MCTC Library is hiring Student Workers

MCTC Library is hiring.

Student Work Study Basics:

• $8.75/hour
• Maximum 20 hrs./week
• Must be eligible for financial aid
• Tasks include: public/customer service, shelving/shelf reading/cleaning, technical services

Contact Thulani Jwacu (thulani.jwacu@minneapolis.edu) for more information or to apply.

November issue of Associates

The November issue of 'Associates: the Electronic Library Support Staff Journal' has been published and can be found at
http://associates.ucr.edu/journal/

MN Internship: Preservation Internship, Hennepin County Library

The Preservation department with Hennepin County Library plays a vital role in ensuring the long-term viability of the Library’s print collections through repair and restoration measures, book binding, preservation photocopy, and other preservation methods. The Bindery/Preservation department also performs a consulting and educational function for staff on preservation matters

Commitment:
One semester, 6 to 10 hours per week, January 2012 – May 2012.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Application Deadline:
December 16, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:
• Preservation bookbinding
• Construction of preservation enclosures for library materials
• Simple mending of library materials
• General processing of library materials including some clerical work

Requirements:
Candidate must have attention to detail and good manual dexterity.
Coursework and/or experience in book preservation helpful but not necessary.
Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:
Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952.847.8579
bamckenzie@hclib.org

MN Internship Posting: Library Outreach Services Internship for Hennepin County Library

Library Outreach Services Internship
Hennepin County Library

Outreach promotes the use of the library by the nontraditional or under-served user through the development and support of programs and services.

The Outreach Department's goal is to bring the experience of the library and its resources to the community - in their homes, senior living facilities, rehabilitation centers, the correctional facilities of the county and through events held at the library.

Commitment:
One semester, 4 to 8 hours per week, January 2012 to May 2012.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work in Downtown Minneapolis at the Juvenile Detention Center, in Plymouth at the Adult Correctional Facility, and in Minnetonka at the County Home School.

Application Deadline:
December 16, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:

· Provide direct information services working at the At Home phoneline

· Assist in classifying / organizing Adult Correctional Facility collection

· Assist in compiling and analyzing data for Adult Correctional Facility programs and

  Deposit Collection booktalking program

· Assist in creating documents for use in Large Print book club kits, including writing

   book discussion questions

· Assist with Read to Me, a family literacy program, at the Adult Correctional Facility

· Assist in the creation, implementation and evaluation of a reading interest survey

  for use with the Deposit Collection sites, at the Adult Correctional Facility, and at      

· Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility the

  County Home School     

· Plan, develop, and implement a book discussion group at the Adult Correctional    

  Facility (women's) and District 287 (teens) 

· Plan, develop, and implement a project of interest related to Outreach

Requirements:
Candidate must currently be enrolled in a library program or a recent library school graduate.  Applicant must have completed coursework in reference / information services.  Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org
(952) 847-8579

MN Job Posting: Library Associate

Position: Library Associate III Acquisitions Associate
Library: Fargo Public Library
Description: The Fargo Public Library seeks a Library Associate III Acquisitions Associate to assist in the management of acquisitions for monographs, serials and A/V formats. Select and receive materials, import vendor records; edit database records. Receive serials; manage serial subscription renewals, cancellations, claims and holdings. Associate's degree required, with experience in acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Aleph, Connexion, iPage and EBSCONET; ability to work independently and in a team environment; detail oriented with excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and move loaded book trucks. Attach resume, cover letter and contact for three references by November 18. EOE

Contact: Apply online at http://ApplyOnline.HR.cityoffargo.com or at Job Service. Call 800-247-0985 for application.

Job pays: Salary $14.20-15.49/hour, plus benefits, dependent on qualifications and experience. Will transition to new pay scale effective 12/31/11 $17.76/hour.

Starts: December 12, 2011

Apply by: Friday, November 18, 2011

MO Job Posting - Library Technology Specialist

Three Rivers College has a job opening for a Library Technology Specialist. Please take a look and share with anyone who might be interested.

http://www.trcc.edu/employment/

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

THREE RIVERS COLLEGE

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Three Rivers College is accepting applications for the following full-time, support staff position:

Library Technology Specialist –

This positions works within the Academic Resource Commons and reports to the Circulation and Reference Librarian. Hours may include day, evening and weekend.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: monitor equipment designated for public access; respond to inquiries from patrons relating to computer operation; perform basic troubleshooting routines including resolution of printer problems, loose connections and rebooting systems as required; and to ensure the availability of materials and supplies required in public access areas. The position is also responsible to maintain and enforce computer use policies, and plan and conduct technology training classes for the public, students, and college employees.

Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of one to two years of training experience and installation and maintenance of PC based computer hardware and software required. Knowledge of and experience in an academic library highly desired.

Salary is based on college scale ($11.14 – $12.30 per hour). Excellent fringe benefit package including, but not limited to health, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation, sick, and personal leave, and the Missouri Public School & Education Employee Retirement System.

Complete applicant file will include the Three Rivers Community College

application form (http://www.trcc.edu/forms/employmentapplication.pdf), copies of all transcripts, and resume with names/phone numbers of three references. Incomplete files will not be acknowledged or reviewed. Position will remain open until filled; however, review of applications will begin Thursday, December 1. We do background checks. E-Verify participant.

To apply, submit all requested material to:

Human Resources

Three Rivers College

2080 Three Rivers Boulevard

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901,

(573) 840-9695; (FAX 573-840-9186);

Email: kristinamcdaniel@trcc.edu

Three Rivers College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

trcc.edu

MN Internship: Circulation Services Internship, Hennepin County Library

Circulation Services Internship, Hennepin County Library 

Circulation Services provides access to library collections through processing materials, facilitating patron use of technology, and explaining HCL circulation policies to build confident, self-reliant users and fulfill Hennepin County Library’s mission to nourish minds, transform lives and build community together.  The goal of this service area is to provide circulation and materials handling service that is responsive to our patrons needs by using research-based information when developing library services.

Commitment:
One semester, 4 - 6 hours per week, January 2012 – May 2012.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work at other library locations within Hennepin County.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2011

Duties:

• Assist in the development of measures for evaluating workload to ensure accurate staffing resources.
• Coordinate the analysis of data from library circulation statistics.

·         Assist in the development of methods for evaluating customer satisfaction.

• Understand, interpret and analyze data to present to stakeholders.
• Assist in literature and web-based reviews on issues of relevance.
• Create on-going process of assessment.
• Utilize best practices for assessment tools and processes.

Requirements:  

Coursework and/or experience in collecting, auditing and merging data.

Experience or coursework in applying statistical concepts and tools to workplace situations.

Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.

Ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.

Strong computer skills, particularly use of Microsoft Office and relational databases,

and general internet and electronic communications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org

(612)543-8579