, to be respectful of the people with whom you will be working.

The internship also requires online interaction with your colleagues who are engaged in their respective internships and the Internship Coordinator. We use course management software called D2L Brightspace to discuss issues and write about your experiences. You’re expected to post regular updates and respond to those of your colleagues. The Internship Coordinator monitors and facilitates the discussions.

Finally, you will develop a working resume targeted for job seeking in the library field. Your working resume, coupled with your online class participation, your work plan, confirmation of hours on-site, and your evaluation will make up your internship portfolio.

What are the expectations for my site supervisor?

Your site supervisor is expected to generally be a resource person for you during the period of your internship. The level of direct supervision will vary depending on the type of work you’re performing for the host organization, but your site supervisor should be accessible to you either in person or by email or telephone most of your working hours or by other arrangement. Your site supervisor will work with you to develop your work plan and schedule, as noted above. Your site supervisor will also verify your work hours and near the end of your internship will provide you with a performance evaluation. That performance evaluation will also be part of your internship portfolio, as discussed.

How is the internship graded?

The internship is graded on a pass-fail basis.  Failure to perform at a satisfactory level in any one portfolio area may result in failure of the internship.

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

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