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
15DEED000076 (posting number)
Application deadline is June 5,
2015
STUDENT WKR PARAPROFESSIONAL SR
$ 14.35-$ 17.49 hourly
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Date Posted:
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05/12/2015
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Closing Date:
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06/05/2015
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Working Title:
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Library Assistant
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Hiring Agency:
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Employment & Econ Development Dept
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Location:
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St. Paul
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Who May Apply:
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Open to all qualified job seekers
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Posting Number:
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15DEED000076
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Employment Conditions:
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Limited, Part-time , 40%
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Work Shift:
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Day Shift
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Days of Work:
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Monday-Friday
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Travel Required:
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no
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Job Grouping:
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General Administration
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Classified Status:
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Classified
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Job Description:
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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. |
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Minimum Qualifications:
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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.) |
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Preferred Qualifications:
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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. |
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Selection Process:
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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.
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How to Apply:
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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. |
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Contact for More Information:
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Janice Cano, 651/259-7091 janice.cano@state.mn.us
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