Job Posting: Tribal Document and Library Management Student Worker

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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)!