Virtual project opportunity!

 

Seeking Collection Development experience? Need an online project?

 Anoka County Library could use your help! In 2022, Anoka County Library completed a Diversity Audit of its physical collection. Following the analysis, we received lists of titles that are recommended for public library collections, based on sales into public libraries and diverse categories. Our Collection Development Team would appreciate help in processing through the remaining diversity categories, particularly assistance with Adult Fiction lists in the Asian and Black diversity categories. You receive the list, decide which titles ACL should purchase, and share your recommendations with the Collection Development Librarian. The Collection Development Librarian makes the final decisions and provides feedback to help you in your learning!

 This project can primarily be worked on asynchronously, following an onboarding WebEx session with ACL’s Manager of Library Collections. We estimate each list will take approximately 20 hours of project time. We are happy to work with 1 or 2 students! The goal for submitting your recommendations to the Collection Development Librarian is November 30^th.

 Contact: Sarah Hawkins, Manager of Library Collections   sarah.hawkins@co.anoka.mn.us

Remote project work opportunity with Plum Creek Library System!

 Want to gain library experience? Work remote? Earn some money?

Plum Creek Library System is looking for a student intern to help develop early literacy guides to include in our storytime kits. Each kit contains five books and manipulatives for caregivers to use with children to encourage reading. We would like to include a 1-2 page document that provides activities, songs, and fingerplays that relate to the theme. A $400 stipend will be available for up to four people taking part in this project.

Project will be ongoing until completed. 

Interested? Contact Jennifer.Sippel@minneapolis.edu for more information and to get connected with the Plum Creek Library project coordinators!

Volunteer Opportunity @ Minneapolis Central Library

 Anna Van Sice,  Digital Literacy Coordinator at Minneapolis Central Library, invites LIT students and friends interested in volunteering, to consider the opportunity to apply to be a computer tutor at Minneapolis Central Library. The link to apply is the following:

MyImpactPage - Computer Tutor (betterimpact.com)

After screening and application approval, volunteers will go through a short training process and then work 1:1 with library patrons on skills relating to computer literacy and job searching. Schedules are flexible depending on the volunteer’s availability.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, network, and build your resume.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Quatrefoil Library! We are currently seeking additional Desk Volunteers. For more information about volunteering visit: https://www.qlibrary.org/support

Your GLBT Community Library

The mission of Quatrefoil Library is to collect, maintain, document and circulate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer materials and information in a safe and accessible space.

Volunteer and Practicum Opportunity: Shir Tikvah Library

Shir Tikvah Library 
http://shirtikvah.net/Library

Gain collection management and organization experience in a special library setting! 

 Shir Tikvah is a progressive, Reform Jewish congregation in South Minneapolis, with an active, socially aware, diverse membership. The Library Committee is looking for library & information science program students to help with various collection management tasks such as cataloging, weeding, acquisitions, and circulation tasks. We also are seeking volunteers to help improve collection access by members through signage, resource promotions, displays, reviews in congregation publications, etc. Your ideas will help guide us. 

What you will learn in this special library environment: 

• copy and original cataloging considerations 
• evaluation criteria for removing materials 
• selection criteria for gifts and new purchases 
• circulation management skills in an open access setting 

What opportunities you have to make an impact: 

• evaluate and recommend new materials 
• provide policy guidance 
• improve collection signage 
• promote library resources to synagogue members 

Summer volunteer/practicum times are primarily during daytime hours with some evenings as arranged. Academic year open library times are Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings following the Shir Tikvah Religious/Hebrew School schedule. After training, many activities can be performed at home. 

Who would I work with? 
Primary library committee coordinators are Ginny Moran Heinrich and Anne Holzman. Ginny is a Research & Instruction Librarian at Macalester College, and Anne Holzman is a free-lance indexer, editor and writer. 

Contact Ginny Moran Heinrich (GinnyLMoran@gmail.com) for more information or to express interest.

Metro Area Literacy Volunteer Opportunity

HCL internship - Literacy Activities

Literacy Activities Intern

Opening Date: 10/30/12

Closing Date:   11/19/12

Job Type: Internship

Location: North Regional Library, 1315 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position

Develop programs, services and resources to support literacy initiatives at the Library. This is an excellent opportunity for students in early elementary education, early childhood development (and related fields), or youth services librarianship to gain real work experience in the field.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, January – May2013, 6-12 hours a week (variable) for 120 hours and can be used for college credit or work experience. Hours are Tuesday - Friday afternoons and evenings. Saturdays are available as well.

Primary Duties and responsibilities include:

·         In partnership with library staff, plan and deliver programming focusing on children birth to 11 and their caregivers.

·         Develop creative and engaging projects and activities to enhance learning and literacy in a drop-in environment.

·         Assist in creating a safe, respectful, and literacy-rich learning environment in the children’s area of the library; making use of the Family Play and Learn Spot and Discovery Room.

·         Establish supportive relationships with youth and their caregivers.

·         Keep accurate records of participation and prepare reports of activities.

Best Qualified Candidates will:

·         Be a student completing an associate’s, bachelor’s or master's degree.

·         Be creative, reliable, patient, adaptable, and possess the ability to approach and engage youth on a one-to-one basis.

·         Possess a strong commitment to literacy and libraries.

•   Have not previously completed an internship with Hennepin County Library.

To Apply:

Submit a resume, cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

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

(612)543-8579

HCL Internship - Support Services

Support Services Intern

Opening Date:    10/30/12

Closing Date:      11/19/12

Job Type:  Internship

Location:  East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position

The Support Services team with Hennepin County Library plays a vital role with processing and maintaining the collection. Interns will gain experience working with all aspects of circulation and support services.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, January – May 2013, 8-16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience.

Duties:

Assist with Support Services responsibilities, including but not exclusive to:

• Checking in returned materials
• Sorting delivery
• Shelving returned materials
• Processing/shelving customer Reserves
• Processing new materials
• Pulling materials from shelves per reports:
• for remote patrons
• expired holds
• non/low circulating materials for redistribution or removal from collection
• Troubleshoot materials issues: damaged, incomplete audio video, etc.
• Special projects: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), shifting/location projects, etc. 

Best Qualified Candidates will:

• Be currently enrolled in the a Library Information Technology program
• Demonstrate neatness and attention to detail
• Be able to follow directions and work independently
• Have the ability to do repetitive tasks

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume, cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

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

(612)543-8579

HCL Internship: Special Collections - Internship

Special Collections Internship - Manuscripts

Opening Date: 10/23/12

Closing Date:  11/19/12

Job Type: Internship

Location: James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position
Process and describe a manuscript collection.  Interns will gain experience working with manuscripts and special collections materials.  Some work with digitization is also possible.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, January – May 2013,         8-16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience.


Primary Duties and responsibilities include: 

• Describing and organizing two collections of 19^th American correspondence, pamphlets and other ephemera.
• Digitization using scanners and/or digital editing software.
• Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments.
• Archival storage development, such as refoldering, labeling, etc.

Best Qualified Candidates will:

• Be currently enrolled in a library program or be a recent library school graduate.
• Be able to life and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Completed coursework in Archival Studies desirable.
• Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply: 

Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

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

(612)543-8579

HCL Internship: Special Collections -- Archives

Special Collections Internship - Archives

Opening Date: 10/23/12

Closing Date:   11/19/12

Job Type: Internship

Location: James K. Hosmer Special Collections Department, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position

Process and describe archival collections under staff supervision.  Interns will gain experience working with all aspects of archival processing.  Some work with digitization is also possible.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, January – May 2013, 8-16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience.


Primary Duties and responsibilities include: 

• Processing newly accessioned archival collections or improving descriptions of existing collections.
• Metadata creation using Archivist’s Toolkit
• Digitization using scanners and/or digital editing software
• Preservation work using enclosures and other treatments
• Archival storage development, such as refoldering, labeling, etc.

Best Qualified Candidates will:

• Be currently enrolled in a library program or be a recent library school graduate.
• Be able to life and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Completed coursework in Archival Studies desirable.
• Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply: 

Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

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

(612)543-8579

HCL Internship

Preservation Internship

Opening Date:  10/15/12

Closing Date:   10/29/12

Job Type: Internship

Location:  Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position
The Preservation team 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 and other preservation methods.  Preservation also performs a consulting function to staff on preservation matters.

This unpaid internship is from October 31, 2012 – January 31, 2012 up to 240 hours. It can be used for college credit or work experience. 

Primary Duties and responsibilities include: 

• Preservation bookbinding 
• Construction of preservation enclosures for library materials
• Simple mending of library materials
• General processing of library materials including some clerical work

Best Qualified Candidates will:

• Candidate must have attention to detail and good manual dexterity. 
• Coursework and/or experience in book preservation helpful.
• Have not had an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past. 

To Apply:
Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive 

Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org

(612)543-8579

MN Library Association Annual Conference

2012 Annual Conference

October 3-5 • Saint Paul RiverCentre • St. Paul, MN

Registration is now open. If cost is a factor, check back later for volunteer opportunities.
http://mnlibraryassociation.org/mla-annual-conference/mlaconference2012/

HCL Internship

Filmmaking Interns

Opening Date: 7/23/12

Closing Date:  8/10/12

Job Type: Internship

Location: Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota

Hennepin County Library’s Information & Online Services supports standards for information transactions both in buildings and online, as well as coordinating the development and content of Hennepin County Library’s website.

Information and Online Services produces short videos that share information on library collections and services, and document library events.

The Information & Online Services division seeks filmmaking students for internships to assist in creating films which will be hosted on the Library’s YouTube and Vimeo channels as well as linked to the Library website, which averages millions of hits each year. Full credit for the student’s work will be attached to each film produced.

Commitment with months

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, September 2012 – December 2012 and can be used for college credit or work experience. The primary hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with some flexibility.  Additional evening and weekend hours may be required.  Project Internships will be 6 – 10 hours per week with a primary focus. While internships with multiple projects could be upwards of 20 – 30 hours per week.

Primary Duties and responsibilities include:

·         In collaboration with Information and Online Services staff to create short films

·         Using best practices with filmmaking and production schedules

·         Operating and trouble-shooting filmmaking equipment proficiently

Best Qualified Candidates will have:

·         Experience creating high quality short videos.

·         Demonstrated expertise with cameras, lights, microphones, and Macbook with editing software.

·         Not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply:

Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

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

(612)543-8579

Special Collections Internship

Opening Date: 7/11/12

Closing Date:  8/3/12

Job Type: Internship

Location:  Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Position

The James K. Hosmer Special Collections features mainly the Minneapolis Collection, which is comprised of materials related to the history of Minneapolis, such as books, photos, maps, biographical materials, clippings, programs, documents, and many archival collections. This internship will include processing and describing archival collections with staff direction. Interns will gain experience working with all aspects of archival processing. Some work with digitization is also possible.

This unpaid internship is for the duration of one semester, September 2012 – December 2012, 8-16 hours per week and can be used for college credit or work experience.

Primary Duties and responsibilities include:

·         Process newly acquired archival collections.

• Update descriptions of existing collections.
• Create metadata using Archivist's Toolkit.
• Digitize using scanners and/or digital editing software.
• Preserve work using enclosures and other treatments.
• Develop archival storage, such as refoldering and labeling.

Best Qualified Candidates will:

• Have some archival work experience and/or education in archival studies or librarianship.
• Experience in digital preservation and/or metadata creation helpful.
• Education or knowledge of local history helpful.
• Strong computer skills
• Available weekday business hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Have not had an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply:

Submit a resume, brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship, and contact information for two references to:

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

(612)543-8579

Twin Cities Zinefest 2012 Needs Volunteers!

Twin Cities Zinefest is happening September 22, 2012, 12-6pm

The 2012 Twin Cities Zinefest coming up quick and in need of volunteers. Contribute your time, creativity and energy to make this event happen.  Here are some needs:

1. People to help set up and tear down at Zinefest
2. Someone to staff the pop-up distro table
3. A photographer to roam around and take pics
4. A signmaker to whip up a sandwich board sign to draw people in
5. Someone to organize workshops or skillshares or whatever you want to happen

If you would like to join the mailing list or volunteer, please email Lacey Prpić Hedtke at zines@zinefest.org.

Twin Cities Zinefest Official Website: http://zinefest.org/about/

You can also contact Lacey if you are interested in setting up a table for Zinefest, or you can register while on the website:

http://zinefest.org/2012-zinefest-table-registration/

MCTC Library will have a table and we may also need some volunteers.

Thanks!

Volunteer Cataloger Needed - MN

Organization: Forecast Public Art

Position: Volunteer Cataloger

Reports to: Program and Administrative Associate

Hours: 5 to 10 hours per week

Duration: June – August 2012 (flexible)

Forecast seeks a volunteer cataloger to assist with the classification overhaul and maintenance of their Public Art Library. Housed in Forecast’s office, the Public Art Library maintains a non-circulating collection of more than 2,000 print, digital, and multimedia materials from the field of public art. With a collection as diverse as the field of public art itself, the library includes exhibition catalogs, artist monographs, journals and periodicals, reference materials, public art maps and guides, and DVDs.

Volunteer’s responsibilities will include:

·      Oversee the physical and digital transition of a 2,000 volume collection into Library of Congress classification system
·      Catalog unique/original items including public art maps, guides, and work samples
·      Process incoming materials

Qualified candidates will be/have:

·      Some experience/education in cataloging and library science
·      Familiar with a Mac OS environment and LibraryThing.com
·      Interest in the field of public art
·      Motivated, curious, self-starter

Position is unpaid, but experience may be applied toward credit or work experience.

Please send a brief letter of interest, resume, and two references to Amelia. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

                Name: Amelia Foster

                Address: 2300 Myrtle Ave Suite 160, St. Paul, MN 55114

                Phone: 651-641-1128 ext. 105

                Fax: 651-641-1983

                Website: www.forecastpublicart.org

                Email Address: amelia@forecastpublicart.org

MN Internship: HCL Literacy Activities Intern

Literacy Activities Intern
Hennepin County Library

Develop programs, services and resources to support literacy initiatives at the Library. This is an excellent opportunity for students in early elementary education or youth services librarianship to gain real world experience in the field.

Commitment: Summer 2012 June – August 10 – 12 hours a week for 120 hours; Tuesday - Thursday afternoons and evenings. Saturdays are available as well.

Wage: This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience. [MCTC does not offer the LIBT internship over the summer, so this would be for work experience only]

Location: Webber Park Library, 4310 Webber Parkway, Minneapolis

Application Deadline: April 23, 2012

Duties:

1. In conjunction with library staff, plan and deliver summer programming focusing on children birth to 11 and their caregivers.
2. Develop creative and engaging projects and activities to enhance learning and literacy in a drop-in environment.
3. Create a safe, respectful, and literacy-rich learning environment in the children’s

area of the library.

4. Establish supportive relationships with youth and their caregivers.
5. Keep accurate records of participation and prepare reports of activities.

Requirements:
Applicants must be a student completing a bachelor's or master's degree.
Successful candidates will be creative, reliable, patient, adaptable, and possess the ability to approach and engage students on a one-to-one basis.  Candidates will also possess a strong commitment to literacy and libraries.

To Apply and For Questions:
Send cover letter outlining qualifications for this position resume and contact information for two references to:

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

(612)543-8579