Job Posting: Summer Youth Program Assistants @ Hennepin County Library

Job Title: Summer Youth Program Assistant

Description 

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking enthusiastic and creative Youth Program Assistants who are passionate about serving youth and families, to support the implementation of the library's summer learning services and programming: "Discover summer. Here." Hennepin County Library's goals for summer learning are that: Youth encounter new concepts, resources, ideas or ways of thinking. Youth maintain and develop their academic, social, or emotional skills. Youth establish or enhance meaningful connections with peers, library staff, and other adults. Youth find value in reading and learning. 

 Location and hours: 

These positions are grant-funded for the duration of mid-June 2022 through August 2022. Summer Youth Program Specialists work approximately 16 hours per week during daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Locations included are: 

• Franklin 
• Hosmer 
• Sumner 
• Webber Park 

For a list of all library locations click here.

In these positions, you will:  

• Support and deliver summer learning programs and activities for children, youth and families.
• Proactively maintain a welcoming and safe environment by managing youth behavior in the library and working with colleagues as necessary to address challenges.
• Collaborate with youth services staff to coordinate the work of youth employees and volunteers to support programming and service needs.
• Assist with library tours or large group visits for children, youth, and families.
• Collect program data such as attendance numbers and administer surveys.
• Become familiar with and promote library resources to children, youth, and families.

Need to have:

One of the following:

• Graduated from high school or high school equivalent and completed eighteen months or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a month for month (3 semester credits = 1 month) basis, preferably with credits in youth-development or education.
• One year or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth, and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
• Six months or more of experience in youth-development, education or applicable experience working with children and youth, and completion of the Healthcare Clerical Pathway Training program.  
• Availability to work variable hours, including daytimes, evenings and weekends.

Nice to have:   
Experience:

• Mentoring or leading youth.
• Collaboratively creating and supporting drop-in programming based on the needs and interests of youth.
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment.
• Working with cultural backgrounds different than your own in a work or volunteer setting.
• Interest in all forms of literacy and informal learning and its application in the field of youth work.
• Creativity and innovation in applying youth development practices in a community setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.

Ability to:

• Work with youth from a wide range of backgrounds and socio-economic statuses.
• Work as part of a team.
• Handle the demands of a constantly changing work environment and workload.

Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. 

For more information and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/jobs/3461122-0/summer-youth-program-assistant 

Job Opportunity: Archival Processing Assistant

 Archival Processing Assistant

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is looking to fill two Archival Processing Assistants to work in the Special Collections Unit archiving collections from a number of Minneapolis neighborhood associations and community organizations. Under the direction of the library’s archivist, the Archival Processing Assistants will sort, organize, preserve and describe these collections. 

Location and hours:

These positions are not public-facing and are located at Minneapolis Central Library at 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Department core hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shifts are 20 hours  a week and have some flexibility within core hours, Monday through Friday. 

About the position type: 

These positions are part-time positions, non-benefit earning.

These positions are internally classified as an Office Specialist I.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In these positions, you will:

• Sort and weed the collections
• Organize materials as needed
• Preserve materials (refoldering and reboxing)
• Describe materials for archival finding aids

Need to have:

One of the following:

• One year or more of office clerical experience.
• Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
• Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Healthcare Clerical Pathway Training program.
• Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a semester (12 credits) basis.
• Physical ability to; regularly lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs, bend, lift and stack materials, stoop, reach above head, and stand for long periods of time.  

Nice to have:    

• Experience with archival processing with a library, museum, or cultural institution. 

Ability to:  

• Respond positively to changes in workload and assignments. 
• Work independently with minimal direction. 

For more information and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/jobs/3378942-0/archival-processing-assistant 

Job Opportunity: Library Accessibility Specialist

Library Accessibility Specialist

Job Summary

This position works with faculty and staff from the library to ensure that library-produced content meets accessibility standards. Stays current with accessibility standards, needs, and tools including software necessary to ensure accessibility of content. Assists other library employees in their use of accessibility technologies and applications of accessibility standards. Helps to manage electronic reserves and copyright clearance.  Provides assistance and instruction on the use of library resources, services, and technology to library patrons including faculty, staff, and students of the university as well as community members.  Explains the policies and procedures of the library to patrons. Helps coordinate the circulation of library materials and the operation of the service desks. Communicates with various departments with shared responsibilities. Directs the work of student support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

• Willingness to learn more about accessibility standards, technologies, and universal design principles and applications
• Team player with proven ability to build trustful relationships and to work in diverse teams
• Education and experience: High School diploma and 2 years relevant experience or a bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience are required
• Excellent customer service skills are important to the position in order to serve the customer in a positive, calm, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Experience working with diverse populations
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in the English language sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients with varied educational, complexity levels, and diverse backgrounds
• The ability to train, direct and evaluate student employees
• The ability to work within a team; be amenable to cross-training; and build good working relationships with other staff, faculty, students and the general public
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential to this position 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience applying universal design to documents and other created content
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills
• Certification or coursework in accessibility standards and/or technologies
• Experience in a library
• Demonstrated familiarity or experience with accessibility standards and guidelines
• Demonstrated familiarity or experience with accessibility technologies and techniques

For more information about this job opportunity and to apply: 

1. Search "Library Technician" under "External Applicants" https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/  
2. Job ID: 52824
3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.

Spring 2021 LIT Events with Career Services!

 Friday, April 16: Career Focused Sessions!

• 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Networking Presentation
• 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Employer Panel
• Join the sessions

Friday, April 16: Resume Presentation Session! 

• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn the do's and don'ts on how to write an effective resume 
• Join the Resume Presentation

Thursday, April 29th: Resume Roundup!

• 10am - 12pm: Receive resume feedback to ensure it is tailored to the field of Library

Information Technology. SIGN UP: http://bit.ly/libt-resume-spring-21

Save the Date, Spread the Word: First Fall 2019 Program Event!

Saturday, October 12th LIT Event: 

Panel Discussion & Career Development & Networking!

Agenda

10am-12pm Panel Discussion, "Equity in Librarianship & Library Science"

12-1pm Community Lunch

1-3pm Looking for library jobs (St. Paul Public Library and Minneapolis College Career Services) - PLEASE bring a resume (to revise or share) if you have one!

This event is free and open to the public but Registration is required. 

(Please register ahead if possible, but same day registration will be allowed as well.)

 Event will take place at
Minneapolis College Wheelock Whitney Hall, L3000, 1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55403

PT student worker position DNR Library

See the job posting: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=9438&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG

Hi – I’m at the DNR Library and we have just posted a part-time student worker position. Here’s a link to the posting. The listed contact person, Andy Holdsworth, is the hiring manager and my direct supervisor. I’m also available to answer questions about the job.

Can you get this link passed on to any websites or mailing lists where Information Studies/Library IT students will see it?

Thanks very much,

Tracy Waterman
Librarian, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Rd., Box 21
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 259-5506

Job: Library Assistant at the Minnesota Legislative Library

Job Title: Judicial Library Assistant II
Salary: $16.49 - $23.92 Hourly or $34,431.12 - $49,944.96 Annually
Job Type: Full time
Location: Minnesota Judicial Center / Saint Paul, Minnesota

DESCRIPTION:
The Minnesota State Law Library is pleased to announce an opening for a Library Assistant.  This is a permanent full time position performing clerical library work. Work involves performing a wide range of library tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Library Division Supervisor.

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Processing new and replacement materials and withdrawing materials
• Sorting mail and unpacking materials
• Updating materials
• Reviewing and redacting briefs
• Ordering supplies
• Preparing briefs for binding
• Preparing periodicals for binding
• Shifting and shelf reading

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Self-motivation and detail-orientation
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently, strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma Required
• Current enrollment in a library-related degree preferred
• Experience working in a library preferred
• Ability to lift 20 pounds

TO APPLY: 
Follow this link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mncourts/default.cfm?action=viewjob&JobID=1546580&headerfooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E



CLOSING TIME AND DATE: Monday 10/10/16 @ 11:59 PM Central Time

MN Job Posting: Immediate FT Temporary Library Tech

Immediate FT Temporary Library Tech Needed 
for Maternity Leave Coverage 
at Hennepin Tech in Brooklyn Park, MN!

"I have attached a position description for the Library Tech temp opening. The hours would be Monday – Thursday from 12:00 – 8:30 and on Friday from 7:30 – 4 at the Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park Campus. Current tech is due on the October 24^th, I would like to have training October 10^th and 11^th from 12:00 – 8:30 in case she delivers early. The temp position would run through December 16^th. 

Contact me via email or phone, with any questions or to schedule an interview!"

 

Joy Bodin

Academic Dean

Hennepin Technical College 

joy.bodin@hennepintech.edu

952-995-1407

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:

* Certificate, diploma, or degree in Library/Information Service

* Demonstrated professional, friendly, and helpful customer service skills

* Knowledge of Library operating procedures.

* Library of Congress classification knowledge.

* Ability to train others in use of library resources

* Ability to mentor patrons in basic computer skills (MAC, PC, and A/V)

* Broad-based general education sufficient to tutor students and assist them in developing guidelines and goals.

* Knowledge of social media tools and resources

JOB POSTING: 

PT Reference Assistant at Gale Family Library

 from Jennifer Rian, Minnesota Historical Society:

Here's the official posting: http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/job/1323_reference_assistant_i_0.pdf

and here's a more fun look that we took at the work of Reference Assistants to advertise the position on Facebook

MN Job Posting: Copy Cataloging and Digital Services Coordinator

Copy Cataloging and Digital Services Coordinator 
Saint Catherine University  

St. Catherine University, St. Paul campus, invites applications for a Copy Cataloging and Digital Services Coordinator to be responsible for the cataloging of the collection for both campus libraries. Cataloging: Cataloging for print and digital collections in CLICnet, WorldCat, and Digital Commons. Oversees the copy cataloging functions of the department staff and students. Creates standards, guidelines, and provides support to others in the department. Performs batch loads of records as needed. Digital Collections: Manages and maintains collections, series, and resources in the Digital Commons repository, Sophia. This position will input resources into the repository. This position is .75 FTE – 30 hours/week.

Responsibilities:
• Catalog of print, media, and electronic resources; includes batch-loading projects, retrospective work, and authority work.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of workflow, procedures, and guidelines for copy cataloging
• Stay abreast of issues, trends, changes, and innovations in the field of cataloging, metadata, institutional repositories
• Create metadata templates, organize series of records, and provide proper metadata to ensure universal discoverability of the research and creative works of the St. Catherine University community
• Supervise student assistants in cataloging and collection support tasks. Includes training in cataloging systems, institutional repository software, and digitization.

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience and skill in cataloging and information organization.
• Supervisory experience.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with library tools and systems (e.g., discovery services).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the implementation of projects.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with a wide variety of library staff and users.
• Ability to work independently with precision, accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate attention to detail.
• Flexibility, vision, and the ability to thrive in a changing academic and library environment.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families and communities.

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with digital collection services and resources, integrated library systems.
• Knowledge of institutional repository systems (particularly bepress’ Digital Commons).
• Some cataloging coursework completed.

To apply: Please go to the St. Catherine University Employment Site to electronically apply for this position. Website link is: http://www.stkate.edu/hr. Applicants may also visit the St. Catherine University Human Resources office to submit an electronic application. We are located in Derham Hall, Room 8. Review of applications will begin August 22, 2014.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace Employer
Tobacco-Free Campuses

If you want to work in libraries

With special thanks to Margot Barry, LIT program student, for bringing this to my attention:

If you want to work in libraries

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