FYI...
These workshops would be nice resume-builders...
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MINITEX Reference Services is pleased to announce the upcoming training
sessions. Please register today before sessions become full!
To get more information and to register go to:
http://www.minitex.umn.edu/events/training/
Advanced Techniques for Web Searching Webinar
February 4th, 2:00-3:00pm
February 13th, 2:00-3:00pm
February 21st, 10:00-11:00am
February 28th, 10:00-11:00am
Explore advanced search capabilities and strategies with Web search engines.
It includes what you need to know about Boolean searches, adjacency, field
searching, limits, and other special features. We will focus mostly on
Google, Yahoo!, and a few other major search engines.
This webinar is based on sessions and articles by Greg Notess.
Dance & Theater Studies Hands-on Session
February 29th, 2008
9:00am-12:00pm
Wilson Library S30C
Did you not study in theater or dance as an undergraduate, and now as a
library professional you have to do collection development and maintenance?
This workshop will familiarize participants with dance and theater studies
resources for the purposes of reference, instruction, and collection
development. Print and online resources will be explored using a hands-on
approach.
Sessions are based on the ARLIS/NA Postcards from the Edge series, with
permission of Nedda Ahmed.
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ELM is brought to you by your local library or school media center, the
MINITEX Library Information Network, and State Library Services and School
Technology, the MN state library agency with state appropriations to the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the Minnesota Department of
Education, and federal LSTA funds under the support of the Institute of
Museum and Library Services.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a Federal agency that fosters
innovation, leadership, and a lifetime of learning, and State Library
Services & School Technology, the Minnesota state library agency, supports
MINITEX Reference Services under the provisions of the Library Services and
Technology Act (LSTA).
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Library Associate Position at Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University is seeking applicants for the position of Library Associate.
Type of Position: CSA
Posting Number: 0001258
Working Title: Library Associate
Position Classification Title: Library Associate
Institution: Black Hills State University
City: Spearfish
Department: 6LIBR1 - Libraries
Scope of Search: External (Includes Internal)
Appointment Type: Regular
Duration of Time: 12 months
Appointment Percent: 100
Salary: $10.50 - $11.81 per hour
Posting date: 01-07-2008
Closing date: 01-21-2008
This position manages the circulation of all library materials; trains and supervises several work-study students to ensure smooth operation of the circulation desk; provides circulation assistance to patrons and resolves issues pertaining to the circulation of library materials;
ensures that the library is opened and closed on time; proposes and implements circulation policies, guidelines, and procedures; maintains circulation records, patron records, reserve materials, and usage statistics; rotates information desk duties with library staff to provide reference assistance to library users.
Comments: Previous Library experience desired. Some evening and weekend hours will be required. Some travel may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and services of a library; of numerical, alphabetical, and chronological sequences as they apply to library classification systems; understanding of basic record keeping systems; ability to train and supervise; working knowledge of computers, Internet, and Microsoft Excel; skills in using basic reference resources; ability to deal tactfully with others; strong commitment to customer service.
Application Information:
Contact: Rajeev Bukralia
Phone: (605) 642-6360
TDD: 1-800-877-1113
Online Application Form: http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/ (Only Online applications will be considered)
Type of Position: CSA
Posting Number: 0001258
Working Title: Library Associate
Position Classification Title: Library Associate
Institution: Black Hills State University
City: Spearfish
Department: 6LIBR1 - Libraries
Scope of Search: External (Includes Internal)
Appointment Type: Regular
Duration of Time: 12 months
Appointment Percent: 100
Salary: $10.50 - $11.81 per hour
Posting date: 01-07-2008
Closing date: 01-21-2008
This position manages the circulation of all library materials; trains and supervises several work-study students to ensure smooth operation of the circulation desk; provides circulation assistance to patrons and resolves issues pertaining to the circulation of library materials;
ensures that the library is opened and closed on time; proposes and implements circulation policies, guidelines, and procedures; maintains circulation records, patron records, reserve materials, and usage statistics; rotates information desk duties with library staff to provide reference assistance to library users.
Comments: Previous Library experience desired. Some evening and weekend hours will be required. Some travel may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and services of a library; of numerical, alphabetical, and chronological sequences as they apply to library classification systems; understanding of basic record keeping systems; ability to train and supervise; working knowledge of computers, Internet, and Microsoft Excel; skills in using basic reference resources; ability to deal tactfully with others; strong commitment to customer service.
Application Information:
Contact: Rajeev Bukralia
Phone: (605) 642-6360
TDD: 1-800-877-1113
Online Application Form: http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/ (Only Online applications will be considered)
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Paraprofessional Position at MINITEX
Open position in the University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis campus:
Library Assistant II (Job Code 4996) in MINITEX
Full Time Position
Requisition No.: 152097
Date Posted: December 4, 2007
Priority Ends: December 10, 2007
Quick
Link: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67755
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Library Assistant II (Job Code 4996) in MINITEX
Full Time Position
Requisition No.: 152097
Date Posted: December 4, 2007
Priority Ends: December 10, 2007
Quick
Link: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67755
_______________________________________________
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Library Technician Position at Inver Hills
Library Technician
Inver Hills Community College seeks a Library Technician for its
Library.
Application Deadline: December 7, 2007
Appointment: Unlimited, Full-time
Pay: $14.15 - $19.67, depending on qualifications
Work Schedule: Four weekdays
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
One weekday
12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Occasional Saturdays (during school year
only)
Responsibilities:
* Catalogue library materials (books, serials, audiovisual,
etc);
* Assist users in locating materials;
* Process inter-library loans;
* Provide some supervision of student workers.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and
standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in
locating materials and conducting research.
Ability to:
* Apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems
sufficient to create tracking for new print and non-print library
acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.
* Operate personal computers, use various software and web-based
applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog
information, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to
determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied
educational levels and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work
of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff
to maintain the library collection according to library policy and
procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of MnPALS library catalog system, OCLC, and
CatMe/Connexion;
* Academic library experience preferred.
Application requirements: You must submit your resume through the online
Resume Builder at https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder
. Apply to Requisition # 07MNSC000890.
If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a
completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota
Department of Employee Relations (DOER), 200 Centennial Office Building,
658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting
number of this job on your application. The paper application is
available on the State Employment Web and DOER web sites, at any state
agency HR office, or by calling 651-296-2616 or, in greater Minnesota,
1-800-657-3974.
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT A RESUME AT
https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder
OR A PAPER
APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BY
DECEMBER 7, 2007 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Questions may sent to:
Denise Hammer
Human Resources
Inver Hills Community College
2500 - 80th Street E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-3224
651-450-8399 (fax)
HumanResources@inverhills.edu (email)
651-450-8369 (TTY)
Founded in 1970, Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college
offering 20 degree options including the Associate in Arts (A.A.), a
liberal education degree that leads to transfer to four-year colleges;
the new Associate in Fine Art (A.F.A.) degree in studio arts; and the
career-related Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) degrees in leading occupational areas such as nursing,
paralegal, computer networking, law enforcement, human services,
business, emergency health care, and more.
Located 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul, Inver Hills is an open door
community college. Nationally recognized in adult experiential
learning, Inver Hills is an Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)
institution. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of
perspectives and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty and
staff. It offers excellent benefits, including health and dental
insurance, and tuition waivers at two-year system colleges to employees
and their spouses and children after three years of service.
Inver Hills Community College is an equal opportunity educator/employer.
A member of the Minnesota State College and Universities System.
Inver Hills Community College seeks a Library Technician for its
Library.
Application Deadline: December 7, 2007
Appointment: Unlimited, Full-time
Pay: $14.15 - $19.67, depending on qualifications
Work Schedule: Four weekdays
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
One weekday
12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Occasional Saturdays (during school year
only)
Responsibilities:
* Catalogue library materials (books, serials, audiovisual,
etc);
* Assist users in locating materials;
* Process inter-library loans;
* Provide some supervision of student workers.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and
standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in
locating materials and conducting research.
Ability to:
* Apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems
sufficient to create tracking for new print and non-print library
acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.
* Operate personal computers, use various software and web-based
applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog
information, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to
determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied
educational levels and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work
of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff
to maintain the library collection according to library policy and
procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of MnPALS library catalog system, OCLC, and
CatMe/Connexion;
* Academic library experience preferred.
Application requirements: You must submit your resume through the online
Resume Builder at https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder
. Apply to Requisition # 07MNSC000890.
If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a
completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota
Department of Employee Relations (DOER), 200 Centennial Office Building,
658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting
number of this job on your application. The paper application is
available on the State Employment Web and DOER web sites, at any state
agency HR office, or by calling 651-296-2616 or, in greater Minnesota,
1-800-657-3974.
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT A RESUME AT
https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder
APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BY
DECEMBER 7, 2007 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Questions may sent to:
Denise Hammer
Human Resources
Inver Hills Community College
2500 - 80th Street E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-3224
651-450-8399 (fax)
HumanResources@inverhills.edu (email)
651-450-8369 (TTY)
Founded in 1970, Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college
offering 20 degree options including the Associate in Arts (A.A.), a
liberal education degree that leads to transfer to four-year colleges;
the new Associate in Fine Art (A.F.A.) degree in studio arts; and the
career-related Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Applied
Science (A.A.S.) degrees in leading occupational areas such as nursing,
paralegal, computer networking, law enforcement, human services,
business, emergency health care, and more.
Located 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul, Inver Hills is an open door
community college. Nationally recognized in adult experiential
learning, Inver Hills is an Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)
institution. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of
perspectives and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty and
staff. It offers excellent benefits, including health and dental
insurance, and tuition waivers at two-year system colleges to employees
and their spouses and children after three years of service.
Inver Hills Community College is an equal opportunity educator/employer.
A member of the Minnesota State College and Universities System.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Minnesota Opportunities for Reference Excellence
This would be a nice compliment to our program classes, for continuing education and networking, as a resume-builder.
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MINITEX is pleased to announce a four-part series regarding core competencies of Minnesota Opportunities for Reference Excellence (MORE). Sessions will be offered over a four-week period. This series is HIGHLY interactive and will involve pre-work and post-work (1 hour) for each session. Participants are required to attend each session to receive a certificate of completion.
The MORE program and these training sessions are geared towards paraprofessionals and/or library staff new to the reference desk. Experienced library staff members are welcome to attend. Something new will be learned, and collective knowledge will be shared.
This series is limited to 8 participants; sign up today!
Thursdays, 10am-12pm, November 29- December 20, 2007
Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, January 29- February 19, 2008
WEEK 1: MORE: The Reference Interview (2 hours)
This webinar will cover what reference is and why it is important. Model reference behaviors (welcoming, paraphrasing, open questions, real information need, follow-up question) and the six pieces of evidence (purpose, deadline, type & amount, who, where, the basic question) will be
discussed, examined, and practiced. Legal and ethical issues involving librarianship, along with looking at libraries' communities, will be examined. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Administrative 6 and 7, Direct User Services 3 and 4, Philosophy 2, 7 and 12 will be covered.
WEEK 2: MORE: Evaluating and Examining Electronic Reference Sources (2hours)
This webinar will cover searching in an electronic environment as well as tips for becoming a better information provider by evaluating and examining electronic reference sources and web sites. Different types of electronic sources will be covered including indexes, directories, full-text resources, the Internet, and virtual reference including e-mail and chat. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Administrative 8, Direct User Services 5 will be covered.
WEEK 3: MORE: Evaluating and Examining Print Reference Sources (2 hours)
This webinar will focus on tips and tools for evaluating and examining print reference sources available in your library in order to become a better information provider. It will cover what makes a good print reference source as well as the importance of understanding how these resources are organized. This session covers almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias, ready reference tools, statistical sources, the MN Legislative Manual, and the U.S. Government Manual. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Direct User Services 5 will be covered.
WEEK 4: MORE: Readers' Advisory (2 hours)
This webinar focuses on important aspects of Readers' Advisory Services. It will cover the basics of readers' advisory, including goals and skills of the service, the appeal of books including plot, character, and genre, and performing a readers' advisory interview. It will also cover ongoing places for professional development on the readers' advisory service using print materials, databases, blogs, and other available resources for librarians. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Administrative 7, Direct User Services 6 will be covered.
***This series is approved for MN Voluntary Certification for 8 contact hours. ***
Kristen Mastel, Reference Librarian
MINITEX, 15 Andersen Library
222 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Direct: 612-626-9843
WATS:800-462-5348
Fax: 612-625-3569
meye0539@umn.edu
http://www.minitex.umn.edu
http://blogs.minitex.umn.edu/reference/
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For more information on Minnesota's Voluntary Certification Program, see:
http://www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us/certification/
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MINITEX is pleased to announce a four-part series regarding core competencies of Minnesota Opportunities for Reference Excellence (MORE). Sessions will be offered over a four-week period. This series is HIGHLY interactive and will involve pre-work and post-work (1 hour) for each session. Participants are required to attend each session to receive a certificate of completion.
The MORE program and these training sessions are geared towards paraprofessionals and/or library staff new to the reference desk. Experienced library staff members are welcome to attend. Something new will be learned, and collective knowledge will be shared.
This series is limited to 8 participants; sign up today!
Thursdays, 10am-12pm, November 29- December 20, 2007
Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, January 29- February 19, 2008
WEEK 1: MORE: The Reference Interview (2 hours)
This webinar will cover what reference is and why it is important. Model reference behaviors (welcoming, paraphrasing, open questions, real information need, follow-up question) and the six pieces of evidence (purpose, deadline, type & amount, who, where, the basic question) will be
discussed, examined, and practiced. Legal and ethical issues involving librarianship, along with looking at libraries' communities, will be examined. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Administrative 6 and 7, Direct User Services 3 and 4, Philosophy 2, 7 and 12 will be covered.
WEEK 2: MORE: Evaluating and Examining Electronic Reference Sources (2hours)
This webinar will cover searching in an electronic environment as well as tips for becoming a better information provider by evaluating and examining electronic reference sources and web sites. Different types of electronic sources will be covered including indexes, directories, full-text resources, the Internet, and virtual reference including e-mail and chat. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Administrative 8, Direct User Services 5 will be covered.
WEEK 3: MORE: Evaluating and Examining Print Reference Sources (2 hours)
This webinar will focus on tips and tools for evaluating and examining print reference sources available in your library in order to become a better information provider. It will cover what makes a good print reference source as well as the importance of understanding how these resources are organized. This session covers almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias, ready reference tools, statistical sources, the MN Legislative Manual, and the U.S. Government Manual. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Direct User Services 5 will be covered.
WEEK 4: MORE: Readers' Advisory (2 hours)
This webinar focuses on important aspects of Readers' Advisory Services. It will cover the basics of readers' advisory, including goals and skills of the service, the appeal of books including plot, character, and genre, and performing a readers' advisory interview. It will also cover ongoing places for professional development on the readers' advisory service using print materials, databases, blogs, and other available resources for librarians. Minnesota Volunteer Library Certification competencies for Public Services: Administrative 7, Direct User Services 6 will be covered.
***This series is approved for MN Voluntary Certification for 8 contact hours. ***
Kristen Mastel, Reference Librarian
MINITEX, 15 Andersen Library
222 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Direct: 612-626-9843
WATS:800-462-5348
Fax: 612-625-3569
meye0539@umn.edu
http://www.minitex.umn.edu
http://blogs.minitex.umn.edu/reference/
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For more information on Minnesota's Voluntary Certification Program, see:
http://www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us/certification/
MLA Thursday night - Awards Banquet
Okay, so this is going a little bit backward, but I wanted to be sure I posted a big kudos to MCTC program student, Brandi Bauer, who interned last spring at the University of St. Thomas' Ireland Library. While at the reception prior to the awards banquet, I ran into several people from St. Thomas. Completely unsolicited, several people thanked me/us for sending Brandi to them, and how great it was to have her do her practicum there. As the person coordinating internships for our program, it always warms my heart to hear positive feedback about our students. And, St. Thomas is asking for more interns, for circulation at their Minneapolis library, and for other projects they have. So, if you're a current program student thinking about your internship, think about doing one at St. Thomas.
While waiting for the bus to take us to the Minnesota State University - Mankato campus, which was where the awards banquet was being held, I found myself standing next to Regina Harris, administrator of the Urban Library Program, a 12-credit certificate program offered through the College of St. Catherine and St. Paul Public Library, and Minneapolis Public Library is involved too. We had a great conversation about our two programs, and how we could help students who complete their certificate continue on in our program to finish their A.S. degree or our certificates.
Part of the point of all this blogging is to demonstrate the tremendous value of attending a professional conference, both for professional development and for networking. You never know who you're going to end up standing next to in a line, or seated with at a meal. Mary Ann Van Cura, Library Development and Continuing Education Coordinator for the Minnesota State Library Services office in the Department of Education was seated at my table. She used to be the head of technical services at Hamline Law Library. Later, I had the opportunity to talk with Joan Roca, the Dean of Library Services at MSU-Mankato. I had lunch on Friday with Orrin Ausen, Director of Library Services at Bethany Lutheran College. All the mailed resumes in the world can't substitute for sitting down and having a conversation with folks who are active professionals in their libraries.
In 2008, the Minnesota Library Association conference will be held in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Planning has already begun. Join the association and tell them you'd like to help. Work on local arrangements, help with the silent auction, or volunteer to help with registration. Get involved now, and make the most of the networking opportunities that a professional conference provides. Your professional association needs you.
While waiting for the bus to take us to the Minnesota State University - Mankato campus, which was where the awards banquet was being held, I found myself standing next to Regina Harris, administrator of the Urban Library Program, a 12-credit certificate program offered through the College of St. Catherine and St. Paul Public Library, and Minneapolis Public Library is involved too. We had a great conversation about our two programs, and how we could help students who complete their certificate continue on in our program to finish their A.S. degree or our certificates.
Part of the point of all this blogging is to demonstrate the tremendous value of attending a professional conference, both for professional development and for networking. You never know who you're going to end up standing next to in a line, or seated with at a meal. Mary Ann Van Cura, Library Development and Continuing Education Coordinator for the Minnesota State Library Services office in the Department of Education was seated at my table. She used to be the head of technical services at Hamline Law Library. Later, I had the opportunity to talk with Joan Roca, the Dean of Library Services at MSU-Mankato. I had lunch on Friday with Orrin Ausen, Director of Library Services at Bethany Lutheran College. All the mailed resumes in the world can't substitute for sitting down and having a conversation with folks who are active professionals in their libraries.
In 2008, the Minnesota Library Association conference will be held in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Planning has already begun. Join the association and tell them you'd like to help. Work on local arrangements, help with the silent auction, or volunteer to help with registration. Get involved now, and make the most of the networking opportunities that a professional conference provides. Your professional association needs you.
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