The Northfield History Collaborative (NHC) is seeking a Project Coordinator for a grant-funded project to digitize historical materials relating to Northfield and place them on the NHC portal. For information about the NHC and a full job description, see http://collaboration.northfieldhistory.org/
This is a full-time contract position for 9 months.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with member organizations to coordinate digitizing & cataloging of historical materials.
• Supervise and train student personnel and volunteers.
• Coordinate NHC’s Repository for student research on Northfield
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in supervision and superb interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent command of Word, Excel and Outlook, and ability to quickly learn and effectively teach new technologies.
• Experience with digitizing content for preservation and access is desirable.
PLEASE MAIL OR EMAIL LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:
Hayes Scriven -- scriven@northfieldhistory.org, or
The Northfield History Collaborative
c/o Northfield Historical Society
408 Division Street South
Northfield. MN 55057
Submit application by August 31
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Upcoming Webinars
Minitex Webinars offer great learning opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Minitex Bibliographic and Technical Services has scheduled the following webinars on cataloging in August and September.
Connexion Client Modules 3 & 4: Basic Editing, Record Processing, and Save File Maintenance
This course demonstrates how to use Connexion Client to process MARC records one at a time — including editing, update holdings, exporting, and creating labels. It also covers online and local save files.
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Central
Registration: http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=248
RDA: What It Is and What It Means To You
This information session will introduce participants to Resource Description and Access (RDA), the new manual of cataloging rules designed to succeed AACR2. The instructor will present a thumbnail sketch of RDA's contents, how these guidelines differ from AACR2 and relate to FRBR/FRAD, and what effects these may have on your library catalog. Information on the RDA Toolkit and the U.S. national libraries' RDA test will also be addressed. This is the first in a series of training sessions Minitex will offer on RDA and the RDA Toolkit.
Friday, Aug. 27, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Central
Registration: http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=302
Tools for Original Cataloging with Connexion Client
Do you do original bibliographic cataloging? Are you uncertain when original records are required and how to input them? This webinar will discuss criteria for creating new records and demonstrate Connexion Client tools (workforms, constant data, text strings, etc.) that can help you work faster and more efficiently.
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Central
Registration: http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=98
Advanced Copy Cataloging Tools in Connexion Client
Are you looking for tools that would enable you to copy catalog more efficiently? In this webinar, we will explore Connexion Client features that can help you when you’re editing a record—covering constant data and text strings, keymapping, and other labor-saving tools.
Thursday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m., Central
Registration: http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=264
Connexion Client Module 10: Basic Batch Processing
If you want to know how to use Connexion Client to perform searches and record actions (i.e. setting & deleting holdings, exporting, creating labels) using batch processing, you should attend this webinar.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m., Central
Registration: http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=298
Browse all Minitex’s upcoming training sessions: http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/
View our complete calendar: http://apps.minitex.umn.edu/forums/calendar.php
Thursday, August 12, 2010
LIBRARIAN POSITION POSTING for American Craft Council
Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Alanna Nissen at anissen@craftcouncil.org.
LIBRARIAN
Reports To:
Director of Education/Executive Director
Summary:
The librarian is responsible for the effective management of day-to-day operations and long-range planning for the American Craft Council library in accordance with its mission to acquire, organize, preserve and provide information about craft.
Primary Duties:
1. Goals, policies and procedures. Develops short and long-range planning goals that lead to the recognition of the library as a premier source for information about contemporary craft. Develops and recommends library policies. Develops and implements procedures and plans.
2. Catalog. Oversees, monitors, and modifies if necessary the cataloging of new books and exhibition catalogs into OCLC, and into the library’s online catalog.
3. Databases. Develops and/or modifies library databases so that they provide the information the library staff and patrons need to answer reference queries efficiently and accurately.
4. Reference and patron assistance. Responds to reference questions and requests and assists patrons as needed.
5. Acquisitions. Evaluates and selects monographs, exhibition catalogs, serials, non-print and electronic media with the assistance of Council staff members.
6. Archives. Assesses the current archival holdings. Develops and implements a plan for the organization, description, maintenance and preservation of the council’s archives.
7. Files. Develops and maintains craft artist, pamphlet and other files.
8. Serials. Maintains the vendor relationship with EBSCO, checks in new issues, and completes bi-annual binding projects.
9. Public relations. Expands awareness of the richness of the library’s collection with the
general public, ACC members, and other organizations and libraries.
Secondary Duties:
1. Works with other program heads and the Executive Director to develop library policies and procedures for the Council.
2. Assists the Executive Director, program heads, and other staff in utilizing the library collection and the special skills of the library staff.
3. Assists with the continuing development and maintenance of the Council’s Web site and the library’s presence on it.
4. Performs other tasks as assigned or necessary.
Special Qualifications:
1. MLS or MLIS from ALA-accredited program.
2. Supervisory experience in specialized library setting. Experience in art/craft library collection is very desirable.
3. Cataloging experience with OCLC Client or web based WorldCat.
4. Strong reference skills in both print and electronic media.
5. Working knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC.
6. Ability to work with databases, familiarity with InMagic system is ideal.
7. Knowledge of archive organization and preservation.
LIBRARIAN
Reports To:
Director of Education/Executive Director
Summary:
The librarian is responsible for the effective management of day-to-day operations and long-range planning for the American Craft Council library in accordance with its mission to acquire, organize, preserve and provide information about craft.
Primary Duties:
1. Goals, policies and procedures. Develops short and long-range planning goals that lead to the recognition of the library as a premier source for information about contemporary craft. Develops and recommends library policies. Develops and implements procedures and plans.
2. Catalog. Oversees, monitors, and modifies if necessary the cataloging of new books and exhibition catalogs into OCLC, and into the library’s online catalog.
3. Databases. Develops and/or modifies library databases so that they provide the information the library staff and patrons need to answer reference queries efficiently and accurately.
4. Reference and patron assistance. Responds to reference questions and requests and assists patrons as needed.
5. Acquisitions. Evaluates and selects monographs, exhibition catalogs, serials, non-print and electronic media with the assistance of Council staff members.
6. Archives. Assesses the current archival holdings. Develops and implements a plan for the organization, description, maintenance and preservation of the council’s archives.
7. Files. Develops and maintains craft artist, pamphlet and other files.
8. Serials. Maintains the vendor relationship with EBSCO, checks in new issues, and completes bi-annual binding projects.
9. Public relations. Expands awareness of the richness of the library’s collection with the
general public, ACC members, and other organizations and libraries.
Secondary Duties:
1. Works with other program heads and the Executive Director to develop library policies and procedures for the Council.
2. Assists the Executive Director, program heads, and other staff in utilizing the library collection and the special skills of the library staff.
3. Assists with the continuing development and maintenance of the Council’s Web site and the library’s presence on it.
4. Performs other tasks as assigned or necessary.
Special Qualifications:
1. MLS or MLIS from ALA-accredited program.
2. Supervisory experience in specialized library setting. Experience in art/craft library collection is very desirable.
3. Cataloging experience with OCLC Client or web based WorldCat.
4. Strong reference skills in both print and electronic media.
5. Working knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and MARC.
6. Ability to work with databases, familiarity with InMagic system is ideal.
7. Knowledge of archive organization and preservation.
Monday, July 12, 2010
ASSISTANT CATALOGER: MN Historical Society
OB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING
ASSISTANT CATALOGER, NHPRC
ASSISTANT CATALOGER, NHPRC
The Minnesota Historical Society’s Library, Publications & Collections division seeks applicants for an Assistant Cataloger, National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) to process and catalog back logged archival collection materials in a variety of physical forms. This is a full-time, project position (2,088 annual hours) located at the History Center in St. Paul, MN working through December 31, 2011. Renewal dependent upon available funding and program need.
Summary of Work: Responsibilities include: 1) processes extensive collections of manuscripts and government records; 2) prepares catalog records, detailed finding aids, indexes, administrative and database records, and other sorts of technical and descriptive metadata; 3) creates all descriptive metadata in accordance with prescribed national standards, emerging standards and technologies, and MHS practices; and 4) adapts quickly to rapidly changing workflows, processes, and duties involved in archival processing and control.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two year post high school training and/or degree plus one year program experience.
- Practical knowledge of office filing systems and record keeping practices.
- High degree of technical knowledge relating to metadata creation, encoding, and management.
- Basic knowledge of archival principles and practice, approaching that gained through a formal archival training program, informed by an understanding and commitment to sustainable processing and metadata practices for managing collection materials.
- Practical experience with archival appraisal, acquisitioning, and processing methods and techniques.
- Ability to communicate and to establish positive relations with other staff.
- Demonstrated experience working with common office productivity and specialized software applications.
- Physical ability to lift and maneuver cubic foot boxes weighing 40 pounds.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in history or a related field.
- Knowledge of MHS collections.
- Knowledge of Minnesota history.
Salary: $2,856.00 monthly minimum.
Application Deadline: Must be received or post-marked no later than July 16, 2010.
To Apply: Send an MHS application, cover letter, and resume to: Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, Assistant Cataloger, NHPRC position, 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul, MN 55102. To be considered an applicant, you must submit all requested materials. If not complete, your application materials will not be accepted and your materials will be returned. For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or call MHS Job Line 651-259-3181. EEO
Friday, June 4, 2010
SSPiN general membership meeting
SSPiN general membership meeting
Friday, June 25, 10:00AM-12:00PM, Saint Cloud Public Library
MLA’s Support Staff and Paraprofessional Interest section (SSPiN) is holding its general membership meeting Friday, June 25, 2010 from 10:00AM to noon at the St. Cloud Public Library (1300 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN). The meeting will be followed by a potluck lunch and the SSPiN Executive Board meeting. All attendees are invited to join the lunch and the board meeting. This event is for anyone who works in a library or information center of any kind at a supporting level, or anyone interested in support staff issues. If you have any questions, contact Jo Ann Toussaint at 651-962-5409 or j9toussaint@stthomas.edu.
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