Responsibilities:
This position will provide day-to-day implementation and
assistance of technical services at Metropolitan State University Library.
Assist Cataloging & Acquisitions Librarian with the ordering and receiving
of resources. Assist Cataloging & Acquisitions Librarian with the cataloging
of new and gift materials. Assist E-Resources Librarian with physical and
electronic journals. Contribute to the maintenance of the library’s electronic
resources collection and website. Hires, trains and manages student worker(s)
in the technical services area.
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.
- Ability to 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds.
- Ability to train, direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff.
- Ability to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of standard MARC bibliographic record.
- Familiarity with current trends, standards, and emerging technologies in libraries.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of experience working in a library.
- Experience in copy cataloging and classification of library materials using Library of Congress classification, Library of Congress (LC) subject headings, machine-readable cataloging (MARC) records, Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2 (AACR2), or RDA.
- Experience using HTML, CSS, and/or content management systems.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Application: To apply, go to State of Minnesota Employment
site: http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ Job
ID: 8862. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Closing Date:
Monday, October 24, 2016.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified
applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability
who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please
contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what
assistance is needed.
If you have questions about the position, contact Carla
Ballard at carla.ballard@metrostate.edu
or 651.793.1319
