Program Event: Resume Presentation on Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

 

Fall Resume Presentation by Jennifer Sippel

MN Library Association -Student Round Table (SRT)

The MN Library Association Student Round Table is currently looking for a new co-chair and member-at-large. They are likely going to ask for volunteers at the business meeting during the MLA Conference this week (Oct 6-8) so please contact MLA President ASAP if you'd like to be considered for these positions. Stacey R. Hendren <Stacey.Hendren@co.anoka.mn.us>

For more information, please visit: https://www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/SRT  

Twin Cities Archives Round Table (TCART): Student Scholarship Award

 

Student Scholarship Award

Criteria and Purpose for Selection

This award supports current students in Minnesota and surrounding states who are enrolled in a Libraries or Archives Certification program.  The goal of the scholarship is to stimulate greater participation in professional associations and to provide educational opportunities.

Eligibility

Those eligible for the award must be a student currently enrolled in Libraries or Archives Certification program. They must be a resident of, working, or studying in Minnesota or the surrounding states at the time of application.  Applications will be evaluated based on a brief statement of intent and by the reference contact provided by the applicant. Recipients are eligible to reapply each year, but preference will be given to applicants who have not received the award previously.  

Award

The award consists of a one year membership to TCART and up to $250 in support of tuition, registration, travel and accommodation expenses associated for an archives related class, conference, symposium, or a workshop.  The award must be used for a specific purpose (e.g., outside class, workshop, conference attendance) and not for general education costs. One award will be given per year.

Application Process

The applicant will submit by email the following items.

 

§  Completed Application for Scholarships and Awards

§  Statement of intent (100-250 words)

§  Contact information for a single reference that can attest to the applicant’s interest and need

Supporting documentation, such as a resume or other description of career development, such as volunteer/intern experience is recommended, but not required.

All applications should be submitted to the TCART Officers by  November 15th. The recipient will be notified within three weeks of the deadline.

Selection

The selection will be made by the TCART officers.

Award Recipients

Following the conclusion of the event for which funding was requested, the award recipient must submit a brief (150-250 words) describing their experience and how it was useful to them, along with proof of payment and attendance. This essay will be posted on the TCART website and Facebook page. The recipient will be reimbursed after the class/conference/symposium/workshop. If the recipient is unable to attend the event for which they have applied, they will forfeit the award.

Please complete the application below and send to the email address provided in the form.

Please contact a TCART officer with any questions regarding this application or to receive it in a different format.

 

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Founded in 1982, the Twin Cities Archives Round Table (TCART) includes members from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, as well as greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Members include archivists, manuscript curators, librarians, records managers, and information specialists representing government agencies, county and state historical societies, colleges and universities, religious organizations, non-profits, and corporations.

Visit us at http://www.tcartmn.org/ or on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/tcartmn/ .

LIT Program Event: Virtual LIT Alumni Panel Discussion

Library Information Technology Program Event: An LIT Panel Discussion & Conversation

Saturday, October 9th, 2021 @ 10am-12pm 

Register to attend the webinar

Join us as we hear from six Library Information Technology program alumni about how the program impacted their career, and what they've been up to since they graduated!

This is a great informational session, as well as networking opportunity. 

Questions? Contact jennifer.sippel@minneapolis.edu  

panelists include: 

Suela Deva, Kat Nelsen, Scott Rosales, Anjanette Schussler, Wes Seaberg, Morgan Strickland

Job Posting: Library Technicians at Community Colleges in the North Metro

Library Technician at Anoka Ramsey Community College 

(Cambridge Campus and Coon Rapids Campus)

POSITION PURPOSE

As an integral part of the educational process, the mission of the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Library is to provide curriculum resources and access to broader materials and instruction about a variety of learning resources. The College Libraries have a service philosophy which promotes equitable and inclusive access to, and instruction on, information for students, staff and faculty. While our print and online collections primarily support the college curriculum, they also allow for personal enrichment and professional development. The collections reflect a diversity of viewpoints, academic abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

This position provides oversight for the following areas: Circulation, Technical Processing, Course Reserves, and Interlibrary Loan, and assists with hiring and training of student workers. As such, the Library Technician will help foster a welcoming atmosphere by answering inquiries on services and resources, ensuring materials are efficiently processed and maintained, and working collaboratively with library faculty and college personnel. 

The home campus for this position is the Cambridge Campus with some occasional travel possible to the Coon Rapids Campus. The Library Technician will work four five-hour shifts Monday – Thursday, including two evening shifts as needed.  

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; 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

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with constituents in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community. 
• Library Information Technology degree, certificate, or related coursework/experience
• Academic library work experience
• Work experience using library catalogs and databases such as Alma, OCLC and MnPALS systems
• Appropriate experience in technical processing, filing, reference, and circulation.
• Knowledge of inter-library networks, copyright guidelines and location sufficient to coordinate 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:

• Library Technician (PT) – Anoka- Ramsey Community College (Cambridge, MN)
• Library Technician (FT) – Anoka- Ramsey Community College (Coon Rapids, MN)

Library Job: Part Time Library Page

Part-time page position open at the Columbia Heights Public Library. The application window closes soon, on 9/8. Learn more and apply at the City of Columbia Heights website:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbiaheightsmn/jobs/3198740/library-page-pt